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PRACTICAL TIPS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT DIY-ERS AND CRAFT ENTHUSIASTS

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