Wood impregnation is a crucial process that helps maintain its aesthetics and durability. Without proper protection, wood is ...

Instructor Mike Austad, of rural Pine River, has been carving spoons for about 10 years, along with a variety of other wood ...

Now, he assists younger colleagues at the company in various preservation projects. One such project is Zojoji temple’s San Gedatsu Mon gate, one of the oldest wood structures in Tokyo.

Diana Hill stands in front of one of many bookcases containing over 10 years of carefully curated research. (Photo by Amber Phipps) PARKERSBURG — Diana Hill, secretary for the Wood County Historical ...