Western red cedar features an attractive wood grain ... white oak works great with flooring, interior trim and cabinetry.

"Without Texas post oak, Texas BBQ would not be the same," he said. Other types of oak also make great wood for smoking and grilling. Among these Leroy Hite recommends white oak. "Great heat and ...

Those who want a highly durable floor can turn to Santos mahogany, which is much stronger than oak and often is used to make furniture ... examining various types of wood, also remember ...

But walk into a vintage furniture store and you ... plywood — i.e., thin layers of wood glued together — while fancier pieces might be solid cherry or oak, and could be made in the United ...

The problems of Burma and the Brazilian Amazon may seem a long way from your shiny mahogany flooring and teak garden furniture ... world’s most endangered wood species. Amazingly, just 8 ...

This is the point at which the hardwood discussion can become confusing, because there are so many types of oak. Post oak’s popularity has put it in high demand, but some wood suppliers may try ...