Michael F. Potter

Michael F. Potter

Michael F. Potter is an entomologist and Provost’s Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky.

Troubleshooting

Powderpost Beetles: Small Pests That Can Cause Big Trouble

A 411 on powderpost beetles when it comes to wood floors—and why you shouldn’t panic.

March 19, 2019

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Craftsmanship Across the Globe: Introducing the Winners of the 2024 WFB Design Awards

Hailing everywhere from Italy to Portugal to Cincinnati to Washington, D.C., to Brazil to Chicago (by way of Poland), the recipients of this year’s WFB Design Awards prove, through sweat and creativity, that true craftsmanship has no borders.

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Meet the Repairman Turning Edgers Into Artwork

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What’s Your Top Advice for When Things Get Slow?

This 7-inch-wide, 5/8-inch-thick engineered rift-and-quartersawn red oak floor was coated with Bona Natural Seal and Bona Traffic HD Satin waterborne finish. (Photo courtesy of Floors by the Shore)

White Oak vs. Red Oak: As Pressure Increases on White Oak, Red Oak Is a Versatile Alternative

Bona Traffic HD RAW® Damage Mitigation

Bona Traffic HD RAW® Damage Mitigation