For most of my carving projects, I use a straight knife like this Flexcut roughing knife ($30 at Woodcraft). How a knife feels in your hand is more important than the brand. If you’re able, try before ...

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Chainsaw carver Alex Bieniecki transforms a dying tree into a stunning wooden sculpture of otters for Lakehouse Tavern, drawing inspiration from his background as a tattoo artist.

Wood stain adds a layer of beauty and protection to decks, fences, and exterior doors. And staining wood is a perfectly doable DIY project. But just because you can take on the task doesn’t mean you ...

The Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Musées de France has been commissioned to restore the 1779 painting from the US embassy to its original glory. From temporary exhibitions to museums, ...

Wooden tools from the deep human past tend to be about the same size. They’re made to fit comfortably in the hand, and archaeologists have found enough examples to recognize that pattern. A site in ...

Burning wood produces emissions that are widely recognized as harmful to human health. Many of these harmful emissions can occur both indoors and outdoors. People with lung disease face special risks, ...

Wood therapy is a massage technique that uses a collection of specialized wooden tools. Practitioners claim it can improve blood and lymph circulation and reduce cellulite. Wood therapy has no ...

Milky rings or dark shadows on your wooden table? Discover which simple home remedies actually remove water stains from furniture and floors — and when to use what. Water stains on wood are one of ...