Another smart use for a carpenter pencil is to make quick measurements, thanks to its shape that measures 0.5 inches in width and 0.25 inches in depth. Because of its shape, though, sharpening it ...

Take heart. A new school year is upon us — the perfect time to sharpen our pencils, roll up our sleeves and redouble our efforts to learn from this school of love. [hotblock] No matter our ...

I prefer to think of this as a time to sharpen my pencils. Who uses pencils anymore?! So, I know I date myself. But my dear friend, poet Cheryl Clarke, gave me the pencil sharpener she had when she ...

Triangular pencils can help reduce hand fatigue if you're doing a lot of writing or drawing. However, sharpening them can be a challenge, due to their non-traditional shape. After all, most pencil ...