If a floor plan's myriad lines and arcs have you seeing spots, this easy-to-understand guide is right up your alley

Yes, you can enjoy beautifully warm wood counters near water sans worry (almost), with the right type of wood and sealer

No need to snub plastic laminate as wood’s inferior cousin. Today’s options are stylish and durable — not to mention money saving

Get the beauty of wood while waving off potential splinters, rotting and long searches, thanks to eye-fooling ceramic and porcelain tiles

Beautiful salvaged wood adds warmth and texture to a bathroom. Here's how to get the look right

Consider size, location, protection, air circulation and, of course, style for storing your firewood

Minimal white and rustic wood make for a soulful combination in decor

Fake a forest in your foyer — or living room or bedroom — with fox, mushroom and faux-bois accents

Mixing yellow pine and lots of sunshine with a simple design, this vineyard getaway is just right for its site

The knotty look went from popular to pariah in years past, but today’s designers are finding new and stylish ways to embrace it