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With a lot of gusto and a healthy bit of caution, step into the world of power tools. You'll be amazed at the professional results of your projects.
There are so many tools for so many uses. Picking the right one... more »
About a month ago I was wandering through my inspiration folder and came across a photo of a wood floor that I've had saved for a few years now. It isn't too frequently that a photo speaks to me for such a length of time, but this one was different. It... more »
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Expensive, powerful tools are the eye catchers in any shop, but measuring tools are the most fundamental instruments of all. Fine woodworking depends on microfractions, so the quality and capabilities of your measuring arsenal can be the difference between... more »
by Rick Olson
If you love tools or just need to stock a basic toolbox, here are the top 20 necessary items to get your small project done. How many do you have?
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What is it about shipping pallets that is so endearing? For me it is the rustic, aged quality of the wood, combined with the mystery of what kinds of goods the pallet may have supported. When left out in the elements, the wood of pallets can take on... more »
by Julie Ranee
A good butcher block is a fixture in any kitchen and contributes to the character of the food that is prepared there. It acquires a good seasoning the same way cast iron cookware does. Wood is durable but merciful to knives and can be refinished... more »
by Rick Olson
“I've never been an idle person," says Amy Moore. Aside from caring for a family of eight, harvesting and selling homemade honey, and raising chickens and horses on her family’s 8-acre property, she has recently built her own greenhouse using... more »
Build a new holiday tradition with this fun two-dimensional tree. Made from plywood and a few metal braces, it defies gravity by cantilevering from the wall. You can wrap lights or ribbons around it to hang ornaments on, and its depth is shallow enough... more »
Installing a door used to be a very challenging project, attempted by only the most talented carpenters. The pre-hung door has leveled the playing field. The door slab is already mounted on hinges, the jamb is cut and sized, the casing is installed... more »
by Clark Harris
“For a woodworker, I basically won the lottery," says Nick Offerman. The actor, who plays Ron Swanson on NBC's Parks and Recreation, has been blessed in the entertainment industry,... more »
Bigger hardwood furniture projects always yield scrap wood I can't bring myself to send to the kindling box. I have a small shop, however, which means I can't afford to have precious space taken up by small pieces of scrap. So I'm frequently making cutting... more »
by Rick Olson
Whether I'm flipping through a magazine or watching the latest home show on TV, I'm always drawn to a house's trim. I love how the use of different architectural trim elements can completely... more »
by Meg Padgett
Window planter boxes are a great way to add an architectural element and a boost of color to your home's exterior. There are a wide variety of styles out there; I chose to create a simple box style to reflect our 1900 cabin-style home and shed.
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by Meg Padgett
This garden arbor is simple to build and has a beautiful end result — the best of both worlds for a do-it-yourselfer. The base of this arbor consists of a basic structure that can be as simple or as ornate as desired, and the piece can be used in many... more »
by Meg Padgett
There are few things better than partying down with friends and family, but our small home's current design isn't ideal for hosting even one person — let alone a whole crew. While our interior is highly lacking in the space category, our exterior... more »
by Meg Padgett
