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Make Your Own Farmhouse Dinner Table

Adding a farmhouse dinner table to your home is a great way to make the dining room feel more inviting and warm and a little bit less formal. Instead of buying an expensive farmhouse dinner table, why not build one yourself? The following are a few tips for doing...

Create a Spot for Your Scraps to Keep Your Workshop Organized

One of the most important ways to keep your woodwork shop as functional and efficient as possible is to keep it organized. While organizing your tools shouldn’t be too difficult, keeping all of that scrap lumber organized can present a little bit more of a challenge. The following is...

Edge Banding Made Easy With Conturo Edge Bander

When it comes to wood working techniques, edge banding is a technique that is widely used. Edge banding is a method that helps to cover the exposed sides of the wood you are working on in order to increase its durability as well as giving it a more aesthetically...

Keep Your Lungs Safe With Air Filtration in Your Wood Shop

The most important thing about working with wood in Kansas City is safety. Not only does this include safety in terms of tool-use, but also in making sure that your work shop is properly ventilated. All of that wood dust can cause long-term issues if you’re not careful. This...

Why Wood Works for Countertops

There are a lot of options to consider when choosing a material for your kitchen countertops, from stainless steel to concrete to granite. However, one material that has recently seen a resurgence in popularity is wood. Traditional Kitchen via Houzz Wood helps to provide a much warmer appearance than the cold...

Find the Perfect Hammer for Your Toolbox

Hammers aren’t a one-size-fits-all kind of tool. They come in all shapes and sizes. Getting the right hammer depends on what your needs are. The following are a few tips for finding the perfect hammer for your toolbox: Hammers that have long handles and heavy handles that weigh upwards of...

Design the Coolest Fort Deck for Your Family

When envisioning the perfect outdoor space for your home, chances are good that it includes a deck design.  Decks are perhaps the greatest spot for easy outdoor entertainment, and there doesn’t seem to be a lot to most deck designs.  If you’re planning to build your own deck this...

Tips for Getting the Look of Aged Wood for Your Projects

There’s something about the look of aged wood that gives it so much more character than non-aged wood. It’s a rustic quality that provides warmth and beauty. However, you may not be able to use actual aged wood for your project. Fortunately, there are some ways that you can...

Interested in Building Furniture? Make it Multipurpose by Adding Storage

Building your own furniture can be a very rewarding experience. Not only can you save a bit of money, you’ll also add much more personality and character to your interior design with self-built furniture. If you do decide to build furniture yourself, consider making it multi-functional. The following are...

Up Your Cabinet Making Game With Dado Joints

If you have had a little bit of experience building cabinets, then maybe it’s time to up your game a little bit by beginning to use dado joints. Dado joints have been used for hundreds of years to build both cabinets and bookshelves. They can be made using a...