Building with wood is not my strong suit. That said, I have wanted a new garden table to put under my deck where I can repot, grow, and enjoy my plants. There is an old barn on my property and I knew I could recycle some of the wood from the inside walls to put…
There are many people who can look at a piece of wood and see a finished project. I have family members who see possibilities for amazing cabinets, bookshelves, and tables when they see a stack of wood. There are others who can take old pallets and create decorations for the home and focus pieces for…
Recently we spent some time working on some home improvement projects. I haven’t spent a lot of time working with saws, lumber and power tools, but the little time I have spent has taught me some important lessons. Here are some real life tips for your next DIY home improvement projects and jobs! This post…
Have you ever driven past a pile of old wood pallets and thought they could be something amazing, but you just didn’t know what? Some of my friends and other bloggers have been using pallets and reclaimed wood pieces to create things of beauty. Ideas for Wood Pallet DIY Projects Wooden pallets are a great…
Hundreds and thousands of home-owners enjoy the challenges of DIY, which distinguishes it as one of the most popular past-times in the country. It is also one of the most dangerous, however, as the nature of the work and the tools involved means that there are a number of risks which must be taken into…
This blog is testament to the different activities we all participate in and enjoy. Each of us tends to have at least on hobby or activity into which they devote the majority of their time; mine is finding and restoring old furniture. Old furniture has always been a passion of mine since when I can…
Being able to create and build a masterpiece from pieces of wood is more than a hobby -it’s a craft. Buying all the tools and supplies you need can start to add up to some serious money. But there are ways to enjoy building with wood without breaking your budget. Here are a few woodworking…