This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. As a former Washington, D.C., resident, I've seen my fair share of cherry blossoms. While I may be a bit biased, the city's famous ...

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Though wood pieces can always be stained to look darker or have more of a red, orange, or true brown finish, cherry, walnut, and mahogany are generally considered to be dark woods. They often get a ...