Shark was kind enough to send me one of its latest models, the PowerPro Cordless Stick Vacuum, to try out. And it's made me realise just how much we've been missing out on.

Commentary: With powerful suction and versatility across surfaces, these Shark vacuums are essential weapons against crumbs, dirt, glitter and whatever my kids think of next.

I took an 87 lb block of epoxy and wood and carved it into a rainbow trout using bent lamination for the first time. Watch the full process, from rough power carving with a chainsaw to the detailed ...