1. Replace your old windows

Replacing your old drafty windows can be a major improvement to your home, not to mention your heating and cooling costs!  Measuring your windows is best done on the outside (at least in my case) where I was able to get actual tip to tip...

06/10/2008 | 8 Hits | Read more...

2. Driveway prototyping

My shop, crammed to the roof as usual, has been calling my name, begging me to clean, arrange, visit, for weeks now. Part of the problem is I did some salvage work and came away with an assortment of lumber. Big pieces, small pieces, lots of screw...

17/09/2008 | 39 Hits | Read more...

3. Don't abuse your tools

'tis a sad tale I have to tell...a poor woodworker, hard at work, trying to align some boards being joined with screws. He KNEW he needed a lever. He KNEW he shouldn't use his clamp. He KNEW in an instant that he had screwed the pooch...DON'T ABUSE...

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4. Mailbox post

A mailbox post will cost you close to 30 bucks at the store, considerably less if you build it yourself.  The ideal situation is to have a mailbox needy neighbor who will gladly pay 20-25 bucks for their own mailbox post which covers your...

16/09/2008 | 99 Hits | Read more...

5. Make some money!

The holidays are coming!  Take a hint from your local stores, it is never too early to start working towards the holidays!  If you start now you can build an assortment of stuff to sell for the holiday season.  Take a gander at what...

15/09/2008 | 95 Hits | Read more...