I recently replaced some bifold closet doors in my house and I didn’t want to throw out the originals. I am going to attempt to upcycle them into a corner cabinet that would be great for books or any other storage. I am not sure exactly what these doors are made of, but I think […]
If you’ve watched my show for any length of time, you know I am a fan of finishing my projects with lacquer. I think it’s the perfect finish for most projects; it’s easy to apply and it dries super fast. Unfortunately, using spray lacquer out of a rattle can is not very cost effective. And […]
We’ve been needing a new dining table for years. We bought our current one used, about 15 years ago. A couple of years ago my wife bought new chairs, all black and sleek and contemporary, to help with a style direction for a new table. So I designed this table to complement the chairs. It […]
Do you like staining wood but hate breathing the chemical fumes? Here are five natural wood stains you can find in your kitchen that really work! I tested each on a red oak board and a pine board. Oak accepts stains really well, but pine is less expensive and more readily available. Staining pine can […]
I’ve been very interested in the Brutalist design style lately. Mostly, it’s a mid 20th century architectural style that incorporates utilitarian materials such as concrete with limited adornment. Brutalism is also seen in some furniture design. For this Art & Design project, I wanted to explore some of the Brutalist concepts and incorporate them into […]
In June 2014 I made this patio table and finished it with Spar Urethane. Two years later, it looked like this: The finish failed within a year and mold grew all over the table! I can only attribute this mess to the finish because I made this planter box two years before the table and, as […]
We recently bought a new gas grill to replace our old cheapie one that rusted out. It’s a small model that requires a tabletop or a stand. Unfortunately the Weber barbecue grill cart sold separately for this grill is $100. I knew I could make something nicer for half that price. This barbecue grill cart is beg enough to […]
This week’s jigsaw puzzle table project and video is a promotional tie-in to Paramount Pictures’ 10 Cloverfield Lane. It’s a really thrilling movie! Purchase it now on Digital HD or Blu-ray™. The Jigsaw Puzzle Table My wife is the jigsaw puzzle enthusiast in our family. She’s a catch-and-release hobbyist: she assembles the puzzle, admires the accomplishment, […]
Summertime! Well, okay. Technically summer doesn’t begin for another month, but in the U.S., Memorial Day Weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer! Naturally, I wanted to make an outdoor project. But I also wanted it to be simple enough that you can make it in one day so you can spend the rest […]
I love recessed cabinets. There is something satisfying about using the space inside a wall for extra storage. In my case, I used an existing cavity formerly occupied by a medicine cabinet in our guest bathroom to make this recessed wall cabinet. But cutting a space into drywall is easy: just cut between two studs. […]
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