I have been practicing “actual” woodworking as a hobby for only a short time now. At first, I was always telling people, “yeah I do woodworking on the side”, like it made me cool or something. In reality, all I was really doing was sanding and staining wood and calling it woodworking. Which I guess … Read more
Pliers are beyond essential for any true craftsman or DIY-er to own. Chances are, you’ve already owned a couple of pairs, some good some bad, and already understand the penultimate importance they carry in any work environment. With a plethora of specialized pliers available for all types of job, it can be challenging to find the … Read more
A quality cordless drill is practically indispensable, and no DIYer or homeowner should be without one. Cordless drills can tackle a broad variety of tasks from basic drilling and driving to more complex building projects. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at five of the best cordless drills on the market, and show … Read more
If you’re looking to create a rustic appearance when crafting your next project, one of the things you should consider using is live edge wood. Live edge wood has grown significantly in popularity over the past couple of years, as many people find themselves impressed with its natural appearance. If you’re curious about what live … Read more
Well, mason jars have officially come a long way from your grandma’s stewed tomatoes. Now, people have started making amazingly cute gifts out of these classic jars. Here are several creative ideas to gift to someone special on any occasion. #1 Spa and Pampering in a jar Mallory from Classy Clutter shows us how to … Read more
Adding a rustic barn door is a great addition to any home. These doors are a great conversation piece, and the touch of Americana they provide adds warmth to any room. Chances are, you took a look at barn door kits, or reclaimed barn doors and recoiled in horror at their huge price tags. Thankfully, … Read more
If you love making things you should take a look at these 25 Genius Craft Ideas! Some of them use repurposed items and transform them into something new and useful. You can decorate your home or office with the many crafts you can create with very little time or effort. Whether you are itching to … Read more
These easy and fun crafts for kids of all ages are entertaining. If you tell your child that you are getting ready to make a craft project together, odds are his eyes are going to light up! Not only is it a blast to work on projects together, but it is also some fantastic quality time. … Read more
Looking for a way to give older furniture a makeover? This ultimate list of painted furniture ideas is sure to give you some inspiration. 1. Weathered Style Makeover Snazzy Little Things provides a 3-step tutorial on how to make your own weathered style furniture. This is awesome and you will be able to weather so many … Read more
One of the easiest ways to add a warm and cozy touch to any room in your home is with a wood accent wall. Accent walls are easy to build, there’s a myriad of different finish options, and they look at home virtually anywhere. Read on, and we’ll show you how to tackle this easy … Read more
So, your inner Hank Hill or Tim the Tool Man is itching to build something new. That’s fantastic news, but where do you begin? How do you turn that bookshelf idea on Pinterest into reality? The answer is simple: Every carpenter needs the right woodworking power tools. Without the best woodworking tools, your project ideas … Read more
Who isn’t making something out of pallets these days? I think that’s the question.Heck, I’m just waiting on somebody to build a whole house out of pallets. (UPDATE:Somebody did.) We’ve put together a list of DIY pallet furniture ideas with an emphasis on pallet ideas that are actually doable without having a background in construction and an … Read more