Rustic furniture made from hickory saplings was an inspiration that came to the Midwest in the 1800s. The straight trees, 2 or 3 inches in diameter, were ideal for use as chair frames and tables. The ...

I’m thrilled when readers tell me about their cool projects. That’s what happened with today’s Home and Garden story on Stanwood’s Cathy Gemkow, who built her own bentwood garden furniture and gazebo.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Join Lewistown furniture maker Harry Felton in learning the craft of making your own rustic ...

Many people already have a strong picture in their mind of what rustic decor looks like, but this long-loved style is actually more flexible and layered than it seems. Some may see it as a possible ...