Projects, Plans & How To
Things to Build: Weekend Projects
Picnic Table with Detached Benches – Plan and tips for a great little picnic table with detached benches (for maximum flexibility) and no exposed fasteners on top.
Raised Cedar Garden Beds – 4×8′ raised garden beds built with rough-sawn cedar.
Make a Desk out of a Door – Using an old door, some 4×4’s, and a little tile to make a desk.
Building Your Own House Addition
Taking DIY to a whole new level by doubling the size of our little country home. These articles tell a little bit of our story, some of the things we’re learning, and a lot of the stuff we wish we knew before we started.
DIY House Addition: Step 1 – House Plans
DIY House Addition: Things you need to know first
DIY House Addition: Making hard decisions
DIY House Addition: Cool house features to consider before you build
How To: Around the Home
How to Cope Crown Molding Using a Dremmel
How to Install a Tongue-and-groove Wood Ceiling
Drywall 101: Hanging Wallboard by Yourself
Drywall 101: Using Joint Compound for a Stucco Wall Finish (No Sanding Required)
Tile 101: How to Lay Floor Tile
How to Install a Woven Wire Fence
Build a Badass Pergola – I haven’t condensed this into a succinct post yet, but you can see the end result by clicking that link, or read the story from the beginning by starting here.
How to Patch Mortar Joints- Alternatively titled “Making Masons Cringe.”
How to Keep People Out (By Changing Door Hardware)
Eat Happy: Recipes from a Regular Person
Sometimes I take a break from the tools in the garage and pick up tools in the kitchen instead. I’m not a chef or baker, but I definitely DIY my own recipes, some of which are quite delish.
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