There is nothing worse than trying to hand something on a wall only to have it fall, or worse, tear a huge hole in the wall.
Drywall (aka sheetrock) is not made to support the weight of wall art or other necessary wall hangings. This is why using the correct drywall anchors is so important.
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DIY Pastry Board and Stove Cover
I have been wanting a large pastry board for a while now, and I finally got around to building one. It turned out GORGEOUS! I made mine out of walnut to get those deep beautiful tones. It is double-sided, which means I can flip it over and use the other side as a cutting board.
7 Ways to Flatten Wood
Every woodworker needs to have a way to flatten wood. If you think this requires you to own an expensive piece of equipment, you would be wrong. There are several options available for every budget. Each has its limits, but each can be used to create a nice flat surface to any wood plank or board.
Kreg Pocket Hole Jig
I want to introduce you to one of my favorite workshop tools – the Kreg pocket hole jig. If you don’t own at least one pocket hole jig, you really ought to consider getting one. There is a jig for every price point and/or frequency of use.
DIY Christmas Lamppost and Lantern
One of the things that I love about the town that I live in all of the streetlights that are reminiscent of the last century. I am especially fond of them during the holidays when the town pulls out the seasonal decorations. This is what led me to build my own DIY Christmas lamppost complete with lantern.