A look at new trends and innovations impacting home interiors in 2025, from colors and finishes to materials and room designs.

"Wood Doctor" Gene Wengert also answers questions about light marks in lumber and cracks in interior veneers in plywood.

The threat of fire continues to grow and evolve in the woodworking industry. Just this past year, my employer, Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company (PLM), has seen significant increases in fire claims, most notably caused by dust explosions.

Learn how and when to say "no" to a job.

The client, a company experiencing continuous growth, planned to invest in a new production plant on its existing site to align with its growth strategy. However, during the concept phase, it became apparent that the initial investment costs for the planned new building would significantly exceed its budget.

Also questions about wood turning red, light colored spots, and drying wood to be white.

Fleet safety claims are on the rise and woodworking businesses are at risk of major losses and driver safety issues today. As a leading insurer in the woodworking space, we have seen firsthand how frequent and severe driving related incidents can be to a business and employee safety.

I can tell you what I think, and maybe it’s not the finishing at all.

An exclusive report on current housing trends and the effects on woodworkers’ spending.

Also questions about spots that don’t take stain and how weather damages trees.