The French cleat is a tried-and-true method of hanging a cabinet securely on a wall. Here’s how to use this technique to build a highly customizable storage system for your garage. Not only is it simple to build, but once up on the wall, this system is flexible enough to be quickly rearranged on the…
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Gift Guide: For the DIY-er
Gifts For Those Who Love Home Projects Wondering what to get the Do-It-Yourselfer in your life? Check out our gift guide for some of our favorites. You may even be able to score a deal! Need more gift ideas? Find gift guides for General Contractors, Electricians, Plumbers, and Woodworkers.
Do You Need A Portable Or Home Standby Generator
Buying the right generator is personal. It has to do with your power needs, your budget, how you view convenience and where you live. This process doesn’t have to be difficult, and generator experts are available to help you with this buying decision. Nonetheless, there are several personal questions you need to answer before choosing…
Framing Materials To Consider When Remodeling
Framing Materials When you are considering framing materials before a remodeling project starts there are pros and cons to using both wood or metal studs, making neither option the clean-cut winner. Much of this decision depends on the particular application and your personal preferences. Here’s a quick run-down on the differences between the two types…
Getting to Know the Sawstop Brand
What is the history of SawStop? In 1999, Dr. Steve Gass asked: What if you could stop a saw blade and prevent a serious injury? 60 days later, Dr. Gass had built his first prototype. Five years later, in 2004, the first SawStop Table Saw was sold. Today, SawStop table saws protect nearly 100,000 woodworkers…
Smoked Turkey using a Bradley Smoker
Thanksgiving is a perfect time for a smoked turkey. It’s a wonderful day filled with memories, games, and our favorite – food. If you are hosting this year, we know you’re already stressed and scheduling your time in the kitchen like a drill sergeant. Kitchen space is hard to come by with all the food…
Grill Maintenance Tips
As the seasons change and winter approaches, prepare your home and give your grill extra care. Whether you’re a committed chef or planning to store your grill through the winter, understanding the importance of grill maintenance is critical. Here are some essential tips to help you navigate the cooler months with a well-maintained grill. Additionally,…
Important Winter Lawn Care Maintenance Tips
When the leaves start to change and the air has a bit of a chill to it, homeowners everywhere start to spring into action to get their lawns ready for the chilly, icy winter. Taking a few days out of the month throughout the season all but guarantees your lawn will grow in beautifully this…
How To Build A Table Out Of Walnut And Steel
DIY Walnut And Steel Table This walnut and steel conference table build (which could also be a dining table) was my most involved woodworking project, including drawbored breadboard ends, processing rough lumber, panel glue-ups, and more. The build also included a welded steel base using 1″ square tubing. Tools Used Get Started with the Metal…
Pumpkin Carving With Milwaukee M12 Cordless Tools
Pumpkin Carving Tools Pumpkin carving is something many people look forward to each October. Carving a pumpkin into a fun, wacky, scary face lets you embrace your creative side. However, doing so with nothing more than a kitchen knife can make this task tough. The right Milwaukee power tools can make it easier. Here are…