I love working with wood. I don’t know if it’s my manstincts kicking in (*New Word Alert: Manstincts – Man and instincts put together), but cutting and shaping wood brings me to a primal state that often makes me raise my head and caveman grunt like Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor. Uh-Uh-Uh-UH-UH-UGGH! Let’s move on from that Tim Allen 90s catchphrase crap before that annoying grunting noise gets stuck in your head. Suffice it to say, I’m in love with woodworking and I really love to share my love with everyone. Ok, that came out wrong. I love to share my knowledge of woodworking with DIYer’s who want to beautify their own home with trim, baseboard and molding, but are too scared to try it because they’re afraid of screwing it up. If that describes you (or you want to pick up a trick or two), read on for tips to help you tackle any trim. Read More
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D-Line Decorative Cable Cover for the Finishing Touch
One relatively minor thing that can make a nice room look disheveled is exposed cables and cords (well, that, and a hungover friend sleeping over on the couch. Ruins the picture every time.). Unfortunately, cable, phone and electric outlets aren’t always situated where we’d like them to be. This often means that a snake of cables from the wall outlet to your electronics is necessary. People can deal with it in a number of ways; just let them sit there, ready to be tripped on; staple them to your baseboard (which, if you’re not careful enough, can cause damage to the cord that can actually be quite dangerous); or use little sticker hooks to keep them in a spot on the floor or wall (I am, of course, referring to cables and cords – not your hungover friend on the couch). Read More