When wood trim becomes damaged, a sophisticated home can quickly look worn-down. Unfortunately, wear and tear is nearly unavoidable when it comes to this material because it's susceptible to scratches ...

The natural, organic look and feel that make wood such a popular material to work with also tend to attract minor imperfections like nail holes, gaps, scratches, and splits. Luckily, a good wood ...

What looks like a bumblebee but bores through wood like a drill? The carpenter bee. And if you’ve ever had them in your rafters, you know the frustration: These tiny insects can do outsized damage to ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...