As my wife will tell you–it is a pretty safe bet that I will find a way to build something new, destroy something, or otherwise make permanent any new electronic gadget I get. I kid …
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Caulking is one of those things that seems pretty easy to do…but in reality it’s a big pain. It’s not very fun, glamorous, and if you need an example of this…there is no such show …
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Ok, so I know that the Lord of the Dance, Michael Flatley isn’t really a clogger–but where else are you going to find how to fix a clogged drain, and a Flatley reference in the …
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Last time we hit up getting started fence building tips, we talked a bit about the planning, layout, and installation of the posts. Now, we’ll cover the actual framing of the fence, and finishing it …
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DIY Discussion, How To, Woodworking
A few Saturdays ago I was enticed by the promise of beer and steaks to help a fellow carpenter with an “easy” project. Why I listen to this guy anymore is beyond me. At last …
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DIY Discussion, How To, Pest Control, Safety
At some point, I think I mentioned that I busted up my ankle, and how glorious it was. I think the painkillers must have been going to my head. There pretty much isn’t anything fun …
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Building Materials, DIY Discussion, How To
So far I’ve hit on things like fences, decks, destroying your kitchen, and installing TVs on your lawn mowers. All fairly involved, (and supremely practical) big projects that require a lot of planning and some …
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DIY Discussion, How To, Woodworking
Sheesh. That title seems like I will be embarking on an 11 part saga about finish carpentry. I will spare you the other 10 installments, and just focus on what I think is important. For …
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This article has it all! Biscuits, Joints, and a Pictorial. Almost everything one needs for a satisfying evening, almost. The hardcore woodworkers may whine and squeal that doweling a joint is better, faster, stronger, cheaper, …
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Ok–this article is pretty much the equivalent of what monkeys do when they are bored. They grab…er…”material” and throw it around. Writers sometimes use this technique when trying out new ideas or just plain don’t …
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