How-to

How to make a croquet set at home.

If Thor made a croquet set, he'd have this one. Big. Bad. Burned. And ready to bring the thunder. Want… Read More

June 29, 2017

Weekend DIY Woodworking Project: How to Make a Cutting Board / Serving Tray

Traditional, highly skilled woodworking is an art and a science all to itself. I do more more of a blend… Read More

June 2, 2017

Workbench woodworking projects: Build the best garden bench ever

I love woodworking projects for the yard. This one (two) will get a ton of use from benches to tables… Read More

June 1, 2017

How to Update Your Shed This Weekend

Need to update your shed? Here's how to update a shed with a ramp and some gardening features in a… Read More

May 17, 2017

Workbench woodworking projects: Wood and copper pipe bathroom towel holder

I love woodworking projects that blend materials. This one combines wood and copper to create a bathroom towel holder. This… Read More

May 2, 2017

Workbench woodworking projects: The cooler cooler, AKA garden planter

This is one of those woodworking projects that started as one thing---a raised garden planter---then took on a new life… Read More

May 1, 2017

DIY woodworking projects: Make a vase / candle holder from reclaimed lumber

I call woodworking projects I make with regular carpentry tools 'workbench woodworking'. I call working with 100-plus year old 3x10… Read More

March 30, 2017

Outsmart your Spring cleaning blues with these simple tips and tools

Got the I-don't-want-to-do-this Spring cleaning blues? Check out these tips and tools to make life easier when you just can't… Read More

March 27, 2017

How to make a miter saw work bench with framing lumber

Pro, weekend DIYer, or somewhere in between, you probably find your miter saw is the center of what you do.… Read More

March 22, 2017

Don’t throw away your old paint brush. 3 tips keep paintbrushes working

An old paint brush has a lot more uses than just slathering on paint. I use them all the time… Read More

March 20, 2017