If you’ve ever split dovetails, tapped a stubborn joint into place, or assembled furniture without marring the surface, chances are youâve relied on a trusty wood mallet. These seemingly simple tools are an essential part of any woodworkerâs toolkit. Unlike metal hammers, wooden mallets distribute force evenly and gently, just enough to do the job … Read more
Pallets have become much more than just shipping contrivances, with people making a wide variety of craft, decorative and furniture projects. Pallet slat walls are a popular decorative theme, both in homes and places of business, while furniture made out of pallets gives a rustic, casual look to family rooms and patios. So what makes … Read more
Adding green growing things to any living space just makes it more livable. Interior decorators and workplace designers figured this out long ago. Thatâs why we see huge planters in shopping malls and office foyers. Itâs also why many people like having plants growing in and around their homes. Besides the beauty of the flowers … Read more
Wood cutout numbers are often used in crafts, home make projects, and for dĂ©cor, mounted directly to the wall. These various wood numbers can be made from various sizes of plywood materials, although 1/8â to 1/4â luan plywood is the most common. These can be purchased at a number of locations, such as craft stores … Read more
Over a century ago, a physician and educator in Italy came up with a new concept for educating children. Her idea was to utilize childrenâs natural curiosity and teach them the way they learn naturally. So Maria Montessori opened her first Montessori school on January 6th, 1907, helping children to learn through doing ordinary, everyday … Read more