I live in a hotel room and am in the process of designing a campervan. In my house, T’Siri had a six-foot tall cat tree. She loved to climb the “trunk,” sit on the “branches” and take naps on the top. When I lost the house in a refinance scam, her tree was lost as ...
Having an extra bed comes in handy when guests arrive. In small rooms or RV’s, the bed has to be able to fit. A folding bed is ideal, providing it will adapt to the space. In building your own flip top RV sofa bed, you can customize the bed and maximize the use of ...
Square or angled woodworking projects are easier to make than round or curved items. The majority of woodworking tools are geared to making straight cuts and angles. Bandsaws and scroll saws are two pieces of equipment that will cut curves but the curves are limited to the throat depth of the saw. A jig saw ...
Pinewood Derby season is here, and so is the time to design that winning Pinewood Derby car. Perhaps the hardest part of building a Pinewood Derby car is coming up with your car’s design. If you’re looking for Pinewood Derby car design ideas, a picture speaks a thousand words. Do you build the car for ...
I love looking at and examining antiques. It’s fun to think about the innovation that went into each design. Items were functional first, and then built with decoration in mind. I was watching the show, Cajun Pawn Stars, where an antique commode chair was featured. While it did not have the chamber pot, it did ...
Shutters are the original storm window covering. They have been around for centuries. When bad weather loomed, the shutters were closed and latched. The windows inside were then closed. Storm debris hit the shutters, thus saving the window. It was easier to replace a shutter than a glass window pane. Today, they still serve their ...
Kitchen countertops are never left bare for very long – whether they are used as unloading area for groceries, cutting board for mealtime preparation, or a place to stack dishes temporarily. When choosing a countertop for your kitchen, you should make your selection carefully. This article will help you make the best choice for your ...
By building your own furniture, you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars. While friends lament about paying large price tags for cheap outdoor furniture, you will enjoy your outdoor furniture that is strong and lasting. It will not fade, crack or rot. Bugs will not eat plastic lumber. Different types of manufactured plastic ...
These basic tools are most used while working with wood, no matter what the project is. It’s important to know what the tool is, when you need it, and what it is used for. Keep in mind that woodworking is more than a hobby, it’s also a skill. This means that you should take caution ...
