by Pete Sveen | Apr 3, 2015 | Deck and Patio, Wood Working
Summer is my favorite season of the year and I love projects that spruce up the patio. A fellow DIY'er named Paul Broder from Burleson, Texas sent in a photo of an ice chest and said he'd love to see a tutorial on how to build something similar. So, I got to work and...
by Pete Sveen | Mar 15, 2015 | DIYers, Home Improvement, Wood Working
A number of DIY'ers have been asking if I'd create a video tutorial on how to make a chalkboard coat rack and so I gave it a go! The barnwood chalkboard tutorial I made in the past was helpful, but you can't find barnwood at a typical lumber yard. So, this project...
by Pete Sveen | Feb 3, 2015 | How to Make My Own Website, Reviews, Uncategorized
I've had a number of fellow DIY'ers ask about equipment I use to film the DIY Pete videos for my Youtube channel. So, I created my first “VLOG” to give you a behind the scenes look at what cameras, microphones, accessories, and video equipment I use....
by Pete Sveen | Jan 31, 2015 | Deck and Patio, Uncategorized, Wood Working
Over the holidays I wanted to do a project with my Dad so we came up with an idea and got to it. During the winter we burn a lot of wood to keep the fireplace going and wanted a way to help store the wood and dry it out. We drew up a few ideas and started building. In...
by Pete Sveen | Jan 22, 2015 | Uncategorized, Wood Working
Over the holidays I worked on a fun project built out of wine barrel staves. I had some old barrels collecting dust and thought it would be a fun way to re-purpose the barrel wood. The project came about because I have some friends from California who love wine and...
by Pete Sveen | Dec 11, 2014 | Wood Working
If you are looking for ideas on how to build a hutch you've come to the right place! This project is great for a mudroom, entryway, bedroom, or basement. Download your FREE plans today for this guide on how to build a hutch! For this project I partnered up with...
by Pete Sveen | Nov 28, 2014 | Reviews, Uncategorized
Here come the holidays again, full of family and friends, good food, and… tools! I've put together a list of the most essential tools in my arsenal for woodworking, concrete, metal, and general DIY building projects. Tools can add up in cost, so remember to...
by Pete Sveen | Nov 24, 2014 | Wood Working
Are you ready for some football!? I recently teamed up with Glidden Paints for a pair of NFL themed projects using their official Team Color paints. I built a locker room style hutch in the colors of the Denver Broncos, great for a mudroom or the kids' bedroom, with...
by Pete Sveen | Oct 15, 2014 | Home Improvement, Reviews
There are a couple things that can NEVER be big enough. The work shop and the TV screen! I recently upgraded tv's to get one that was a little bigger for football season. I am a HUGE Nebraska Cornhuskers fan and love watching games on the setup. GO BIG RED! Once the...
by Pete Sveen | Oct 10, 2014 | Deck and Patio, Uncategorized, Wood Working
Hi fellow DIY'ers! A while back I created plans for an outdoor patio bar with a concrete top. I promised a follow up video and tutorial on how to build super simple bar stools. So… here it is! I modified plans from Georgia over at MoreLikehome.net to fit my...
