Last Saturday, as I was putting the finishing touches on my deck — new rug, new plants, new weather-proof seat cushions — I heard the familiar tings, pings and clunketty-clunks from my three sets of ...

There's no doubt that wind chimes add a serene sound to your outdoor space, but they aren't always the most aesthetically-pleasing items. If you're not careful about your selection, wind chimes can ...

Years back, I learned about the lesser-known sonambient work of Italian-American designer Harry Bertoia. Bertoia, celebrated ...

1. Find a sturdy stick outside that’s about a foot long and straight. 2. Measure 22 inches of orange ribbon, then cut with scissors. Tie one end of the ribbon to the middle of the stick with a tight ...

Reader Tom Schipani of Virginia hates the sound of wind chimes: “Wind chimes, cowbells and other wind-driven noise polluters can inflict their clanging nightmare on any windy day or night.” (Orlin ...