Have you walked through a new home while it’s still under construction in the last few years? If so, I’m sure you’ve noticed the extensive use of a roof-, wall-, and floor-sheathing product that looks ...

Plywood used to be king for wall sheathing and flooring material, but oriented strand board (OSB), introduced in the late 70s, is now the most popular. But both have their advantages and disadvantages ...

If you drive around new subdivisions as homes are being built, you undoubtedly see lots of lumber. In fact, you may see a mixture of two different types of material: traditional plywood and an ...

Using basic home-improvement supplies as interior design details is par for the course these days. First came pegboard storage, then bare plywood cabinetry, and now, we're seeing another material take ...

Wood is the product of choice when it comes to manufacturing furniture. Plywood has been used in furniture frames for many years. And as manufacturers continue to streamline and automate their ...

The price of a formerly cheap plywood substitute called oriented strand board has surged 97% since the start of the year. The rally in OSB is due in part to the storm in Texas, which caused a shortage ...

Dear James: There quite a few projects I need to do around my house. How do I decide when and where to use particleboard, plywood or oriented strand board? - Rich J. Dear Rich: You must have visited ...