
Vroom Vroom: Introducing the Pinewood Derby
A real slice of Americana, the Derby has traditionally been a way to engage in some old fashioned competition and rule bending as they carve a race car out of an 8-inch block of pine. The cars are ultimately raced down a gravity track where creativity and style counts almost as much as your final time.

Chris Gives Gifts: Kitchen Tools for the Art of Cooking
Chris is creating a unique gift for a friend's birthday in the Wood Thumb woodshop. Watch the process - from design to delivery - and read along to see how these tools might be used!

4 Bay Area junkyards to explore for your next DIY project
From bright green bathtubs to vintage phone booths, there are so many one-of-a-kind vintage pieces just waiting for you in the Bay Area's hidden junkyards.
Take a look at four of our favorites below, you might just find something unique to make your place a little more special.