Woodworking is all about shaping wood. While there are a wide variety of ways to shape wood, they can be divided into two basic categories: cutting wood to remove parts and attaching pieces together. Within each of those two categories, there are several ways to accomplish most woodworking tasks. For the most part, woodworking today … Read more
Curious about house exterior wall construction? Want to build a small shed somewhere on your property, or try your hand at putting up a tiny house? Exterior walls aren’t terribly difficult to build, and the process takes a surprisingly short amount of time with the right tools and just a bit of know-how. This guide … Read more
Curved panels have always been a part of fine furniture, cabinetry and architectural trim. Considerably harder and therefore more expensive than flat panels, curved panels are one of the things woodworkers use to distinguish their fine quality work from more mundane woodworking. While not all fine woodworking includes curved panels, enough does that we can … Read more
Shuffleboard is an old game, having started in England in the 1400s. Originally called “shove-grout” it involved shoving a “great,” which was a large silver coin, down the table. While similar to today’s version, shuffleboard has become more formalized, with actual tables made special for the purpose, rather than using whatever table is available. Special … Read more
Most people are afraid to install shingles on their own roofs, and with good reason. A full third of fatal construction accidents happen from people falling off of roofs; so proper safety is essential when installing any sort of roof. But with the right safety precautions in place, installing a roof really isn’t all that … Read more