They have been creating scaled-down replicas of modern vehicles while starting from a block of wood. Suddenly, creating a small musical instrument feels like a piece of cake, compared to the ...

Soon, wooden blocks became a popular educational tool, particularly in Europe. Teachers and parents used them to introduce children to basic arithmetic and creative design. These early blocks were ...

It wasn’t a random daydream. He was staring at the wood paver blocks unearthed as city work crews tore up the surface of Banks Street just west of DuSable Lake Shore Drive to repave the road.

Butcher-block countertops will always look good. They may not be the It style raved about by interior designers each and every year, but they will never be a source of designer or homeowner regret ...