Building a Hay Bale Blind

hay bale blind, framework, sketch

Game animals have learned to fear man. This has caused hunters to adopt techniques to make it harder for the animals they are hunting to see or smell them. whether they are deer or turkey hunting or anything in-between, hunters look to use blinds to make it impossible for the game they are hunting to … Read more

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How to Make Barn Quilts

barn quilt, pattern

The simple craft of making barn quilts has had a resurgence since the turn of the century after a long hiatus. Originating hundreds of years ago, barn quilts were originally intended as a simple decoration on utilitarian buildings (barns) that weren’t normally painted. They came to the United States with the colonists and have continued … Read more

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How to Drill Angled Holes

angled hole, jig, drawing

Using angled holes or angled pocket holes to attach pieces of furniture together has slowly been gaining in popularity over the years. In the past you could only find it used on fine furniture, where the cosmetics of puttied fastener holes on the surface was unacceptable. But today it’s becoming so commonplace, that you find … Read more

DIY Speaker Stands

angle, speaker stand, design, wood

Anyone who really enjoys listening to their home stereo or entertainment center knows that speaker placement is important. Not only does that placement affect the quality of the sound, but it can also affect where we hear the sound coming from. Speakers on the floor are great for boosting the base sound, but in the … Read more

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DIY PVC Greenhouse

greenhouse, ridge pole

The greenhouse is an ancient invention, going all the way back to the Roman Empire. It is the oldest example of passive solar heating, creating an environment for plants to grow in, where they otherwise couldn’t survive. Anyone who loves gardening and lives in a cold environment needs to have a greenhouse; at a minimum, … Read more

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