An oval dining table is one of those pieces that quietly solves problems you didnât even realize you had. Tight corners, awkward walkways, chairs constantly bumping into walls â an oval shape smooths all of that out. Over the years, Iâve owned rectangular tables, round tables, and even a square one that looked great in … Read more
I made a dish drainer because the one I had kept bothering me. It didnât really break; it just stopped doing what it was supposed to do. Plates leaned. Water stayed on the counter. I kept moving things around instead of just letting them dry. I didnât want to keep buying new ones. The last … Read more
Smoked meat is a favorite of many people. Thereâs just something about the smoke flavoring that tickles the taste buds, making the meal more enjoyable. But thatâs not where smoking began. The practice of smoking meat likely dates back to the days when people lived in caves. One of the oldest methods of food preservation. … Read more
Plywood chair mats are more durable than plastic mats. Plastic mats crack and curl over time. Glass mats last longer but cost more and are harder to live with. A plywood mat stays flat and handles repeated use better. That is why plywood is used here. A chair mat can be made from plywood instead … Read more
A jon boat is one of the few boats that actually makes sense to build at home. Itâs simple by designâflat bottom. Straight sides. Mostly plywood. No curves you have to fight with and no special boat tools youâll never use again. When people hear the word boatbuilding, they usually imagine something complicatedâsteam bending. Fancy … Read more