An American-made tool is more than a holiday gift. It’s an investment in this society. It sounds lofty, but it’s true. To buy an American-made product is to take part in the vast industrial ecosystem ...

When Gary and Kay Campbell started their stone- and woodworking business, Rustic Workbench, in 2005, one of the first items Gary made was a dibble ($25). The Jefferson-based Campbells, avid gardeners, ...

Sometimes a simple solution to a home repair problem is the most ideal one. There are a number of versatile, inexpensive hand ...

Simple changes go a long way. And this new year, I'm taking small steps to live a more sustainable life. Starting with switching to more conscious cleaning tools. Plastic tidying kits might seem more ...

Austin Vita Mzee Mwatete uses one of the tools he has fabricated in his farm in Mwatete, near Taveta, Taita-Taveta. [Luis Tato/FAO] Ms Janet Chuma, Mr Austin Vita Mzee and Mr Peter Kahui have two ...

Mass-produced tools have flooded the market, but there are still a handful of American-made brands making tools built for tough jobs. If you want tools that won’t fall apart after a year or two, ...

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