A step by step DIY tutorial on how to make a super-sized pixel Mario. Display this wall art in your game room and enjoy the 8-bit nostalgia. I love it when I can combine woodworking and geeky things. Today I'm sharing how to build a giant Mario pixel wall art. This was a really fun (and really ...
How to make an End Grain Cutting Board from Scraps
Step by step instructions on how to make a beautiful end grain cutting board from walnut and cherry. Perfect homemade gift for any special occasion! I recently made a Tardis end grain cutting board and I was left with many leftovers. Instead of letting them collect saw dust in the garage I ...
Haven Conference 2017 Recap & Review
Sweet Home Alabama! I just got home from spending the weekend in Atlanta for Haven Conference. Haven Conference is a 3 day DIY & decorating blogging conference located in Atlanta, Georgia. This was my second year attending Haven and like my first year I feel like I have a lot of homework to ...
How to Make a Wooden Photography Backdrop
Step by step instructions on how to make an easy and cheap wooden plank photography backdrop. Make this DIY photo backdrop to take your picture quality to the next level. I recently learned how to operate my DSLR camera in manual mode. While it has made a significant difference in the quality ...
How to Make a Tardis End Grain Cutting Board
Step by step DIY tutorial on how to make a Doctor Who themed end grain cutting board. Make this Tardis cutting board and gift it to your favorite foodie Doctor Who fan. Hello everyone! Today I am excited to share the details on my latest project: a Tardis end grain cutting board. This is my ...
DIY Mobile Lathe Stand
Hello everyone! Today I'm sharing how I built a mobile stand for my lathe. I originally wanted to build a lathe stand that was perfect for my height but somewhere along the lines I butchered the math. (No worries, I'll just use a platform to make up the difference.) The design of my lathe stand was ...
DIY Ridgid Jointer Mobile Base
Hello everyone! Today I'm sharing a tutorial on how to build a mobile base for the Ridgid Jointer. I have owned the jointer for a few months now. I think it's an excellent jointer for those of us who want something bigger than a benchtop jointer but are not ready to spend a grand on something ...
DIY Star Wars Themed End Table
Hello everyone! Today I'm excited to share my latest creation: a Star Wars Inspired End Table. This was a really exciting project to work on for three reasons: It's Star Wars Themed It's my first project with dado joints It sparkles Stay tuned for a YouTube video. I hope to upload it ...
Building a Dovetail Box with Hand-cut Joinery
Hello everyone! Earlier this week I was in a 3-night woodworking class on how to make a dovetail box with hand-cut joinery. It was an enjoyable experience and I learned a lot. Today, I'm sharing my new-found knowledge. You can think of this as notes from my class. My first box. 🙌 Covered ...
Building an Adirondack Chair
Hi everyone! A few weeks ago I took a 3-night woodworking class on building an Adirondack chair. It was fun and exhausting. Today I'm sharing some in progress photos and a few tips I learned in the class. Tools and Supplies Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. Here's a rough ...
DIY TIE Fighter Shelf (The Force Awakens Edition)
Hi everyone, I'm really excited to share details on my latest creation: another TIE Fighter shelf. My original TIE Fighter shelf tutorial is one of my most popular projects and it is also a personal favorite. This updated version sports the paint job from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. ...
Quick and Easy Expandable Dust Hose Holder
Hi everyone, today I sharing a quick tutorial on how to make a hose holder for an expandable dust hose. I recently purchased the 4" expandable dust hose from Rockler. I bought the 21' long hose that compresses to 3 feet. In its expanded form the hose can be hard to manage. I started ...
How to make a wooden cutting board
A few months ago I took a Fundamentals of Woodworking class, and I learned how to make a cutting board. Since then I've made a few more and I hope to make a ton more this year. Cutting boards are a great way to use up scrap hardwoods and make awesome gifts. Today I'm sharing the steps I take to make ...
DIY Fairy Light Globe
Hello everyone! Happy new year! Today I want to share my final DIY project from 2016: a fairy light globe. I got this project idea from Linn of Darbin Orvar. You can find her full tutorial here. I deviated from her original tutorial a little. I share the details below. Disclosure: This post ...
How to make a Solar System threading game (with video!)
Hi everyone! I've teamed up with 5 YouTubers to bring you a YouTube Handmade Holiday Gift Series. Handmade gifts often cost little in materials but the value to the person on the receiving end is exponential. This week my friends and I are sharing a new gift idea each day. Here's the ...
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