Gazebos provide a defined outdoor space for dining and entertainment, while offering shade on the hottest days. We sort through the many options at Costco.

This design philosophy is the key to a calmer, less stressful home. It’s not just about adding a few plants — it’s about using natural light, organic materials, and specific colors to fundamentally ...

BALTIC – Schlabach Wood Design is celebrating the grand reopening of its new 2,300-square-foot showroom and design center in New Bedford on Oct. 3-4. The Baltic company, which has been crafting custom ...

The construction industry accounts for nearly 40 percent of global carbon emissions, which has builders and architects rethinking the materials they use. One unlikely source keeps coming up in those ...

BREMEN, Ind. — An Indiana truss manufacturer is building a second plant in Battle Creek, Michigan, with the help of a $300,000 grant from the state. ProTec Panel & Truss Manufacturing, LLC is a Bremen ...

The potential dangers of lightweight construction and its inherent deficiencies must be understood by every firefighter and fire officer. From a strategic and tactical standpoint, lightweight ...

There’s something almost magical about stumbling upon a covered bridge in the countryside, like you’ve accidentally wandered onto the set of a period film or discovered a doorway to yesteryear. The ...

Imagine stumbling upon a scene so perfectly picturesque that you have to blink twice to make sure it’s real and not some Hollywood movie set designed to evoke nostalgic Americana. The Cataract Falls ...

If you hear the word “pine” and experience a not-insignificant shudder down your spine, then chances are you had a cheap, orange-tinged chest of drawers or otherwise in your ’90s childhood bedroom.

Natural wood is back in a big way, showing up on walls, built-ins, and ceilings of some of Dallas’ chicest homes. But this isn’t your grandma’s wood paneling or the farmhouse-flavored shiplap that ...

Nailing the perfect balance of wood and marble isn't easy. You can lose the visual appeal of either material if you allow one to overpower the other. However, there's a secret that makes wood and ...

Choosing the right truss for a residential project is an important decision that impacts the safety, durability, and overall aesthetic of the home. Whether you're constructing a new house or ...