Learn how to tell if your scissors are dull or damaged—and the simple sharpening techniques that can bring them back to life.

Sandpaper is another great tool to sharpen scissors at home. Just cut a strip of sandpaper (medium grit) and fold it in half ...

I remember my dad giving me my first Barlow pocket knife as a child. I still have it. It is also still sharp because he taught me how to sharpen a pocket knife it on the same day, along with a strong ...