Most wood turners have turned a table lamp at some time. This project gives practice in both spindle turning (the stem) and face-plate turning (the lamp’s base). A large variety of…
These nesting tables are perfect for small living spaces. The table fit neatly inside each other when not in use, or can be unpacked and used for essential storage when needed. They’re also great for…
Love this Build a custom-framed chalkboard to hang in your kitchen, creating a central location for everyone to leave messages, write up menus or keep up with each others’ schedules. DIFFICULTY: Easy ESTIMATED…
Have you ever tried to buy bearings for a lazy Susan? Me neither… I searched the web for a local supplier, but the closest I got was a supplier who has pretty pictures of lazy…
Dress up a hallway or entrance with a modern-look mirror and floating shelf. You can use PG Bison SupaWood, pine or plywood for this weekend project. You will need: CUTTING LIST: 1 of…
What a wonderful project for occasional washing that you don’t want to put outside. This simply folding drying rack is mounted onto the wall and easily pops down for towels, delicates and undies! When open,…
There are many ways to create shelves, but few of them are aesthetically pleasing. A modern solution is floating shelves. Make your own with this step-by-step guide. By Carel Ballack Floating shelves are a contemporary…
This rack is made using standard off-the-shelf brackets. Pick a bracket slightly larger than the magazines you plan to store, with scrollwork bold enough to keep the corners from flopping over. Most brackets are set…
Writing the article the other day about creating a study area for a child’s bedroom, and the many enquiries I receive about desks, got me to thinking about making a desk for a young child,…
Here’s a gift you can make for the ‘Man who has everything!’ Make a DIY beer caddy and then fill it up with his favourite beer! The beer caddy features a vintage bottle opening on…
Medium Density Fibre also known as MDF or Supawood was the choice of wood for this TV cabinet. MDF is made from fine wood fibres coated in synthetic resin and then consolidated under high heat…
At the recent Grand Designs Live show I was blown away by some of the designs on display by American Shutters. For me personally, they just add that extra special touch to a room, a…
