Gingerbread ornamentation and Queen Anne architecture go hand in hand, especially this time of year. Author Virginia Savage McAlester claims that at least half of Queen Anne houses have “spindlework” ...

Q. Our dining-room chairs have backs made of spindles that fit into sockets in the seats. Over the years the backs on several chairs have become loose and can be easily wiggled. If I pull hard on the ...

At some point, you've likely crossed paths with old spindles at a thrift store or some that were tossed out from an old staircase, chair, or bed frame. Most people wouldn't give cracked, mismatched, ...

Balusters provide character as well as support to any balustrade. While balusters are most commonly purchased pre-made, many homeowners are now opting to make their own. However, because of the ...

IN A MODERN Manhattan apartment, Los Angeles designer Kerry Joyce was faced with a blank-slate bedroom sadly lacking in architectural charisma. He had introduced vintage pieces in other rooms, so Mr.

correction An earlier version of this story mistakenly reported that joints repaired with hide glue are weaker than wood. In general, using hide glue results in joints that are stronger than wood. The ...

The following is a transcription of the video: Narrator: JMP Wood in Brooklyn, New York, is known for its exceptional woodwork and close attention to detail. A family business that started in the ...