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Raised-panel assemblies made from MDF are dimensionally stable, cheaper than solid wood and easy to mill.

Q: I’m planning to build raised-panel doors for the cabinets in my lakeside home in South Carolina. I’m worried about what the humidity and temperature changes might do to the miter…

Today's sheathing materials offer strength, energy efficiency, economy, and fire-and water-resistance — but not all in the same package.

Q: I’m building a deck and plan to plank it with premium grade, 5/4-in. by 6-in. pressure-treated southern yellow pine. I’m unsure about which side of the boards should be…

Q: I bought some oil-based paint a few years ago and never used it. Now, having sandblasted my siding, I’d like to use an all-acrylic paint instead because it’s supposed…

This three-part system is fast to install, flexible in design and practically unaffected by changes in humidity.

Modern fixtures and sleek tile meet rustic duckboards in a bath with a walkout shower.

Q: Our 90-year-old balloon-frame house has 3/4-in. interlocking bevel siding with a tongue on the top of each board fitting into a groove on the bottom of the board above. I need…

Using wood, glass, and steel to build deck railings that stand out from the crowd.

Using plywood instead of framing lumber can guarantee a stable and accurate staircase that won't break the bank.