POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

One New Year’s resolution most of us probably forgot to make was to show the wooden workhorses of our kitchen the respect they deserve. Those cutting boards, butcher blocks, spoons, knife handles and ...

End grain cutting boards are typically constructed from small pieces of wood arranged in a checkerboard pattern, with the fibers facing up so you can truly appreciate the details in the grain. But the ...

Any cook will know the value of owning a good cutting board. It’s not like you’re going to cut directly on your kitchen counter, right? (Please let your answer be “Right.”) A good cutting board will ...

The instant real wood replaces sterile stone, a kitchen changes character. Sunlight dances across the grain, the surface ...

Former Sr. Home & Kitchen Editor. I've tested everything from chef's knives to olive oils to bath mats. Nov 08, 2024, 04:25pm EST Functional and beautiful, wooden cutting boards have a lot going for ...