It was about 2 days before Christmas and my wife told me that we needed 4 large picture frames for the kids playroom and it was going to be part of their Christmas presents. The problem was… We had already blown the Christmas budget and I had no time to build anything extravagant! I
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How to Choose the Right Wood for your DIY Project
Choosing the Right Wood for a Project There are two main things to look for when you are searching for the right wood for your DIY or craft project. You need to decide which kind of grain you are looking for, and if you need a hard or a soft wood. It is important
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How to Get the Smoothest Finish on your Painted Furniture
I have been painting furniture and cabinets for years. I have also been refinishing and building furniture and of course, I want the smoothest, most professional finish on my projects. I quickly learned that I absolutely had no choice but to use a spray gun for the smoothest finish possible. I have used all methods
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Choosing the Right Table Saw- What to Look For
Nearly all table saws will fall into two main categories. They will either be a “contractor saw” or “cabinet saw.” Your budget, available space, and what type of work you plan on doing will determine what type of saw you should purchase. A contractor saw is light and portable and is limited on how large
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How to Build Simple Crates
While I usually have a tendency to make projects more difficult by demanding perfection, I think crate boxes have more character with some imperfections. I purposefully did not sand the cedar planks, and did not try to match my corners perfectly. Although, I did nail and glue the joints to make sure that they last
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How to Build a Kid’s Workbench for Under $15
I have a 3 year-old boy who loves to “fix” with me. So, one afternoon I made him this workbench with a couple of 2×4’s. Determine the right Size: Have your child hold a tool out to gauge how high you will want the bench, if they are really going to be playing on it
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5 Must-Have DIY Shop Tools
I will start by saying that I am a woodworker. The DIY projects that I attempt don’t involve glue guns, they involve tools with more voltage. These are the top 5 shop tools you need to attempt big DIY projects, crafts or woodworking. I will post my top 5 hand tools for DIY projects shortly.
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Give Builder-Grade Cabinets a Custom Look
We had just moved into our new house and we were so excited, but it was driving me crazy that when you stood upstairs and looked down into the kitchen you could see the unfinished tops of our cabinets! I personally think the builder should have finished the top of the cabinets, but some builders
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How to Build Shadow Boxes
This was a fun project for me because it was not too difficult and we have had a lot of fun decorating with them in different ways. Not only can they hang on the walls as shadow boxes, but they are nice to stack on top of a piece of furniture and decorate as well. Wood
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4 Popular DIY Fire Pit Ideas
Fire pits are a great way to bring friends and family together. They cozy up a yard and add both a romantic and “togetherness” element to your outdoor space. There are a lot of different directions you can go with a fire pit. Fire pits can vary a great deal and are built in all different
