While I considered testing bamboo boards, I ultimately decided against it. To start, bamboo isn’t technically a wood, but rather a hard grass. And though it’s an extremely popular material ...

You'll need to create a foundation and shelving. All you need are 2 x 4-inch wood boards and ¾-inch plywood pieces, plus a ...

The debate between wood and plastic cutting boards has been simmering for years, and with Food Safety Education Month upon us, it's the perfect time to revisit the question. Is wood truly better ...

This beautiful, eco-conscious teak board requires more careful cleaning than a plastic board, but it feels better under a knife and is easier to maintain than the other wood boards we tested.

Real wood comes from trees, but engineered wood comes from a factory. It's just as good in many ways, and in some cases even ...

Wood joints are a traditional method of joining timber. There are a range of different joints that can be used for different situations that provide a variety of levels of strength and structure.

Manufactured boards are a mechanically engineered form of wood. They offer a number of different advantages over traditional hard and softwoods as they use a combination of different sources of ...

Good boards mirror the value chain: Let us start with the so-called blank slate and think about what an ideal board should look like. For that, it may be useful to go back to Econ 101. A firm adds ...

Because it’s a high-functioning space space in the home, modern amenities and functional flow in a kitchen can make cooking ...

Adjustable shelving means you can fit the extra thick ... The rustic design mixes metal and solid wood for durability and style at an affordable price. It’s easy to wire up electronics, as ...