Gardening, How To, Pest Control
Okay, so it’s not technically a true split rail, but it’s a sturdier alternative. This split rail looking fence with wire mesh was a necessity for us since the arrival of two puppies not long …
Written by: Liz
Normally we’re talking about brutish power tools and rugged home improvement projects. But occasionally, we like to tap into our inner Christopher Lowell and get our decorator on. So today, we’ll be talking tapestries baby! …
Written by: Marc Lyman
It seems as if I’ve been on a mission of late to show you how to grow plants and to use scrap materials to do it. I hope you’re not offended, but then again why …
Written by: Leroy
I could have called this “how to build a bean bag toss game”, but what’s the fun in that? It isn’t often that I get to use the term “cornhole” in polite company (you’re polite …
Written by: Jen
DIY Discussion, Gardening, How To
I’ve been talking a lot about gardens lately. I know, I’m sorry. It’s just that it’s that time of year and I am super pumped. I’ve spent the last few months doing tons of research …
Written by: Leroy
DIY Discussion, How To, Woodworking
I remember saying this many times growing up in beautiful southern California. Or at least some version thereof. “Man, I’m never gonna stop surfin’!”… “Yeah man, let’s surf forever!”… “Hey dude, if one of us …
Written by: Brad
Talk about a distressing situation! We are expecting our second child, a girl, in the beginning of August. Thank you very much. In case you were wondering, yes we did register at several places; dewalt.com, …
Written by: Leroy
This wine rack is made from salvaged 2×10 wood (pine for the shelves and upright supports and cherry for the wine bottle holders), left over from another project. Overall dimensions for this wine rack are …
Written by: Liz
No matter what style of house you’re in, there are lots of tricks to enhancing the style and vibe of your home. Some architectural styles like Spanish Colonial, Craftsman, Victorian, Gothic, Greek Revival, and even …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, How To, Resources
Some time ago Brad wrote a pretty good article about reclaiming wood. So on the heels of that story, I thought I’d share my own experiences with reclaiming wood. As you may have gathered from …
Written by: Leroy