Chris Gardner

They didn't offer shop class in my high school, so I came to my love of power tools and sawdust well after I graduated college. (My dad owned a drill from the 1970s and six random bits. )...

Nothing beats a fresh-cut, pine-smelling Christmas tree that's been decorated with care. . . . Unless you're an allergy or asthma sufferer who can't live with the spores and histamines. O...

Don't miss Recipe for Success: 10 Easy DIY Kitchen Storage HacksNo matter the size of your kitchen, you probably wish it had more storage space. And since the choice to remodel isn't one ...

Tool or toy? For the do-it-yourself, that line is always gray. Browse ten fun and practical holiday gifts for the gadget-crazy handyperson in your life.

Farm tables are those warm, rustic surfaces that draw inspiration from the original harvest tables found in American homes of the 18th and 19th centuries.  Rather than being built by skil...

I tend to think of headboards as the sort of thing that only real grown-ups own. When you're a 20-something who moves a lot and is still working with hand-me-downs, your bed might just be...

Wine bottles, though made of glass, are actually quite strong. For durability and as a safety precaution, manufacturers make them from very thick, shatter-resistant glass. Can they break?...

It turns out that sitting is bad for you. Like really, really awful. It's no surprise that a sedentary lifestyle isn't healthy, but some are now arguing that sitting down is a harmful way...

There's the big stuff—renovations, major appliances, new suites of furniture—any of which can make an obvious impact in your home. But don't overlook the little features as well, like cab...

Groucho Marx's famous quote, "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read," has been printed on many a tote bag, day planner, coffee ...