Tag Archives: DIY Ideas

With just a little work, a beautiful pot and a few other materials, you can create an inviting space in your garden […]

Using a dado joint is a very functional and strong method for connecting two pieces of stock. Once you learn how to […]

Dovetail joints are beautiful and strong, but not always practical. A box joint is a simpler alternative to the dovetail joint. The […]

Hickory is a hardwood that is milled from a variety of trees all commonly grouped under one umbrella and sold as hickory. […]

Want to see how a small shopping list can yield big results? Make this DIY birdhouse from a single pine board! Tools […]

You have a pile of presents ready to be wrapped and you know it will take hours to get them done. But […]

The half-lap joint is where half of each of the two boards being joined is removed, so that the two boards join […]

This Paper Basket makes a great case for recycling. It’s the perfect project for large pieces of scrap paper like gift wrap […]

Wonderful Wood Pallet Outdoor Furniture Ideas Repurposing or recycling wooden pallets into indoors or outdoors furniture has become very popular with people […]

You’ve invested in a piece or set of outdoor wood furniture, and you want to make sure it lasts for several years. […]

Instead of using paint, Japanese Yosegi decorations are made out of natural fine grains and textures of wood. First, timbers are cut […]

Inspired by the natural world around him, English stonemason Johnny Clasper creates mesmerizing hand-built walls, mosaics and sculptural landscapes that transform stone […]

Teak is unique because it produces its own natural oil that makes it very low maintenance in comparison to other types of […]

Wood is still the king of decking materials, but the widespread acceptance and availability of manufactured “plastic” lumber has continued to grow […]

Before there were complex wood glues and screws, Japanese craftsmen used a series of interlocking joints to connect wood for structures and […]

Fairy Garden is charming and a perfect DIY project to do with your children. Many of the materials you need, you likely […]

If you share your home with a cat, you’re likely accustomed to your feline friend scaling bookshelves or napping atop the kitchen […]

Learn about and compare natural stone, wood timber and stacked concrete block retaining wall systems. The article shows installation methods and discusses […]

Former Canadian software developer and current carpenter Joel Allen built a unique egg-shaped tree house, The HemLoft. It is located in the […]

Staining concrete can be an inexpensive way to update the exterior look of your home. Acid stain can be one of the […]

Pet doors are easy to install and can create a lot of convenience for pets and owners alike. Giving your pets easy […]

There are many great reasons why every woodworker should learn how to use food-safe wood finishes. Many wood finishes contain toxic drying […]

A wall covered with climbing vines may benefit the fairy-tale suitor who scales it to reach his true love, but in the […]

Wood furniture is beautiful, but it’s not impervious to the wear and tear of everyday life. To retain their looks, new and […]

Gardening is much easier with garden raised beds. They make many traditional gardening chores like deep tilling, weeding and amending the soil […]

Choosing the right wood for a home improvement project can be tricky for experienced woodworkers and novice DIYers alike. Luckily, knowing a […]

Butt Joint is the most basic method for connecting two pieces of wood, and while it isn’t the strongest of joints, it […]

When I first saw Land of Nod’s Between a Rock and a Hard Place lamp, I instantly pinned it and put it […]

Of all woodworking joints, the through dovetail is revered for not only its strength, but also for its beauty. Dovetail joints can […]

Manufactured brick pavers are a durable and inexpensive material choice when installing a brick paver patio. TOOLS rake spade hand tamper rubber […]