For this project, we used a single 4 x 8-ft. sheet of 1/2-in.-thick red oak plywood covered with wood veneer. It can be tough to find locally, so call around before you shop, or choose different ...

The new ZL-1 engine block weighed a paltry 110 pounds, but was still 12 pounds heavier than the original version. Chevrolet's ZL-1 moniker has been synonymous with high-performance Camaros since ...

A wooden butcher block countertop lends rustic charm to any kitchen. But even if you install them yourself, the slabs can be pricey. Here’s a cheaper, do-it-yourself alternative. Over at BLDG 25 ...

In the latest effort to combat the growing homelessness crisis in San Francisco, a city resident recently blocked with a plywood wall an alleyway known to be used for drug deals and defecation by ...

Walls of exposed brick, painted cabinets, pristine marble countertops, and wide-plank white oak floors: Sounds like a dream kitchen, doesn't it? But just because material like these are popular (and ...

This staple of the building industry may not seem the most glamorous subject, but the sheer range of items from Second World War planes to Eames chairs makes for an exuberant celebration, says Rupert ...

This Chevrolet 427 ZL-1 big block V8 was discovered thanks to a Craigslist ad for "Chevelle parts". It was kept in its original crate and has never been used.

Walls of exposed brick, painted cabinets, pristine marble countertops, and wide-plank white oak floors: Sounds like a dream kitchen, doesn't it? But just because material like these are popular (and ...

Walls of exposed brick, painted cabinets, pristine marble countertops, and wide-plank white oak floors: Sounds like a dream kitchen, doesn't it? But just because material like these are popular (and ...