It will happen to all of us at some point. We’ll chuck the pocket hole driver in our drill, attempt to drive the pocket hole screw into the pocket hole and… CRASH!!! The drill/driver combo is too large to fit in our DIY furniture project. We can’t tighten the screw. What do we do now? […]
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FURNITURE PLANS
DIY Chunky Solid Wood Retro Nightstand
Do you remember the Wendy’s commercial from the 80s? Oh geez, am I dating myself?! Anyway, in the commercial, the woman demanded to know “Where’s the beef???” Well, I’m here to say I’ve found the “beef” and it’s right here. This nightstand is beefy, and by beefy, I mean HEAVY! It’s made almost entirely of […]
Home Improvement
Why You NEED to Replace Your Old Workshop Lights with LED Shop Lights
I just swapped out my old, dim fluorescent workshop lights for bright white LED shop lights and the difference is like night and day… LITERALLY! I wish I made the switch years ago. Today I’m sharing 7 reasons why you NEED to replace your old workshop lights with LED shop lights. For your convenience, this […]
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
3 Reasons Why I Always Apply a Tea Stain to my DIY Furniture
Why in the world would I ever apply tea to my DIY furniture? Yes, tea! You know, the kind of tea you drink, like Earl Grey? What benefit could applying tea possibly have for DIY furniture? I always apply a tea stain before I apply wood stain to my DIY furniture and today I’m sharing […]
DIY TIPS
The Dos and Don’ts of Buying Used Tools
If you’re just starting to build DIY furniture, many times you don’t have the tools needed to build a project. Assembling a tool collection can be an expensive proposition. Buying used tools is a great way to build your tool collection without busting your budget. Today, I’m sharing the dos and don’ts of buying used […]
5 Reasons Why the Kreg Jig K5 Will Change the Way You Make Pocket Holes
If you’re in the market for your first pocket hole jig or considering replacing your current pocket hole jig, put the Kreg Jig K5 at the top of your list. I started DIYing with the Kreg Jig K3, but recently I had an opportunity to put the K5 to the test and the verdict is […]
7 Miter Saw Tricks Every DIYer Should Know
If you’re like me, the miter saw is one of the tools I use the most to build my DIY furniture projects. Today I’m sharing how we can make the most of one of the tools we use the most… 7 miter saw tricks every DIYer should know! For your convenience, this post contains affiliate […]
