- Chris Deffenbaugh first saw the potential in repurposing old oak barrels when he saw pieces of an old one in the corner of a friend's basement. "Looking at the curve of the old barrel staves, the ...

WAYNE TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Chris Deffenbaugh can’t bear to see reusable materials go to waste. So when a friend asked him to help move an old, fallen-apart barrel from his basement to the curb, ...

Big, round, wooden -- wine barrels might seem simple, but in truth they are a crucial winemaking element for many of the Northwest's most prized wines. Careful thought goes into their production, ...

Editor’s note: Gene Wengert received the following question about whiskey barrels from a client. His answer actually has several ideas that will apply to various furniture operations. So, read on. Q.

Dark, rich hues of zinfandel, cabernet and merlot stain the light oak, seeping deep into the interior of a wine barrel past its prime. The worn, vintage patina of the vessel’s exterior gives little ...