Lumber and Sheet Goods

Whether sophisticated or whimsical, simple or elaborate, the inlay process begins in the mind of the artist

Some of the most-valuable wood available for builders was already part of a building by Sean Groom

by Mark Tylinski

Simple to make, you won't want to lay another wood floor without this handy gauge by Howard Brickman

by Vince Catich

Through the proper combination of butt and miter joints, a flooring specialist shows how he likes to raise the stakes in a new-floor installation by Howard Brickman

This method turns an ordinary wood floor into a visual stunner by Charles Peterson

Achieving the intricate geometry of a parquet floor doesn't require much more than a tablesaw, kraft paper, and wallpaper paste

A design/build team delivers a custom house with copper counters, oak floors, travertine stairs, and a great outdoor space for $126 per sq. ft. by Chris Stebbins

Tailored to emphasize the surrounding views, this open floor plan executed in durable materials is sheltered by insulating concrete walls by Martin McBirney

by Charles Peterson

Laminated-veneer lumber lets you assemble big beams without a big crew by John Spier

A plywood core makes engineered flooring the most stable choice, provided the slab is flat and dry by Ken Fischer

by Charles Peterson