Back when I bought my first cordless drill, almost half a century ago, they weren’t all that common. That drill/driver, which was a professional grade tool, was rather expensive and extremely weak by today’s standards. The 7.2 volt battery didn’t provide the oomph of today’s cordless tools, required longer to charge and the smaller battery … Read more
Making a cutting board seems to be one of those projects that every woodworker gets around to, sometime or other. Whether it’s early on in their woodworking journey or later, we all end up hitting a point where we decide that we need a cutting board and make one, rather than taking the more pedestrian … Read more
There’s something a bit old world about a porch swing. It conjures up images of people sitting in the shade of their porch on a warm Sunday afternoon, drinking lemonade and talking to their neighbors; hearkening back to a time when life was simpler, the pace was slower, and we all had time to relax … Read more
Having a basement in a home adds much-needed space. Unfortunately, not all homes come with them. But for those which do, the extra space can be used for storage or converted to additional living space, as the owner prefers. But that extra space doesn’t come without some potential for problems. Basements can flood and animals … Read more
Many of the projects that DIY woodworkers build are for the use of their family. A need or even desire in the family is seen as an opportunity to show off our skills, making something that will hopefully be appreciated and used. Hence, when my youngest daughter became pregnant, it was a good time to … Read more