Q: I'm building a small deck in the backyard and for cosmetic reasons, am painting it rather than finishing the wood. So, being cost-conscious, I am wondering whether using a Douglas fir 2-by-6 versus ...

STEVENSVILLE, MD - Miltec UV, a manufacturer of UV-curing systems and electrodeless bulbs for curing wood and other substrates, promoted John Phillips to technical sales manager. Phillips, who has 25 ...

Drying wood properly can increase the energy it releases when burned. Read on for The Ecologist's guide to ensuring your Yuletide logs are as fuel-efficient as possible As the nights draw in and cool ...