Summer warmth and sunshine can be enjoyable; but thereās usually a limit to how much of it we can take. Even the sun worshippers amongst us like to get out of the direct force of the sun at times, hiding out in the shade. While we can always go indoors to do that, itās nice … Read more
Every home needs bookshelves. Even if they arenāt used for real paper books, theyāre useful for storing an abundance of things. From collectibles to childrenās toys, with vinyl LPs and DVDs in between, people use bookshelves to provide them with storage space, to display what they own, and to organize their possessions. Letās face it; … Read more
Painting is one of the most, if not the most, common ways of finishing wood. While it can be argued that painting hides the natural beauty of wood, which some people would call less attractive, there are many cases in which paint is the best finish to use. The only question is which paint is … Read more
Calipers are perhaps the most common instrument in existence for accurate measurement. By āaccurateā Iām referring to something more accurate than you can accomplish with a ruler. While we may not think about it, woodworking regularly requires this degree of accuracy. Fitting a mortise and tenon, making a segmented shape like an octagon or a … Read more
Aquaponics has gained a lot of traction in the last few years, especially amongst the prepping and survival community. But itās not a technology which is limited to those who are preparing to survive disasters. Rather, this is something that anyone who is into gardening can use effectively to grow their own food. While the … Read more