Building a Hay Bale Blind

hay bale blind, framework, sketch

Game animals have learned to fear man, which has caused hunters to adopt techniques to make it harder for the animals they are hunting to see or smell them. Whether hunting deer, turkey, or anything in between, hunters look to use blinds to make it impossible for the game they are hunting to realize that … 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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How to Remove Floor Tile

chisel, tool

Ceramic tile is a great floor covering. It’s tough, inexpensive, easy to clean, durable and attractive. Even so, it can eventually get to the point where it has enough chips in it, or doesn’t match your dĂ©cor, leaving you with no option but to replace it. When that time comes, you need to know the … Read more

How to Make a Valance Box

Valance Box

Adding valances can dress up any window or even a whole room, adding a touch of elegance to what might otherwise be considered a rather plain window dressing. Yet you rarely find them in people’s homes. Why is that? Because valances are custom additions to a window, they are something that most people can’t afford. … Read more

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Painting Plywood

plywood, primer, paint

Unless a project you make out of plywood is something temporary or it is just going to spend its life in the garage, you’re probably going to want to apply some sort of finish to it. Finishes enhance the appearance of the original wood, as well as helping to protect it. There are many ways … Read more