It’s also a tasty snack, at least for fungi and insects such as termites. On a molecular level, wood is about three-quarters polymerized sugars that are indigestible to humans and most other animals.

Aaron Pilch was on a quest for two pieces of wood. It took him three weeks to find them. The do-it-yourselfer recently needed the 2-inch-by-12-inch-by-12-foot planks of pressure-treated pine to make ...

Those who have spent some time working with wood know that the building material comes in different types, and they’re not all equally suited for every project. Other than the features that depend on ...

Pressure-treated wood is an essential material for outdoor projects, offering durability and resistance against rot, insects, and moisture. However, not all pressure-treated wood is created equal. But ...

Pressure-treated wood is the preferred choice for outdoor home projects, thanks to its resistance to rotting and insect ...

A shortage in pressure-treated lumber is causing a number of outdoor home improvement projects to be shelved this summer. “People have been calling here who live an hour away,” said John Kalife at ...