A few of our readers knew about our mystery tool from the Antique Toolbox column Sept. 27 — some, from personal experience.

The idea is to pass a small spool of magnet wire through the toroid’s core while simultaneously rotating the toroid to spread the windings out as evenly as possible. That obviously requires a ...

one of [Erik]’s friends sent him a vintage Apple QuickTake 100/150 digital camera as a bit of a joke. [Erik] enjoyed the gift, but since his friend hadn’t sent the necessary serial cable he ...

Archaeologists have unearthed an exceptionally rare wooden spade dating back approximately 3,500 years. Experts from Wessex ...

Q. I have a beautiful antique hutch with a wooden cabinet below and a marble top and glass case above. It was in storage and unused for more than 10 years. Now that it’s in my home, its mildew ...

You can use vintage wooden ironing boards or modern metal ones for these DIYs ... from the tabletop — you won't need them for this project. However, you will need wire baskets, and you could purchase ...

When Smalley got there from his home in Tennessee, he saw numerous items, including the antique wooden bar, were missing. “They just ripped it out of the floor,” he said. “It’s very sad ...

Vermin are also attracted to large stacks of wood kept inside for too long. Some experts recommend storing firewood at least 5 feet away from your home, and others recommend storing it as much as ...

Q: I have a beautiful antique hutch with a wooden cabinet below and a marble top and glass case above. It was in storage and unused for more than 10 years. Now that it’s in my home, its mildew ...

The Vintage Wood Fire family has grown again. The food truck, originally named Sticks & Bricks, started in 2014 as one of just six food trucks in town, according to co-owner Keith Groff ...

while a medium wood stove warms up to 1,000 feet. A large model will a heat a room of 1,500 feet or more. It’s worth pointing out that more isn’t always better. To keep costs in control and ...