Finding beauty in Lebanon’s broken buildings
Products are handmade in Lebanon by marginalized ... An arch would suggest a decorative wall hanging. Doors made from juniper wood were perfect for coffee tables. “I can see beauty everywhere,” she said. “Even in the worst broken house.”

What's old is new again: Milwaukee reclaims the lost art of pastry
Gas oven replicates a wood-fired oven, but cuts down on labor. We are able to knead by machine – not in a wooden trough by hand." Trenholme also places importance on old methods when they make a difference in the finished ... about five items in their ...

Fetching facades: No starting from scratch when you're renovating an exterior
He rebuilt old double-hung windows, saving their wavy glass panes and adding new storms, and finished the new porch and ... windows as the template for custom Kolbe wood windows from Al Lorenzi Building Products. The result was a simple, elegant façade ...

Living the model life: Frank Willis has a host of realistic wooden creations
“The tank tread has 86 individual (handmade ... pieces. The tank weighs about 20 pounds and has 36 wheels,” Willis said as he explained the tank's weaponry, accessories and special items, such as a periscope and auxiliary power unit. “I use mainly ...

Direct from Market: Atlanta, January 2013, Part 2
Chalk board elements are being incorporated onto more products ... accent pieces, a bed and the Vaughan Dock-a stereo dock base for any electronic item. Featuring a mid-century modern design, the device is made in various woods and is perfectly finished ...

My Hovel, My Home: A Christmas Miracle
He’s slight of stature, but commands the room and speaks with authority about his craft.  For starters, he refuses to lay the new wood planks parallel to the ... the final two pieces we’ve been waiting to install.  The second load includes the ...