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Single Sheet Of Plywood Rocking Chair

Are you looking for a new project that won’t break the bank, not involve a whole workshop full of tools, and that you can enjoy all year long?  How about a simple rocking chair made from 1 piece of plywood.  Mr. Fix It, Aaron Massey, lends his talents to this unique build. Step #1: Materials…

How to Quickly Upgrade Your Desk

How To Quickly Perform A Desk Upgrade

You can easily transform an inexpensive desk purchased from an office supply store into a thing of beauty.  Just make an eye-catching wooden piece that sits over the existing top and you have a quick desk upgrade. Start by edge gluing ¾” thick boards together. Once the boards are glued, you’ll want the resulting panel…

Carpenter building a wall.

How to Build a Wall With A Door: Simple as 1..2..3!

Making an addition? Finishing a basement? Building a shed? If so, you’ll probably need to build a wall with at least one door. From lumber and hardware to power tools and cordless tools, here’s what you need to know to make this as simple as 1, 2, 3! Shop now at Acme Tools. 1.) Measure…

Toilet Installation

How to Install a New Toilet During a Home Remodel

A lot of homeowners love the idea of assisting the general contractor with their bathroom remodeling project, but many are afraid they would just be in the way. Discuss this with your contractor; most don’t mind if you want to get your hands a little dirty and learn some home maintenance along the way! Today…

Interior Door

How to Hang Interior Pre-Hung Doors

Getting Started When hanging interior doors the first thing to do is check for proper sizing of the rough opening. The opening should be 2 inches wider and 1 inch taller than the nominal size of the door. The second thing to check is the proper handing of the door. To check proper handing put…

How To Choose The Best Lifting And Rigging Equipment

Choosing lifting and rigging equipment Every large-scale job differs from the previous one. The equipment used to haul a sailboat out of the water for inspection, cleaning, and painting, for example, is different from the rigging equipment used to set up the stage for the next big rock concert. Both instances require a specific set…

Ladder Safety On The Job And At Home

Ladders are familiar job site and around the house tools that provide access to difficult-to-reach locations. Choosing the right ladder for the job at hand and placing it properly prevents accidents and lets you work efficiently. Ladder safety is simple when you follow a few basic usage guidelines. Ladder safety begins with picking the right…

Prepare for the Storm

How to Prepare for a Summer Storm

Summer weather threats vary depending on where you live, but they all share one characteristic: they can happen anytime. Creating an emergency preparedness plan for your family helps keep everyone safe during a crisis and gets your household back to normal quickly after the storm passes. Learn the Risks and Prepare for all Situations The…

Red and Yellow golf balls that have been drilled to make a ladder golf game.

How to Make a Family-Friendly Ladder Golf Game

Ladder golf is a popular and friendly backyard game that’s a hoot to play. You just toss two balls held together by a rope and try to get them to stay on the ladder. (More detailed rules are at the end.) Once you have the materials, you can make your own game in less than an…