Woodworking and DIY Tips and Tutorials
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my broken piggy bank DIY. Learn how to make a wooden piggy bank but with a twist. No, a crack. This was a fun project, and I hope it will make a great family heirloom. Believe it or not, I got the inspiration for this project while watching…
My daughter asked me to make her a mail organizer and key rack combo for the entryway to her apartment. She sent me about 5 ideas from Pinterest, and we decided on the one you see in this tutorial. This was fun to make, and I completed it in one afternoon. A great way to…
I’ve recently been getting into spoon carving and wanted to know the best wood for making kitchen spoons. So, I did a little research on the topic and here’s what I found. Generally, you need to choose hardwoods with a fine grain and not very porous. These will be more durable and stand up better…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you step-by-step how to make a standing quilt rack. This is a classic woodworking project, and it only requires a few tools. Easily done in one day. And you don’t need to know any fancy woodworking techniques. Making quilts is an entire hobby in itself, and I still have quilts…
I’ve been thinking about making a picnic table for a while. I’ve always wondered: Is pressure treated wood safe for picnic tables? Or other outdoor furniture? So I did a little research and here’s what I found. The short answer: It depends. If you’re using older treated lumber that contains Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) then…
