by Pete Sveen | Feb 12, 2014 | Wood Working
Looking for a unique DIY coffee table that doubles as storage and a conversation piece? In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to build a whiskey barrel coffee table using an old barrel and basic woodworking tools. This project is beginner-friendly,...
by Pete Sveen | Feb 6, 2014 | How to Make My Own Website, Uncategorized
I've received a few questions lately about how to go about selling your DIY projects online. While it may seem like a daunting task, creating an ecommerce store to sell what you've made can open up lots of doors. Obviously the opportunity to make a bit of money is a...
by Pete Sveen | Jan 30, 2014 | Home Improvement, Uncategorized, Wood Working
Add a touch of simplicity and elegance to your bathroom with this easy to assemble wooden towel rack! We were inspired to make this by Whitney over at Shanty-2-Chic. However, we decided to modify it by using tongue and groove and adjusting it to fit our space more...
by Pete Sveen | Jan 29, 2014 | Home Improvement, Uncategorized, Wood Working
The other day we decided it was a good Saturday to work on a project. I needed a new floor mat for the entrance and so we decided it would be a lot of fun to build a wood floor mat. We searched Pinterest for ideas and found a wooden floor mat that we wanted to model...
by Pete Sveen | Jan 29, 2014 | Uncategorized, Wood Working
Learn how to make a simple barnwood picture frame in a few easy steps. Perfect for displaying family photos, wedding invitations, or your children's artwork! Tools Drill Miter Saw Kreg Jig Scissors Wood to Buy Qty: 1 Â Type: 1×4 by 8 feet long (barnwood optional)...
by Pete Sveen | Jan 27, 2014 | Home Improvement, Uncategorized
1. Ana-White.com Ana White is a mother and self-taught DIY'er from Alaska. Her website provides hundreds of comprehensive project plans drawn up by Ana herself, advice on how to get started, and an active community of followers. I think what is most appealing about...
by Pete Sveen | Jan 24, 2014 | Home Improvement
A couple weeks ago my dishwasher started going on the fritz. Eventually it quit working and so the dishes started to pile up like you can see in the picture above! Long story short, I found a used dishwasher to replace it on Craigslist and installed it in hopes to...
by Pete Sveen | Jan 22, 2014 | Home Improvement
1. Shop Pencils The Case of the Disappearing Pencil is a long-running mystery many people are familiar with. Put it down for a second and suddenly it's gone. A well stocked jar of pencils is important for any shop. 2. Shop Towels I can never have too many shop towels...
by Pete Sveen | Jan 22, 2014 | Wood Working
Learn how to build a cornhole board set out of 2×4's and a little plywood. DIY Pete's video and plans walk you through the entire building process. You can download the plans here. Second, I do have another version of cornhole boards in case you want to check...
by Pete Sveen | Jan 15, 2014 | Uncategorized, Wood Working
1. How to Build a Farmhouse Dining Table This 4×4 farm table can be built for under a couple hundred dollars and will look amazing in your home. This table is made out of 2×4's, 2×10's, and 4×4's. 2. How to Build a Rustic Desk The rustic desk is a...
