Each wood type has an ideal use based on qualities like grain pattern, color, and how well it takes stain or paint. Maple is an inexpensive hardwood that can be stained to mimic more expensive types ...

First invented in the 1920s during the Great Depression, Pine-Sol exploded in popularity during the 1950s as an all-purpose house cleaner. While not quite as popular now as it was in the '50s, ...

Southern yellow pine (SYP) consists of four major species: loblolly, slash, longleaf and shortleaf. They grow abundantly throughout the 13 southern states. In fact, over 15 billion board feet of ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...