Dad went to great lengths to protect his tools. As we grew up and created our own workshops, we did what we could to make sure everything was easy to get to and was as well-organized as Dad's shop.

What’s one way to add a little oomph to a humdrum room without a full-fledged makeover or out-of-control budget? Wood slats. There are many reasons why wood slats (also called wood lath) are a popular ...