by Pete Sveen | Mar 21, 2016 | Concrete Tops, Deck and Patio, Wood Working
Hey guys and gals! So I was in need of a coffee table for the patio, and here is what I came up with! Â Since I love the look of concrete, I created a simple and sturdy wood base out of cedar wood and then created a concrete top. Concrete looks great, is affordable,...
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 | 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 | 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...
