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How to make a Workbench with the Kreg Jig!
Aug 24th
IF you want a nice workbench, you can make one yourself with just a few boards and some basic tools, inlcuding the Kreg Pocket Hole Jig System. Kreg has put together a great video series and here is episode one of how to make a workbench with the kreg jig. More >
How to Grow Tomatoes from Seed
Aug 15th
Are you interested in how to grow tomatoes? Want to start from seeds and grow tomatoes? You can! With a little patience you can grow your very own tomato plants from seeds and be enjoying your very own tomatoes very soon!
What you need:
- Potting soil
- A small pot
- Tomato seeds- pick any variety you More >
How to Rewire a Lamp
Aug 14th
Do you have an old lamp sitting around the attic or basement that could be cleaned up and used? Is the problem that the electrics looks crazy old and need replacement? If you have an old lamp you want to rewire, you can easily rewire your lamp at home. Do More >
How to Pick a Circular Saw
Jun 19th
Are you looking to purchase a circular saw? Decided that the old handsaw just isnt enough to help build your deck? Here’s how to pick a good circular saw that will do what you need and last a long time. Considerations include:
- Power — you want enough power for the saw More >
Plunge versus Fixed Base Router
Jun 18th
A tool that you may want to consider as you start to be come a true woodworker is a router. A router can help you add that professional edge to wood to make your boring woodworking projects suddenly look professional. The key to picking a router that will do what More >
DIY Book Review: American Boys Handy Book
May 26th
Do you own a copy of The American Boy’s Handy Book? If not, I’d recommend putting it on your wish list.
Here’s a classic DIY guide geared towards projects children (with adult supervision) to teens and adults can all enjoy. If you’ve never heard of the American Boy’s Handy Book, you More >
DIY Tool Review: Kreg Jig Jr. Pocket Hole Jig
May 17th
Today we’re looking at another tool I’ve recently purcahsed for DIY projects around the house, the Kreg Jig Jr. — the slightly smaller and less expensive cousin to the full Kreg Jig Master System. I saw the ads on TV and had to try it for myself.
Both systems are made by More >
Lower Your Energy Consumption, Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
May 16th
Do you want to know how to easily reduce your energy bill, cut electricity costs, save money and the environment. There’s a simple way to find ways to reduce your carbon footprint that you can do yourself at home.
Using the P3 Kill A Watt EZ, you can quickly find the More >
Instructions on How to Use a Swanson Speed Square
May 6th
Today, we’re taking about the Swanson Speed Square. A speed square is an essential DIY tool for woodworking. Invented way back in 1930, the popularity of the Swanson speed square has grown substantially over time.
The speed square is a rafter square, miter square, try square, scribing guide, protractor and, perhaps More >
DIY Tool Review: Irwin Quick-Grip 59400CD 4-Inch Handi-Clamp
Apr 27th
Today, we’re looking at a tool I recently got to help make cuts on the projector project, the Irwin Quick-Grip 59400CD 4-Inch Handi-Clamp.
The Pros: Simple to use; if you can squeeze, you already know how to use it. Padded gripping surface.
The Cons: Mid-price at under 10 dollars. not the cheapest clamp, but More >
