The guitar is a favorite amongst both folk instruments and amongst stringed instruments. While the lute is probably the number one folk string instrument worldwide, the guitar beats it out in the United States. It is a fretted string instrument, unlike violins and cellos which have no frets. It is also played directly by hand, … Read more
Wood ship models are fascinating, providing us with a glimpse into the age of sail, when tall ships sailed the oceans, carrying merchants and explorers to distant lands. Not all those ships made it back, as they were very dependent on the weather and didnāt have the navigational aids, communications and weather satellites we have … Read more
There are many cabinet styles to choose from today; but that hasnāt always been the case. Back before cabinetmaking was industrialized, the carpenters working on a home would build the cabinets. This limited the styles available to what tools, specifically molding planes, the carpenter had available in his workshop. Due to their ease to make, … Read more
Attic storage is important in any home. With the amount of available storage dropping in modern homes, people need someplace to store their Christmas decorations, camping gear and other items that they donāt use all the time. For many, that means making use of attic space. Installing an attic ladder makes it easier and safer … Read more
One of the key elements of any kitchen is cabinet space. Lack of sufficient cabinet space makes it difficult to store everything we find in most modern kitchens. Kitchens become disorganized and the countertops cluttered when there isnāt enough cabinet space to store everything. Architects and kitchen designers are constantly working to make the most … Read more