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5 Things to Do with… Hardware Cloth
Hardware cloth is a small, sturdy mesh product sold in rolls at your local hardware store or home center. Made from metal or plastic, hardware cloth cuts easily and can be used for all kinds of DIY...
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7 DIY Bathroom Storage Projects
If your vanity and medicine cabinets are anything like mine, they’re (1) too small, (2) too cluttered, and (3) work just well enough that you can’t justify the mess and expense of a remodel. Instead,...
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How To: Remove Varnish and Other Wood Finishes
Varnish, lacquer, shellac and other clear coats are applied to protect wood furniture and flooring from scratches, scuff marks, and stains. Applied properly, these products do their job well—but what...
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5 Easy Ways to Contain Sawdust and Drill Debris
Photo: Chris Gardner In the spring, summer, and fall at our house, we’re pretty active cyclists—for recreation, exercise, and transportation. As any cyclist knows, storing bikes can be an issue. Rather...
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Top Tips for Installing Tongue-and-Groove Paneling
Photo: Johnson + McLeod Design Consultants Install wood paneling in any room to inject architectural detail, warmth, and character into your home. Traditionally used on the walls of kitchens and...
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How To: Use a Miter Box
Photo: peakprosperity.com A miter box is a wonderfully simple, affordable tool that allows any DIYer to make accurate crosscuts in wood. Since these tools are hand-powered, they are quiet, and they’re...
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How To: Make a Mitered Corner
Photo: CGardner A mitered corner is formed by joining two pieces of wood, each cut to a 45° angle. One of the easier joints to cut, a mitered corner does not require a lot of special tools or setup...
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DIY Workbenches: 5 You Can Build in a Weekend
The workbench is a DIY project’s hub. It’s where supplies are kept and progress gets made. Sure, you can buy a workbench, but unless you’re upgrading to a professional European-style model, I recommend...
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How To: Sand Wood
Photo: Chris Gardner Sanding is the unsung hero of any project with wood. It can take a long time, and the results are subtle: Sanding does not transform your workpiece in the way that cutting it to...
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Inexpensive Ideas and DIY Tips for Storing Sandpaper
Photo: CGardner When you first start tackling home projects, it’s no problem to hit the hardware store for one of those sandpaper multipacks. But the more you get into building and repair—or any work...
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