I still remember the first time I saw a spiral staircase up close. I was a kid, visiting a lighthouse on a family trip. The stairs wound up like a corkscrew, disappearing into the sky. I was more interested in the stairs than the view at the top. Years later, I installed one in a … Read more
In woodworking, the old saying āyouāre only as strong as your weakest linkā holds a lot of truth. And more often than not, what determines the strength of that joint is the glue you use. With so many options available today, picking the best wood glue isnāt always straightforward. This guide covers the most trusted … Read more
So, I was halfway through building a couple of floating shelves when I stopped, looked at the plywood I was using, and thought ā āUgh. This just looks like plywood.ā Not exactly the rich, oak look I had pictured in my head. Instead of scrapping the project or shelling out for hardwood, I started playing … Read more
When I built my first exterior wall, I had no clue what I was doing. I was halfway through a shed build when I suddenly realized, “Wait, how do I even start framing this thing?” That was a few years and a lot of 2x4s ago. Now Iāve got my own process down. Itās not … Read more
