Japanese vs. Western SawsWhen comparing Western and Japanese saws, it’s important to understand that each is designed to function inside a particular tradition—specifically, a particular method of hol… Read More
HOW TO KNIT A SCARFImagine having a mindfulness practice that yielded physical results. Each meditation, focusing on one stitch at a time, resulted in tangible progress. As you grow m… Read More
GROWING VEGETABLES FROM KITCHEN SCRAPSSeveral years ago, I spent a few weeks in September away from home. It was the peak of harvest season and I missed my garden, so when I trimmed off the tops… Read More
How to Garden Indoors in 6 Easy StepsHere’s some good news for aspiring green thumbs: You don’t need an outdoor space to grow your own vegetables, flowers, or herbs.There is a reason poets and artists… Read More
HOW TO BUILD A FOLDING CAMP STOOL Imagine the following scenario: You go to your friend’s house for a socially distant bonfire. Everything has been thought of. The food has been artfully an… Read More
A knife is an essential everyday tool and there are as many knives as there are stars in the sky. The vast variety of choices is great, but can be intimidating for the knife novice. Since we’ve tes… Read More
Like many, I am spending much more time at home this year. I live in a small cabin with a quaint (read: tiny) kitchen where counter space is prime real estate. Eventually, all my walls will be litt… Read More
If you’re looking for a low-key creative outlet that will bring you tranquility and yield unique holiday gifts, then laploom weaving is for you. You don’t need special skills or training to beg… Read More
We’ve all heard the old adage “how to make a statue of an elephant — You start with a block of marble and carve away everything that’s not an elephant.” Same rules apply for carving spoons. C… Read More
From an early age, I felt drawn towards things I could build. My first real memory of making something was a go-cart when I was about 12 or 13 years old. It was not the one pictured –- which at lea… Read More
