At first glance, Ponderosa pine, a softwood, could seem like an unusual product offering for a hardwoods lumber company. But this standout pine's beauty, easy workability and versatility are inspiring ...

Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) grows in the Rocky Mountains, from Alaska to northern New Mexico, in the Black Hills and on the Pacific Coast. Poles of this tree were used by Native Americans for ...

When it comes to siding, vinyl is the top choice among homeowners. "Vinyl is the most cost-effective [of siding materials], and it requires the least amount of maintenance," says Dan Hoage of the ...

Janice Cooke remembers the first time she heard bugs murder a tree over the phone. It was at the height of the petulance plague, when the warming Canadian Rockies gave rise to swarms of beetles so ...