The UV rays that strike untreated wood break apart the lignin in the wood. Lignin is the glue that holds wood fibers together ...

Q: I’m considering building a wood mantel for my fireplace and a few matching furniture pieces to go with it. I’ve been very impressed with photos of salvaged wood in remodel projects, but I don’t ...

What does your business do? “We provide hand-crafted custom tables and furniture. My passion is tables. … We use locally sourced wood. Meyers Lumber in Batavia. Schroeder Hardwoods in Harvey. Owl ...

Building a DIY benchtop router table from a wooden spool. The DIY benchtop router table is built from a wooden cable spool and includes detailed instructions and photos for cutting and making the ...

In this build, I’m showing how I made a full-size dining table using nothing but 100% reclaimed wood. From breaking down rough material to squaring, jointing, and building a classic X-style base, this ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Mike Montgomery of Modern Builds, found this slab of wood at his local lumber yard.