We have seen more than a few beginner DIY enthusiasts who attend our DIY Divas and DIY Guys workshops. One common problem that seems to occur over and over is using a screwdriver bit in…
If you’re making a project and you don’t want the screw heads to be visible, you will need to use a countersink bit. And since PG Bison SupaWood is harder than pine, if you don’t…
We’ve previously discussed adding architectural detail to a home using crown moulding, cornice and moulding and trim. A box pelmet is one of those quick and easy do-it-yourself projects that adds instant impact to any…
When making picture frames, installing cornice or crown moulding, fitting skirting, dado or chair rails, you need to be able to cut angled corners for a professional finish. There are various methods of doing this.
Browse through some of our home improvement and home DIY projects and you will see that we love to use the pockethole jig for joining. Not only does a pockethole jig creates strong…
Every now and again someone comes up with a bright idea for making woodwork easier. The pockethole jig is definitely one of those. You can use a pockethole jig to create strong joints…
On impulse, I treated myself to a Bosch Planer. It was on special offer a and thought it would be a nice addition to my growing power tool collection. When I finally took it out…
If you have the knowledge and know-how a router can be a very versatile tool. All you need are a few simple techniques and specialty bits and you can achieve perfect edge profiles, flawless dadoes…
If you’re planning a major home renovation that involves cutting mitred corners and angles, then the Bosch Compound Mitre Saw is an investment well worth the expense. As a DIY enthusiast,…
Buying your first set of power tools can be intimidating. If you don’t know exactly what you want, you could end up with something you don’t need. In our how to shop for a drill/driver…
Crafting and DIY projects can be really satisfying if you don’t hurt yourself or anyone else while getting the job done. One of the best ways to protect yourself from injuries is to reduce the…
A simple guide to using adhesives and glues. Laying down a uniform film of glue that’s just the right thickness can be tough. The bigger the surface, the harder it is to get the…
