In this episode, I show how to carve ladle spoons from walnut and maple. I decided to make a matching set of hand-carved ...

Add Texture. Most modern hardwood flooring is texturized to mimic real wood. Run a toothpick along the repair while it’s ...

Among my favorite lathe projects is a lamp. They’re not difficult, but I recommend proficiency in using a skew chisel.

A good wood turning gouge isn’t just sharp — it’s precise, balanced, and built to last. Instead of buying one, I forged this ...

Roof rats are common in Arizona's urban and suburban areas, often found in trees, on roofs, and in dense landscaping. Signs of roof rats include small, pointed droppings, gnaw marks, and scratching ...

Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the spruce and maple for string instruments worthy of Yo-Yo Ma and Gustavo Dudamel. Then he was forced to evacuate. Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Matryoshka dolls are a Russian folk art tradition dating back over a ...

Paint projects are an inevitable part of homeownership. And if you’re a renter, giving contractor-beige walls a splash of color could be the perfect way to personalize your space. But painting ...

Olympe de Gouges is a name you might remember from your history classes as another casualty of the French Revolution’s bloody Reign of Terror. It’s names like ...

Lead ingots dating back almost 3,000 years have been found with several broken-up bronze tools in a discovery which has excited experts. The hoard was unearthed by a metal detectorist near Dereham, ...