Category: How To’s
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How to Properly Tape and Flash a New Construction Window
If you are like me, you understand that a little bit of prep work on a job will eliminate headaches that will creep up down the line. A great example of that situation comes when installing a window. If you flash the window improperly, you might be allowing water to seep in for years to…
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How To Frame a New Window in an Old Wall
If you are a weekend warrior, you will inevitably need to install a window in an existing wall at some point. If you have a house that is vinyl siding on the outside, and you have a non-load bearing wall, the following is a step by step that you can follow to the letter. If…
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Surfacing Rough Lumber with a Router
If you have an item that you need to plane down, but the wood is too large for your planer (if you even have one), consider using your router as a planer to get the job done. Take a look at the image in this post and you can see how relatively simple this…
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How to Build a Workbench: Super Simple $50 Shop Bench
I have a friend who is in need of a simple workbench. A simple bench with a classic pegboard back is all that he requires. You could just go over to Sam’s Club and pick up a bench for about $120. This would be just fine, but if you are going to be building things…
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Hall closet conversion to an entry bench with storage
If you have a traditional “new build”, you probably have a standard entryway closet. If that is the case, it is about 4-5 feet wide on the inside with a single door (likely a 32″ or 36″ door). The following is a free project plan/demonstration that shows the steps to take to turn your…
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Free Rain Barrel Plans
Build your own rain barrel. Admittedly, rain barrels have come down in price and have gotten much more attractive. However, if you are like me, you might just want to build your own rain barrel. This barrel is built from a common “garbage can” that will cost you about $30. You could probably go less…