Most people think of plywood as just cheap, utility-grade wood. For years, I thought the same—until I started working on weekend furniture builds in my garage and realized how much potential it actually has. I’ve used plywood to create pieces that look like solid oak, brushed metal, even marble. Some attempts were a disaster (don’t … Read more
Drying Wood in the Oven: The Ultimate How-To Guide for Woodworkers and Homeowners Can you really dry wood in your kitchen oven? Yep — and sometimes it’s the quickest way to salvage a soggy log or get lumber ready for your next DIY build. I’ve done it myself on more than a few cold mornings … Read more
I didn’t expect the stairs to be the thing that annoyed me most about my house. But every time I walked up them, I saw that awful old carpet, fraying at the edges, looking dirty even after vacuuming. So one day, without much of a plan, I grabbed a utility knife and started ripping it … Read more
When I built my first exterior wall, I had no clue what I was doing. I was halfway through a shed build when I suddenly realized, “Wait, how do I even start framing this thing?” That was a few years and a lot of 2x4s ago. Now I’ve got my own process down. It’s not … Read more
One Saturday morning, I was drinking coffee on our back porch when I looked up and finally admitted it—our ceiling looked awful. It was old drywall, cracked in spots, and a stain shaped like Florida spread from one corner. I wanted something that actually looked intentional. Cozy. Finished. I looked into all kinds of options—tongue-and-groove … Read more