I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint ... Ultraviolet radiation from the sun discolors wood and breaks down its lignin, the natural glue that holds the fibers together.

while natural, wood staircases would suit a rustic or farmhouse-inspired home. Leather specifically gives a handrail a luxe and modern appeal, while also staying true to an organic spirit ...

Natural wood is back in a big way, showing up on walls, built-ins, and ceilings of some of Dallas’ chicest homes. But this isn’t your grandma’s wood paneling or the farmhouse-flavored ...