Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

For as long as scientists have studied trees, we have categorised them into two types based on the sort of wood they make. Softwoods include pines and firs and generally grow faster than hardwoods, ...

Hardwood flooring is made from solid wood planks, while engineered wood has a real wood top layer over a plywood core. Solid hardwood is more expensive and lasts longer, while engineered wood is more ...

Researchers undertaking an evolutionary survey of the microscopic structure of wood from some of the world's most iconic trees and shrubs have discovered an entirely new type of wood. Researchers ...

Detroit — In an exhibit featuring the durability and sustainability of using timber to construct large buildings, it is, naturally, the pyrotechnics that cause the most surprise. It's just a video — ...

Neither hardwood nor softwood, tulip trees grow fast and store a lot of carbon, potentially providing an unexpected resource in the battle against climate change. Reading time 2 minutes While ...

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...