My friends and I create a lot of projects working with wood, PVC lumber, manufactured lumber and other materials. Over time, we have accumulated a wide variety of odds and ends, bits and pieces from the different projects. One friend was bragging about a special machine he purchased. The price tag made me gag; it ...
No football field is complete without a solid set of goalposts. In this age of decreasing funds for schools and sports programs, it may seem impossible to obtain goalposts for football field. However this does not have to be the case. By following a few simple instructions, gooseneck style football goalposts can quickly and easily ...
A light camping trailer that is homemade can be designed to be towed by small compact cars. With a little bit of guidance and some Coroplast or corrugated plastic, like what is used for making signs, a small camping trailer can easily be built. By utilizing an aluminum utility trailer that is lightweight to begin ...
Confetti launchers are used to throw a rainbow of colored paper into the air at festive events. Several events that where confetti is commonly used are weddings, birthdays, showers and anniversaries. A homemade confetti launcher provides the individual the control of the time of launch along with the amount of confetti used. The origin of ...
Not all birdhouses are made of wood. Some of the very best houses for birds are designed from old leather boots. They are whimsical and eye catching, and they provide comfort and warmth. My dad makes unique birdhouses from wood and leather boots, and they include signs with cute sayings. A portion of his backyard ...
An easy and affordable greenhouse provides an excellent location to start new plants or grow plants through inclement weather. A hoop house is a type of green house uses bowed braces to support a plastic covering. The temperature inside a hoop house using translucent plastic is 5 to 25 degrees warmer than the outside temperature. ...
Camping is a fun pastime. Not everyone owns a travel trailer, RV, truck camper or SUV. Small utility trailers are available on the market. Some fold for easy storage. Most are light enough to be pulled by small cars. In a disaster or for camping, take a utility trailer and turn it into your ...
