Clogged Drains: Fix ’em Yourself
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 …
Written by: Ty
How To
DIY Fence Building Tips, Part 2
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 …
Written by: Ty
DIY Discussion, How To, Woodworking
Playground DIY, With Some Little Help
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
Dear Crabby- Random DIY Advice for the Home Fixated
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
How To Build a Pony Wall
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
Finish Carpentry: A Beginning
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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Biscuit Joinery, A Pictorial Of a Picture Frame
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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Stackable Sawhorses Designs and Sawhorse Plans, DIY Easily
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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Fence Building Tips, Getting Started
Building fences is sweet. It is a relatively simple way to really dress up your yard, and if built high enough insulates you from neighbors, sweeping mountain vistas, and the awkward explanations as you stumble …
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DIY Discussion, How To, Kitchen
Kitchen Remodeling, 5 Must-Read Tips to Consider Before You Start
Remodeling a kitchen is a big undertaking. A lot of things need to be considered before taking the plunge. Frankly–a lot of fun things need to be hashed out. For me–I would probably have to …
Written by: Ty