Wooden spoons are safe to use in cooking because wood has natural antimicrobial properties. Always let wooden utensils dry completely before storing them, which normally takes at least 24 hours.

The key to successful woodworking is to use sharp tools. Blades may require a little sharpening, known as “honing,” when making a spoon. Keeping a whetstone or wheel nearby is helpful, but running the ...

The first spoons Alex Davidson carved were flawless: the wood didn’t have any blemishes; the handles were perfectly straight. The problem was that people were too intimidated to use them. “Now I leave ...

Boiling wooden spoons doesn’t remove hidden grime—it causes natural tannins and oils to leach out while weakening the wood. Long soaks and extreme heat damage wood by swelling and drying it unevenly, ...

Ombre isn’t just for hair tossing starlets. Graduating colors can transform anything from blah to beautiful — even a set of cheap kitchen utensils. "Say Yes" blogger Liz Stanley give a basic six-piece ...