“Using a leather strop ensures razor sharpness, as it removes the burr left by whetstones after sharpening, and polishes the edge for smoother and cleaner cuts, and improves perceived sharpness. It ...

We’ve all experienced that moment of dread when we sit down in the dining room and realize our chair suddenly feels a little wonky. Considering just how simple wobbliness can be to fix, give one of ...

Ice cubes can keep your garbage disposal running smoothly, but they don't sharpen blades. If yours isn't grinding food like it used to, get out the ice tray.

In today's hectic and stressful work world, where deadlines loom, emails never stop, and focus feels like a luxury, your brain is your ultimate productivity engine. Yet most of us treat it like an ...

In this short workshop video, I walk through how I tune and sharpen my veneer saw, then put it straight to work slicing thin sheets of veneer for an ongoing project. You can see the teeth up close, ...

When the first skyscraper was built in Chicago in 1885 — a modest ten storeys — people were afraid to walk under the steel-framed building, fearing it would collapse. Today, as towers made of wood go ...

Slow down the fast decisions. Take time to debate assumptions, pressure-test options and breathe. Balance confidence with curiosity. The higher you go in your career, your role shifts from having the ...

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 ...

In the world of wood carving, the right tool is what separates the final product. The most popular gouge profiles are the U-shape and V-shape. Both types of carving gouges offer a range of selections, ...