Portable Power Tools
TOOL BUYING ADVICE: In Praise of Pro-Grade Tools for Non...
Published on September 3rd, 2024
Balance is one feature that pro tools have over some cheap econo model This drill and impact driver balance right...Continue Reading
Gardening & Farming
BUILDING A BARREL SMOKER: Plans Download and Video Tour
Published on September 3rd, 2024
Click below to watch a video tour of plan for building a backyard meat smoker using a steel barrel Using a steel drum,...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
WOODWORKING: Dowel Joints Simple, Effective & Invisible
Published on September 3rd, 2024
Dowel joints are one of the best ways to connect pieces of wood in the home workshop They're fast, low-tech,...Continue Reading
Article
CRAFTSMANSHIP: Creating Quality in a World of Junk
Published on September 3rd, 2024
All things – even good things – eventually come to an end That said, the right attitude towards woodworking...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
“How Can I Strip The Clear, Factory Coating So Bra...
Published on September 3rd, 2024
Brass is a great metal for hardware, but it does need to be polished to remain pretty Factory-applied lacquer...Continue Reading
Article
Backyard Party Tents: Essential Features to Consider for...
Updated on January 6th, 2025
Planning a backyard gathering can be an exciting yet daunting task From crafting the perfect menu to creating a...Continue Reading
Garages & Outbuildings
Foundation Forms for a Fabric Structure
Published on August 30th, 2024
This is the latest in my ongoing video series about putting up a 42x80 foot fabric structure for equipment storage...Continue Reading
Adhesives
EXTERIOR ADHESIVES: Choosing the Right Waterproof Outdo...
Published on August 30th, 2024
Exterior adhesives for gluing wood (and other things) are different than what makes sense for indoor...Continue Reading
Roofing
How to Shingle a Roof to Last 50 Years
Published on August 30th, 2024
Today's asphalt shingles deliver better value than ever, with top brands offering a 50 year warranty Reading...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
BRASS PIN WOODWORKING JOINT: Learn How Easy It Is To Mak...
Published on August 30th, 2024
This brass pin joint in red oak is a simple yet classy way to strengthen a wood joint while also calling attention...Continue Reading
Painting & Decorating
OUTDOOR PAINTING: Three Details For Optimal Results
Published on August 30th, 2024
Successful outdoor painting is about more than just applying paint to exterior surfaces and hoping things look good...Continue Reading
Philosophy
MARRIAGE & FARM FIELDS: What One Can Teach About th...
Published on August 30th, 2024
A couple of years ago my wife and I found ourselves sitting around a table in a banquet hall, each of us talking to...Continue Reading