Yakisugi wood siding honors the Japanese theme and provides built-in weatherproofing. Inside, the vast open space has a loft-like feel, with a kitchen and dining area separated from the living ...

Now, before we get into a whole thing here, [Lucas] himself notes that what he’s doing isn’t strictly Yakisugi. That would require the use of cypress wood, and charring only one side ...

Watch below to see the magic of Shou Sugi Ban, a Japanese gardening technique that protects not only your seeds but the wood surrounding them. Shou Sugi Ban, also known as Yakisugi, which means ...