by Pete Sveen | Apr 3, 2014 | Art, Podcasting
In this episode DIY PETE interviews Rob Farrington of TheStrapSmith.com to find out how to get get into the craft of working with leather. Rob shares how he turned his passion for working with leather into a successful business that makes and sells high end custom...
by Pete Sveen | Mar 25, 2014 | Home Improvement, Uncategorized
It might sound like an exaggeration, but having a hobby can change your life—really! Finding an activity that is fun and a little challenging to do in your spare time can keep your mind active and thinking, and produce results that you can be proud of. An exciting...
by Pete Sveen | Mar 25, 2014 | Wood Working
In this tutorial I will show you how to make a wooden frame for a map of out a pallet. I absolutely love maps and found some awesome raised relieved topographic maps from a company named Hubbard Scientific. I had a pallet laying around and thought this would be the...
by Pete Sveen | Mar 12, 2014 | Podcasting
In this episode DIY PETE goes over the basics of how to build concrete tables and counters. Learn about the materials required and techniques involved in creating the concrete masterpieces. Pete will go over how to build the molds and methods for finishing the...
by Pete Sveen | Mar 12, 2014 | Podcasting
In this episode DIY PETE will tell you what tools you'll need to get started with simple do it yourself projects. You'll find out where to buy tools, how to find deals, what brands to look for, and where to find plans to build your first work bench. Click here to...
by Pete Sveen | Mar 12, 2014 | Podcasting
In this podcast DIY PETE will teach you how to get into woodworking and the best free resources to learn quickly. You will learn the best Do it Yourself websites, blogs, videos, books, and people to learn from. You will learn how to take action and start building your...
by Pete Sveen | Mar 12, 2014 | Podcasting
In this episode DIY PETE fills you in on what this podcast is all about. This podcast is designed to help and inspire you to learn, build, and create do it yourself projects. DIY PETE will teach you how to make projects out of wood, metal, and concrete. Click here to...
by Pete Sveen | Mar 9, 2014 | Concrete Tops, Uncategorized
Concrete tables will transform your home and add a high end look to any room. In this article I will show you the process of creating a concrete table with an old world look. To get this effect, I use a trowel finish technique and acid stains to color the concrete.In...
by Pete Sveen | Feb 26, 2014 | Art, Metal Work
This week's project is one I'm very proud of and like no other I've ever created. A fellow podcaster and friend John Dumas owns a wildly successful company named EntrepreneuronFire.com which promotes entrepreneurship using a podcast. His podcast is getting over...
by Pete Sveen | Feb 13, 2014 | Home Improvement, Uncategorized
Inspiration is everywhere! It's so easy to share your DIY projects online nowadays that the internet can be an endless source of creative inspiration. I've rounded up five cool projects from around the web that may provide you with the spark for a new creative...
