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. Â You need to decide which kind of grain you are looking for, and if you need a hard or a soft wood. Â It is important … Read more
I have been painting furniture and cabinets for years. Â I have also been refinishing and building furniture and of course, I want the smoothest, most professional finish on my projects. Â I quickly learned that I absolutely had no choice but to use a spray gun for the smoothest finish possible. Â I have used all methods … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
I will start by saying that I am a woodworker. Â The DIY projects that I attempt don’t involve glue guns, they involve tools with more voltage. Â These are the top 5 shop tools you need to attempt big DIY projects, crafts or woodworking. Â I will post my top 5 hand tools for DIY projects shortly. … Read more
