In this short clip I challenge myself to take a single, clean shaving across a block of linden end grain using a freshly ...

East African wood carving is a centuries-old tradition, known for its intricate designs and cultural significance ...

In this short video I show how I cut a clean mortise entirely by hand using a chisel and wooden mallet. You can follow each ...

Homemade jerky is a staple with a lot of hunters. Deer, antelope, moose and elk all make excellent jerky. Surprisingly, geese ...

Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

An LSU student is using her video game design and preservation expertise to bring modern access to an ancient canoe.

Early modern surgeons passionately debated where and how to cut the body to remove fingers, toes, arms and legs in ways ...

WOODPECKERS have unique habits that place them into a category of avian critters who conduct their life and food gathering abilities in similar fashion. Scientists place them in the family named ...

Wooden spoons are generally safe to use in cooking because wood has some natural antimicrobial properties—but with caveats. Always let wooden utensils dry completely before storing them, which ...

From an elusive jaguar to an industrious beaver, photographers captured iconic animal moments around the world.

Creativity has long reigned in Swedish Lapland — where the Sámi historically used their ingenuity to survive the cold, dark ...