Balance boards originally started out as a therapeutic tool, used by physical therapists in the treatment of people who were recovering from injuries to their legs, lower back and anything else that affected their physical balance. It was then found to be useful as well for the treatment of those who have had damage to … Read more
Hunting deer is challenging, to say the least. Unlike some other types of game, deer are very flighty and will quickly run away if they sense the presence of humans. That sensitivity is turned up to maximum during hunting season, when they are spooked by the sound of the guns, causing them to try and … Read more
A wooden swing adds something to any home, whether that’s a porch swing, a free-standing swing on a patio or something suspended from a tree limb in the backyard. There’s just something about that swing, which hearkens back to a simpler time, when people sat on the porch after dinner, talking and saying “Hi” to … Read more
Sunglasses have become a fashion statement. What was once merely a convenience, purchased for their ability to protect our eyes from excessive sunlight, has become a fashion accessory which can command big bucks. The big brand names can charge over $100 for a pair of sunglasses, partially because of their name and partially because of … Read more
Carving is a whole separate aspect of woodworking; one that some woodworkers specialize in and other woodworkers avoid entirely. Nevertheless, woodcarving is an ancient art, going back at least 11,000 years. Just as many ancient cultures made art, especially religious art, out of carved stone, they also made their art out of carved wood. Some … Read more