Wood, who grew up in Cedar Rapids, designed a 24-foot stained-glass window for the memorial, which was dedicated in 1929. It proved to be a turning point in Wood’s career. Now, his sketchbook […] ...

The wood itself is lightweight and durable, making it the go-to choice for window boxes as it makes them easier to install without sacrificing strength. Plus, cedar doesn't crack or easily warp ...

Q: I really love the look of those thick-slatted wood blinds. My house is an early 1950s ranch and amazingly has original unpainted wood trim around each window, which is also wood. I think the bli… ...

Using their recently developed transparent wood as a window for a model home, scientists have found that not only does it let in a similar amount of light to glass, but it is much better at ...

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Author Profile: Barbara Feller sheds light on Grant Wood’s Veterans Memorial Window. Measuring 20 feet wide by 24 feet tall, the stained-glass window influenced artist’s new directions.

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The sketches and sketchbook of Grant Wood's large peace window installed in 1929 at the Veterans Memorial Buildling on May's Island in Cedar Rapids provide wonderful insight into the artists ...

However, despite all these perks, wood windows have the upper hand when it comes to insulation and resale value. The Positives: Never need painting, scraping or sealing.