This project was super easy and fast – cut two pallets down to size, stack them on top of one another and then mix up a batch of milk paint to paint the pallets. Lastly,…
In the process of constructing the entertainment deck we were left with quite a few decking plank offcuts. It’s a shame to let good wood go to waste, so I decided to put together a…
Dowel joints add strength to edge-to-edge joints. For this trestle shelving, the rails are attached to the legs using butt joints secured with dowels and wood glue. DIFFICULTY: Moderate ESTIMATED TIME:…
If you’re keen to attract owls to your property, one way that is sure to encourage them is to build an adequate refuge nearby. There are numerous books on the topic and various plans available…
A simple, sturdy workbench is easy to make and you can design it to fit into the amount of space available. DIFFICULTY: Easy ESTIMATED TIME: A Weekend MATERIALS: 50 x 100mm…
I always end my articles with “Have Fun” and boy oh boy will you have fun with this one! That’s the whole point – its standing back and having a huge sense of accomplishment after…
Instantly update your bedroom with a stylish platform bed that you can make in a day. DIFFICULTY: Easy ESTIMATED TIME: A Day MATERIALS: Scaffolding planks – cut to size for bottom…
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…
Kreg joinery is perfect for a wide variety of applications. From face-frames to panel joints, from edgebanding to complex curves, Kreg joinery can do it all. Whatever your next project, the Kreg Jig can help…
Our bathroom had an excuse for a bathroom cabinet. Actually, you couldn’t call it a cabinet; it was a plastic thing with holes in it. Alta and I became so frustrated with it because it…
Buying most timber and board in small sections is not an option. Suppliers and stores normally sell board products by the sheet – a sheet being 1,8 x 2,7 metres in size. While you can…