Common workshop problems are unfortunately all too common. Here are 15 easy solutions you can start using in your workshop now. As DIYers, we have to deal with common problems in our workshops. Couldn’t we all benefit from helpful ideas when it comes to improving, organizing and making our shops a more enjoyable place to […]
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SKATE-AWAY TRUCK CAMPER
Your Next Adventure Starts with the “Skate-Away” DIY Truck Camper
For me, tent camping is fun. Tent camping in the rain is not fun. Packing up musty camping gear, putting that dripping wet gear in the car, hanging that soggy gear around my yard to dry is really not fun. For your convenience, this post contains affiliate links to supplies or tools I used to […]
Home Improvement
How to Make a Door with Simple Pocket Hole Joinery
Have you ever wondered if you can make a door with your Kreg Jig? You can! This free plan shows how to build a solid wood frame-and-panel interior door using pocket hole joinery. Can you make a door with pocket holes? Definitely and it’s simpler than you think! This easy to follow tutorial shows how […]
OUTDOOR PLANS
DIY Outdoor Coffee Table with 4 Hidden Side Tables
This post is sponsored by Build Something and Kreg Jig. What’s the one thing everyone needs more of when entertaining friends and family outdoors? I bet you said more places to set drinks and snacks. Well, I have the perfect solution for you. Today I’m sharing a new DIY project, the Bellemeade Outdoor Coffee Table […]
Paint, Stain & Finish Ideas
5 Furniture Finishing Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Furniture finishing can be difficult. Avoiding these mistakes and following these simple steps will ensure a flawless finish for your DIY project. If you’re like me you’ve probably had a furniture finishing failure. There are so many factors that affect the outcome of a furniture project from properly preparing the wood to correctly applying the […]
DIY TIPS
What You Need to Know Before You Buy an Adjustable Link Belt
An adjustable link belt makes lots of claims like it can be used on just about any woodworking tool, that it’s easy to install and will help reduce vibration in your woodworking tools. Let’s find out and put this belt to the test! If you do a little research about using an adjustable link belt […]
7 Easy Tricks to Tune Up Your Table Saw
If you’re like me, your table saw is one of the workshop tools you use the most, so let’s make the most of it and tune up your table saw for maximum performance! Today we’re going to tune up your table saw! From replacing the stock blade to adjusting the fence and reducing friction to […]
How the DIY Flip-Top Cart is Holding Up 2 Years Later
A DIY flip-top cart is a great space-saver for a small workshop. This version was built 2 years ago using 2x4s instead of plywood. Let’s check in and see how it’s holding up. Bill recently posted a comment about the free plans for the DIY FlipTop Workbench Cart: You say you chose 2×4’s over plywood […]
