Remember how clever some people thought they were; with that predictable howler, “Time to buy a watch!”, every time someone asked the time of day? Yes, I’ve been that guy and I’m not proud of …
Written by: Steve
Hardware, How To, Kitchen, Rockler
A few years back, we bought an old farmhouse that needed a good bit of attention. Slowly – and there are those, including my lovely wife, who might say TOO slowly – we are renovating …
Written by: Phil
DIY Discussion, How To, Tools, Woodworking
We’ve all seen furniture and home accents made of pallet wood, with that rustic, weathered aesthetic. But where does this versatile material come from and how does one obtain it? For the uninitiated, refined pallet …
Written by: Steve
How To, Landscaping, Sponsored, Videos
This post is sponsored by Sakrete. In part one of our How to Build a Concrete Block Wall Project we covered the less glamorous side of masonry – the prep work. From demolition, to site …
Written by: Marc Lyman
In last month’s article on basic garden markers, I talked about how to make garden markers with colorful wooden sticks. These are great for labeling seedlings and other annuals, because they are cheap and easy …
Written by: Lauren
How To, Landscaping, Sponsored
This post is sponsored by Sakrete. Have you ever had a seemingly small repair lead to a GIANT home improvement project? We have. Many times. In this case, it all started when some bees took …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Recently, my wife and I spent several days out of town, working on a project. When we got back home on Saturday night, I was ready for a long, hot shower. I unloaded the truck, …
Written by: Phil
Today I’m very excited to bring you an easy wood Christmas tree place card holders DIY project! You can make a whole set of these in minutes! This is a quick and easy project that …
Written by: Monique
Band saw boxes have a distinct aesthetic that’s hard to duplicate by other means. The possible shapes, styles and drawer arrangements – including hidden drawers, lids and lift-out trays – are limited only by your …
Written by: Steve
The toilet, the porcelain throne, it is one of those features of our home that is often taken for granted. . .until there is a problem. This is the point in time that everyone in …
Written by: Bob