Build It

When you set out to build bunk beds without a kit, you can create whatever set-up fits your kids and their space. While it’s more fun to customize the project, it can be tricky to make a project without any instructions.

A finished basement is a thing of beauty. The transition from cold, concrete cellar to a sweet spot for everything from relaxing to working out…

A portable generator is power—that means normalcy, heat, hot showers, safety—when there is none. It’s real payback: Connecting people and power cords. Note: We worked with…

There’s never enough space for all the stuff when I cook on the grill, so I set out to build a table to solve that…

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

This is one of those woodworking projects that started as one thing—a raised garden planter—then took on a new life as the cooler deck cooler….

Wood wainscoting is one of my favorite interior finishes. It’s fun, clean, and all carpentry. And it looks sensational. In this video I run through…

This winter garden makes me happy. The landscape design is a little out of the ordinary—which makes it a perfect winter yard project. Don’t let…

We threw an obstacle course race themed birthday party for our son Jack. It was a huge hit for all the kids, super-active, and fun…