Oil-based polyurethane varnish is shiny and beautiful and truly brings out the outstanding inherent properties of the wood on which it is being sprayed on. However, it is one of the most difficult types of varnish to apply. In this video, watch Darbin Notes who how to spray polyurethane for faster, mess-free coverage on your … Read more
Making rustic looking wooden coasters for your drinks is a fairly simple DIY project. The idea actually comes from a YouTube video by ThisWoodworker and I want to highlight some of the key points and also encourage you to ‘call an audible’ if needed and make your own customizations to the coasters. After all, it’s going to … Read more
Although drywall has become the choice material over the last several decades for interior wall construction, many older homes (built prior to 1950 or so) will have plaster walls throughout. A plaster mixture (usually gypsum, lime, or cement) is wet when first mixed, allowing it to be spread out as a putty over wall framework (usually … Read more
This project is something you can tackle in a very short amount of time with no money at all (assuming you have an extra piece of wood trim). Who wouldn’t want an amazing tree branch coat rack in their man cave or some other outdoorsy area/decor theme? What You’ll NeedApproximately 12 branches, at least 10 inches long7 … Read more
Like any household appliance, water heaters are instruments that are prone to the effects of age and wear-and-tear. Fortunately for the DIY’er, they’re not overly-complicated instruments, and troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing them is often times quite easy.First Things First: Gas v. ElectricGas and electric water heaters both operate on the same basic principle that heat … Read more
If you’re looking for a cheap DIY bed, then consider making your own bed out of pallets. Wood pallet tutorials are everywhere, and they are highly versatile and come with naturally rustic wood which has a very weathered and textured look. Today’s tutorial comes from the YouTube video posted by Observer Media Group. Now, regular, old pallets may … Read more