Homecoming King Charlie Jaques, a junior biology and french major with a teacher certification, paints a panther paw stepping stone Tuesday. (Katie Overby

(ARA) – The no-no’s about using hardwood near a water source are vanishing. And while allowing water to rest on a wooden surface for extended periods will always be a no-no, the American Hardwood Information Center, finds that more design professionals are saying yes to client requests for the warmth, charm and richness of natural wood no matter where it’s used — in the bath, the kitchen and even the basement.

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