If you're trying to introduce a touch of greenery to your home without overcrowding your existing landscaping, window boxes are the way to go. They're a timeless addition to the exterior of your home ...

Help your projects stand up to the elements with this roundup of naturally rot-resistant woods. Chemical vs. Natural Rot ...

There are two separate tree species that are called white-cedar. Northern white-cedar (Thuja occidentalis), also called arborvitae or just cedar (there are over 40 local names), grows in Quebec to ...

Dear James: Our bedroom has a cedar closet, but the scent is almost gone, and I plan to build a second cedar closet. How can I restore the scent, and do you have any tips for the new one? — Melanie F.

The inherent fragrance of cedar tree wood and its ability to repel insects make it a preferred choice for equipping wardrobes and closets. Nevertheless, the plethora of cedar products available in the ...

Grab your pitchforks. Artist Grant Wood makes a comeback in Iowa. The painter behind “American Gothic,” that iconic 20th century Americana artwork of the farmer and a woman standing with a ...

Ursula von Rydingsvard makes huge sculptures out of red cedar. The 70-year-old is one of the few women working in wood on such a scale. Her pieces are in the permanent collections of New York's ...

In her eight years as a content writer and researcher, Alison has published more than 450 home improvement articles and has delved into nearly every topic, including solar, moving and landscaping. In ...