Being a handyman myself, I have collected a number of tools to work with over the years, from basic hand tools to portable table-saws to cordless drill/drivers, and many others. Here’s a basic list of tools I’ve collected. And, quite frankly, I wouldn’t want to be without most of them, now that I have them ...
Your ability to properly cut wood can make or break a project’s success. It is worth investing time and patience in cutting carefully and accurately. There are a number of ways to cutting wood, but this step by step guide is for cutting the wood in straight lines by sawing. This will require different tools ...
In recent years, power tools, both portable and stationary, have proliferated. For carpentry jobs that are too small or too remote for a power tool, or for the person who enjoys working in the traditional manner, a wide selection of hand tools is also available. For clean, precise work, remember to keep sharp edges on ...
A coffee table is the center piece in nearly every living room. Whether it’s holding magazines, remotes, food or even coffee, a tile coffee table is always in use. With the hard tile surface, spills, stains and scratches are a thing of the past. Best of all with the tile top design, you can create ...
Building a window planter box not only shows off your wood working skills, but also lets everyone see your gardening skills as well. It’s an easy project with the right tools and advice. This article outlines the details and gives tips to creating the perfect display for your flowers or vegetables. The most difficult part ...
If you have a tread on your stairs that is broken, cracked, or has been in some other way compromised, replacing it immediately is vital for not only appearance reasons, but more importantly for safety reasons. The following instructions will guide you through the process. First you need to gather your supplies. You will need ...
A circular saw is a great tool to have around the house or workshop as it can cut through many different materials such as metal, wood and plastic. I have used a circular saw on many occasions for both personal projects as well as at my job at a hardware store. Due to the open ...
Are you in the market for a new circular saw? If so, you may want to consider perusing my list of the top five circular saws for do-it-yourself homeowners. Here it is: Rockwell 4-Volt 3 3/8 inch VersaCut Mini Circular Saw The corded Rockwell 4-Volt VersaCut Mini Circular Saw made my list because of its ...
Firewood boxes have been around for centuries. Build your own firewood box for wood, kid’s toys, or just to hold your muddy shoes and wet umbrellas. My design features a covered bin for storing wood and an open side bin for kindling. It’s built out of cedar in order to avoid that wet wood smell. ...
A circular saw is an essential tool for woodworking and home improvement projects. A versatile tool, circular saws can be used to cut through wood, metal, tile, concrete and plaster by simply switching out the blades. Cordless and corded circular saws are available from a variety of manufacturers. The cordless circular saws provide you with ...
