What is the Right Screw for Your Project?
Knowing what screw to use for your specific project can cut cost, minimize the need for renovations and improve durability and longevity in your structure. Machine Screws are threaded along the entire shaft and can be used in conjunction with a nut. Machine Screws work best in pre-drilled holes...
How To Stain Rough-Cut Lumber
Give rough-cut lumber a new and finished look by applying a stain before you begin your project. Staining rough-cut lumber is different from staining traditional lumber, so be sure to use the right method. Here is what you will need for the staining project: * Large tarp * Large...
Make a Bandsaw Box
A great beginner’s woodworking project is a bandsaw box. In just 20 easy steps you can make these fun storage containers. You can look up design templates online or sketch your own idea. Here are a few ideas we like: And check out the incredible 11-foot “Big Wheel” bandsaw,...
Loft Bed Project for Back-To-School
Loft beds: Parents love them. College students swear by them. A loft bed is a great space-saving solution and a fine weekend project you can do yourself. To build a loft bed, you will need the following materials: (1) 4 foot x 8 foot or 5 foot x 10...
How To Install a Wooden Fence
Ready to fence-in your backyard and want to do it yourself? Here’s a great guide that takes you all the way through planning and constructing a sturdy wooden fence. We like this modern-style fence made with ipe, a Brazilian hardwood, that we suggest for decks as well for its...