Watching lumber dry may be as boring as watching paint dry, but soon, the amount of time needed to dry a piece of wood might decrease dramatically, according to Penn State forest resources expert.

We all know lumber comes from trees, but trees were not designed for lumber. Man has to take something that naturally grows in a cylindrical shape, dry it out and make it rectangular. It’s a peculiar ...

Woodworking experts, designers, and researchers are highlighting methods to dry, season, and repurpose wood sustainably, from air- and kiln-drying techniques to creative reuse of tree remnants and ...