I remember my first DIY project like it was yesterday — a wobbly shoe rack made from warped 2x4s and way too many screws. I was working out of a cramped rental garage with a folding table, a hand-me-down drill, and more enthusiasm than sense. I didn’t have a clue what I needed, so I … Read more
Over time, the hardware on your doors, windows, and cabinets will naturally wear out, corrode, or lose its shine. This often leads to people replacing it or covering it with paint. Many older homes feature stunning brass hardware on doors and cabinets, but it’s often hidden under multiple layers of paint. Replacing worn or rusty … Read more
One of the challenges in using plywood as a material for projects is fastening the plywood. While glues, screws, and nails (the traditional fasteners) work, many newer pins and materials developed for the furniture assembly industry are considerably better. The only problem is that they tend to be expensive materials if you’re not a furniture … Read more
The Rotozip tool is part of the newer crop of power that has come out in recent years, adding more features to the traditional tools we all know and love. Like other more unique power tools, it was designed to cut holes in drywall. But the Rotozip tool has gone far beyond that and is … Read more
Of all the types of woodworking out there, carving can be the least expensive to get into. That’s not to say that it’s impossible to spend a lot on woodcarving, because it’s quite possible. As in any other area of woodworking, how much one ultimately spends depends a lot on how deeply the carver wants … Read more