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 “accurate” I’m 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 it’s 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
Applying finish is part and parcel of pretty much any woodworking project. For most of us, it’s more like an afterthought; something we have to do to bring out projects to completion; but not something we enjoy doing. While there are plenty of us who still use a paintbrush to apply our varnish and other … Read more
Everyone recognizes the toilet as a basic necessity of life. Our modern plumbing systems aid in keeping us healthy, by properly eliminating waste, which could otherwise contribute to the spread of disease. But what do you do if you don’t have a sewer system to hook up to? More and more, there are people who … Read more