Q. We are planning an addition to our house which we want to be efficient and "green." I heard using reclaimed lumber makes sense. Is this more efficient and as strong as new lumber and what are its ...

A Wisconsin company reclaims lumber to fabricate flooring and beams for residences across the country. The unique colors and markings in reclaimed lumber provide a one-of-a-kind look for residential ...

Unless you have been trapped under a rock for the past decade, anyone interested in woodworking is already well aware of the meteoric rise that reclaimed wood has seen. Reclaimed wood offers a number ...

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 ...

Reclaimed wood can give a vintage feel and can be good for the enviroment, too. Credit: Pixabay As environmentally positive construction becomes more popular, more homeowners are considering how to ...

Building a home from the ground up means you have a blank slate to infuse with character —whether by way of art, furniture, or finishes. If you’re looking to give your home a historic feel with a ...

Dear Jim: We are planning an addition to our house that we want to be efficient and "green." I heard using reclaimed lumber makes sense. Is this more efficient and as strong as new lumber, and what ...

Newer doesn’t always mean better. Antique doors, sourced from old homes, barns and storefronts, are generally more solid than the new thing. (Source: carlaaston) Newer doesn’t always mean better.

It smells good inside the warehouse of Brick + Board in Baltimore, like freshly cut wood — only the wood itself, stacked floor to ceiling on one side of the shop, isn’t so fresh. “We’re taking old ...

A trend I have seen a lot of lately that always catches my eye is home décor and building elements made from old, reclaimed wood. Furniture, accent walls, mantels, beams, floors and doors—it seems one ...

Using reclaimed wood in home decor is very popular, whether repurposed from an old farm in Nevada or from a new fire cooling in California. “The wood we find has a distinct quality and history that ...