When the days get shorter and the air turns chilly, it’s easy to feel cooped up and a little disconnected from the outdoors.

With a design that evokes images of dream catchers and fort-like fabric walls, tipis have grown to be a favorite hangout for kids, adults, and even pets! A wealth of options when it comes to ...

Firewood storage doesn’t have to be boring. Use one of these ideas to come up with a functional way to keep logs ready to ...

At first glance, wood pallets don't look very special, but their DIY potential is actually pretty endless. These otherwise utilitarian platforms lend themselves beautifully to countless decorating ...

The objectives of sustainable design are broader than just environmental effects, having come to embrace issues of human health and performance. Many factors influence whether a building has a ...

The author’s woodstove is plumbed to a recycled water heater that sits above the stove, allowing the thermosiphon effect to circulate water between them. For years, we’ve been experimenting with ...

From 100-foot roof spans to novel reclaimed wood installations, the winners of the 2013 National Wood Design Awards push the envelope in wood design. WoodWorks, an initiative of the Wood Products ...

We all know lumber comes from trees, but trees were not designed for lumber. Man has to take something that naturally grows in a cylindrical shape, dry it out and make it rectangular. It’s a peculiar ...