Do-it-yourself projects, home repairs, and fixing guides for the handy homeowner.
Decide if your project is right for normal white glue., Purchase a white, polyvinyl acetate glue that is not meant for...
Pour a water-based chemical stripper into an all-purpose sprayer, following the manufacturers' recommendations for both...
Prepare four pieces of old wood of a width about 2 inches (5.1 cm) across., Place the two longer lengths of wood on the...
Set up a work table., Draw or scribe a circle on the work surface., Cut blocks of wood 3/4 inches wide and thick, 4...
Start with a piece of wood that's relatively square and is already as long as the chain that you wish to carve., Cut a...
Choose your materials., Create a rough draft drawing of your bridge., Draw your final draft.
Obtain sheet metal., Measure your cuts and bends., Cut the squares out., Bend the top edges over., Hammer the lip...
Use a window that has special meaning., Shop for an old window., Purchase a new window pane and make it look like new.
Obtain needed materials and cut boards as listed below. , Measure and mark 12 inch (30.5 cm) increments along the 54...
Design your shelving based on your available space., Make a shopping list for your base frame: 1" x 12" lumber...
Purchase a set of Velcro straps., Use a stepladder and a pencil to draw a horizontal line where your bookcase meets the...
To make a wooden toy horse, get a big piece of wood and carve it into a horse-like body shape., Carve out two skinny...
Assemble the materials and tools you will need.
Cut three boards., Attach boards., Drill holes and add bolts/screws., Add weights to the back side of the bottom piece...
Sketch out the toy box design on paper., Purchase the necessary materials and hardware from a home improvement store...
Gather your tools and materials., Start with the top level., Build the box top and bottom., Cut box sides and back...
Choose the right tree., Check with your local planning department., Talk to your neighbors., Talk to your insurance...
Acquire your materials., Lay out parchment paper over your work area., Position your puzzle on the parchment paper...
Acquire the wood for a barn siding table by tearing down an old barn, or get it from someone who has already done...
Find, buy, or make a table top., Cut the attachment pieces., Attach the lower and upper attachment sections together as...
Dab the dent with water., Place a damp paper towel or piece of cloth over the dent., Give the water time to soak into...
Gather the required materials (see, Things You'll Need, below)., Mark the basic hexagon shape of the hub, or center of...
Obtain a durable lumber suitable for the project., Cut the following boards, using a rafter or speed square to scribe...
Oil whenever the wood feels dry., Clean off dust and dirt., Select an oil or commercial product., Gather materials...
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