Wood is a fascinating material to work with, but not everyone knows how to turn a piece of wood into an amazing object. For those of us who are not crafty, watching videos of artisans creating works ...

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Ten years ago, when people came into the Toy Chest in Nashville, Indiana, they would often gravitate toward loud, bright toys and ignore the quieter ones. Back then, “I would get a lot more, ‘Oh, no, ...