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PRACTICAL TIPS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT DIY-ERS AND CRAFT ENTHUSIASTS

How to Paint Baseboards On Carpet

Before I knew this simple tip, I always avoided projects that would require me to re-paint our baseboard.  The reason being, that if you taped off the baseboard several problems would occur. Here are the best tips on how to paint baseboards with carpet. How To Paint Baseboards With Carpet The tape would shift and … Read more

Easy DIY Custom Finishes to Your Handrail or Half Wall

    We wanted to add a little design to the upstairs in our home, so to do this we thought it we would add a cap to the half wall between the stairs and the hallway.  We also are going to add it to the opening in the loft that looks down into the … Read more

How to Get the Smoothest Finish on your Painted Furniture

How to Get the Smoothest Finish on 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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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. … Read more