All the way in South India, the world's largest living teak tree just celebrated 500 years around the sun. The tropical ...

Wood outdoor furniture can quickly become a maintenance headache, but teak can last decades with little upkeep.

Teak is one of the most valuable hardwoods, used in yachts, home flooring, doors, window frames and furniture. Myanmar is the biggest producer of the wood, even though its natural forests are ...