by Pete Sveen | Aug 20, 2015 | Metal Work
Learn how to make a marine life metal coat rack with plasma cut designs. I collaborated with my cousin Peder Sveen, who is studying Marine Biology in Idaho. We used the plasma cutter to cut out a shark and swordfish. We had a great time making this and he is happy...
by Pete Sveen | Aug 13, 2015 | Wood Working, Yard Games
Learn how to build a Giant Jenga Game. This Giant Jenga game is the perfect yard game and we built this for my younger brother, Sam, and sister-in-law's, Lindsay, wedding. This Giant Jenga Game is an easy DIY project that you can accomplish in just a couple hours and...
by Pete Sveen | Aug 7, 2015 | Reviews
I am excited to announce this months Ryobi Nation Tool Giveaway! Please enter for your chance to win a Ryobi 12 inch sliding miter saw. This is the exact saw I use for my DIY Projects and it works great. Please comment below and tell us about a cool project you are...
by Pete Sveen | Aug 5, 2015 | Deck and Patio, Wood Working, Yard
Learn how to build a Trellis with DIY Pete. This is a simple DIY project that will only take a couple hours and won't break the bank. My mom and I created this project together and had a blast building this wood trellis. Lumber for DIY Trellis QTY: 8  2x2x8 boards...
by Pete Sveen | Jul 6, 2015 | Deck and Patio, Home Improvement
Acid staining a patio can turn your boring grey concrete into a beautiful patio your friends and family will love. I did this particular project on my patio and it turned out great. In this post I will walk you through the acid staining process. Acid staining concrete...
by Pete Sveen | Jun 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Hi fellow DIY'ers! I wanted to get you in on a special tool giveaway we're doing in collaboration with Ryobi Nation! To enter, simply head over to Ryobi Nation and become party of their FREE DIY project community! It's an amazing resource for DIY ideas, plans, and...
by Pete Sveen | Jun 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
So you have a DIY dad, and you have a pretty good idea what he loves to do. It's easy to get caught up in a last-minute pass through Walmart and simply buy him a DVD or a new pack of underwear and socks. But your dad doesn't have time for movies–he's busy in the...
by Pete Sveen | May 12, 2015 | Deck and Patio, Wood Working
Summer is upon us and it will soon be time to fire up the grills and enjoy sitting out on the patio. In honor of summer barbecues and enjoying time out in the great outdoors, I've built my own customized version of the Ryobi Party Station. Ryobi is challenging...
by Pete Sveen | May 11, 2015 | Deck and Patio, Wood Working
THE FULL TUTORIAL IS AVAILABLE AT MINWAX.COM In this brief overview of the Simple Wine Rack project you will learn the basic steps involved in building a wine rack. For the detailed photos and steps head over to Minwax.com (Coming Soon). The Free Plans can be...
by Pete Sveen | May 1, 2015 | Wood Working
I love making furniture out of whisky barrels and wine barrels. For instance, the DIY Whisky Barrel Coffee Table and the DIY Wine Barrel Shelf with a Push Pin Travel Map are two projects I made last year. A question I've been getting is if there is anything a DIY'er...
