The image of a quaint red barn against green grass is as American as apple pie, but where does the tradition come from? Although there are many myths about their rusty hue, early-day barns were ...

Drying. Red pine is an easy-drying species, but the wood near the center of the log (sometimes called juvenile wood and extended for about 15 rings or years from the center) often shrinks unevenly ...

Bold and beautiful shades of crimson and ruby are popping up in so many creative ways. Here's how to use red paint to make a statement all over your home.

New England settlers didn't have enough money to paint their farms. So they needed a cheap way to protect the barns' wood. They mixed skimmed milk, lime, and red iron oxide to make a red, plastic ...

Love Mazda's Soul Red Paint? ... smooth coating that can be applied to wood, or spread over a paper form to create a light, strong, and very beautiful finish on furniture or housewares.

The wrong paint choices can make dark wood finishes look awkward and outdated, ... Wine Red. Turns out, red wine (that is, wine-colored reds) and dark wood make a great pairing.

Paint blocks light waves from reaching, ... Especially on south-facing wood, go with paint, ... the less protection. Also, because iron oxide comes in red, ...