Certainly the trend towards sustainability is becoming the norm and to that end building codes are ramping up with the 2030 ...

Why Your Nozzle Matters. The nozzle is the part of the pressure washer that controls how the water is delivered. Specifically it determines the width of the spray, the intensity o ...

In this video, I demonstrate how to turn a double bobbin chair leg. After visiting my neighbor Greg Pennington, I've completed several woodworking projects, including a milking stool and a pitchfork.

Learn how to deep clean wood floors to keep them looking like new for longer and avoid surface damage from harsh chemicals ...

Solar Kiwanis meets at noon at the Blue Hills Room next to RC McGraw’s. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, March 24, when ...

Grab paint, pencils, markers, canvases, and just about everything else you could need to express your artistic talent on deep ...

The first-rounder is focused on mastering his three core offerings, particularly the hard slider — a pitch he did not throw ...

In this video, the creator showcases a personal project of building a sign for their logo using poplar wood. The process involves routing material between the letters and hand-carving with chisels and ...

A wood-burning fireplace or stove is a welcome sight in the cold winter months. Now, what do we do with all the ashes? Many gardeners recommend spreading them in the garden beds. However, check out ...

In a trailer south of the power plant, Dennis Strause is hard at work reclaiming wood from old pallets. He'll spend even more time there once he retires in May. "It's a home away from home," Strause ...

I am having a couple of trees cut down next week. Is it OK to use the wood as firewood? One is a maple and the other is a pine tree. — Jackson Bos, Libertyville I am a big fan of having a fire in the ...

Editor’s note: This column was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Q How deep should needles go in rough or planed lumber using a pin moisture meter? Insulated ...