Whenever I was sanding by hand, the sandpaper would roll or slide in my hands, eventually tearing and turning into small, useless scraps. I tried folding it every which...

Raising the next generation of crafts person As an adult, I’m often asked what my parents did that all their 6 children craft things with their hands. It’s often asked... Source...

The crew is back from spring break with stories and shop talk – from Logan’s trip to the Northeastern Woodworkers Showcase to debates on router tables vs. shapers and...

MBCI is marking its 50th anniversary as it expands roofing products, project support services and distribution capabilities through Metal Sales integration....

The American Institute of Steel Construction is accepting entries for its 2027 IDEAS Awards, recognizing excellence in structural steel design and innovation....

Tool: HD1900 NXT Vac Shop Now Manufacturer: RIDGID MSRP: $209 Heavy-duty shop cleanup is where a shop vacuum really earns its keep. For me, a good vac needs three...

Victory Home Remodeling, a roofing and exterior remodeling contractor serving the Northeast, was named one of Fortune's top workplaces in New York for the second consecutive year....

Top Northwest contractors earned honors at the 2026 Wall & Ceiling Conference in Las Vegas....

A Specialty Plane For Everyday Use. A tool that whispers of simpler times, of hearth fires and candlelit evenings. It’s not just a tool; it’s a piece of history that... Source...

Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets....

The acquisition expands ABC Supply Interiors’ presence in the Milwaukee metro area and strengthens its ability to support local contractors and builders....

A new twist on an old method of applying shellac. You’ve spent weeks, or months producing that perfect table from a very special wood, and now it’s time to apply... Source...

A Michigan preservation grant will help fund repairs and partial replacement of the historic metal shingle roof at Whitefish Point Light Station....

New hires bring expertise in permitting, project coordination and procurement operations....

Thinking through the opportunities available to us. A couple in their late 70s with a project loosely sketched on paper, needing some maple, walked into the shop a while...