Whether you’re tackling some interior or exterior plumbing, or you’re building your next project with galvanized piping, knowing how to cut it is a lesson that every home craftsman needs to learn. While it may seem intimidating at first, learning how to cut galvanized pipe is actually quite easy. Today, we’re going to cover everything you’ll … Read more
They say the only two guarantees in life are death and taxes. I argue that there is a third: your lawn will continue to grow, no matter what. The lawn doesn’t care about your vacation, holidays, or anything else that may have prevented you from mowing. If you’ve reached a point where your lawn is overgrown, … Read more
Cutting marble is intimidating for almost everyone, even seasoned DIY veterans. Not only is the project more difficult than most, but any errors you make have the potential to ruin the expensive material. But, luckily, with the right tools and just a little know-how, this seemingly difficult task becomes much more manageable. By the time you’re done reading … Read more
Ventilated wire shelving is affordable, versatile, and available in a lot of options. Yet another benefit is its ease of installation. Most of the time, it’s easy to install in a closet, garage, or another area of the home in its store-bought condition. Sometimes, however, the standardized lengths that it comes in just don’t work … Read more
There are a lot of fun DIY projects that utilize old wine corks. Not only do they create an interesting, unique, and functional finished product, but they’re also a great way to use up any old corks you have lying around. Yet sometimes a wine cork just won’t work in its standard condition. Instead, the specifics of … Read more
Aluminum siding is an affordable way to spruce up the exterior of any home. It’s a versatile material that’s durable and easy to work with. But, if you’ve never worked with aluminum siding, it can seem very intimidating at first. If you’re looking for tips on how to cut aluminum siding, you’ve come to the right … Read more
Cutting any sort of stone or brick seems pretty intimidating. Add fire to the name, and it’s easy to feel like the project is way over your head. Fortunately, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. With just a bit of know-how and a few regularly available tools, the question of how to cut firebrick … Read more
Did you know you can build a fence from pallets with relative ease? Thanks to “Totally Awesome Fishing” you’re about to find out how. The greatest part of this project is that you don’t have to spend hours doing the hardest part of pallet projects, dismantling pallets! At least not in the way you are … Read more
When it comes to dirty, four-letter words, I believe tile should be added to the list. Tile, especially porcelain tile can be difficult to work with and easy to break. It’s no wonder that many home craftsmen don’t feel comfortable working with it. But, fear not, because working with tile doesn’t have to be a nightmare. … Read more
What You’ll NeedCoffee GroundsMason JarSteel WoolWhite VinegarMeasuring CupBowlHow It WorksThe chemical formula is: 4Fe + 3O2 = 2Fe2O3 Clears things right up doesn’t it….maybe not? That reddish-brown crud we call “rust” is all around us, yet we probably rarely think much about it. It turns out what we call rust is a chemical process that combines … Read more
Whitewashing wood is a great way to create a beautiful, weathered look on any home project. While it may look like it’s difficult and involved, getting a whitewashed finish is actually much easier than you may have thought. Today, we’ll cover everything you need to know about how to whitewash wood, and by the time you’re … Read more
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