You don't need to go to the hardware store and spend big bucks to dye wood. You can use one household staple to make ...

Transform an ordinary bookcase into a stunning stained glass-inspired masterpiece using easy Gallery Glass techniques. This simple DIY project adds color, personality, and a creative touch to your ...

This week, I’m back with a stained shou sugi ban tutorial, showcasing the Japanese method of burning wood to preserve it and protect it from fire and rot. This technique was used to build my kitchen ...

There is often no better way to connect with a place than through the rituals it preserves. In Charleston, tea has long held a quiet, storied presence. From colonial-era ports to modern plantations, ...

While stopped in heavy Melbourne traffic recently, I noticed that what looked like a shadow under a row of spotted gums (Corymbia maculata) along a major road was actually a stain on the concrete kerb ...

Coffee and tea are two of the most popular sips around the world. While plenty of people love them for the taste, arguably even more love them for the ways they support energy levels and overall ...

Under the griddled glass ceiling of the Grand Palais in Paris, six towering arched forms rise in sequence, unfolding like a nave. Their surfaces are washed in blues, greens, and ember reds. From a ...

From cathedrals to train stations to museums, these masterful displays showcase the remarkable talent that goes into creating the fragile art form Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries Photographs ...

The secret is out! Molly, my interpreter and tour guide with Pinglin Tea Culture and Maokong Guided Day Tour, spilled the tea on Taiwan teas. Our first stop was to visit a tea vendor outside of Taipei ...

A preserved legacy of stained glass and reprieve from high-tech may be driving California’s colored glass resurgence, but it takes contemporary craftspeople to sustain it. In Los Angeles, Judson ...

Last Word is New Scientist’s long-running series in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions, ranging from the minutiae of everyday life to absurd astronomical hypotheticals. To ...