Storm doors seem to have lost popularity over the last few decades. It may be nothing more than contractors not including this feature on homes, as sort of a cost-cutting measure. There are other things we’ve noticed them leaving off as well, giving a lot of credence to that as a possibility. This may not … Read more
It can be said that we live in a plastic world. Ever since plastic was first invented, in 1907, it has taken over more and more applications from metal, wood, glass and other more natural materials. Many products or parts of a product that were once made of wood or metal can no longer be … Read more
Wood ducks are rather unique. Unlike other species of duck, who normally nest at ground level, wood ducks like getting up off the ground, typically building their nests in hole found in trees. They are, by far, not the only birds to nest in cavities found in trees and in fact will often occupy holes … Read more
The earliest combs which have survived until today date from about 5,000 years ago. The ancient Egyptians carved combs and used them. Whether other cultures did as well or whether they did so before the Egyptians started doing so is something we just don’t know. Most of the materials that early combs were made of … Read more
For someone who wants to get started in doing something with wood, but doesn’t have the space or money to set up a full woodworking workshop, whittling and carving are great options. While neither accommodate making furniture or teach the necessary techniques, they do provide the opportunity to learn about wood and make some beautiful, … Read more