Spring Home Maintenance? Don’t Overlook Your Gutters

Spring has officially arrived, and that means a whole host of outdoor chores for homeowners. One of the most importan…

Artisanal Tempeh: Choose Natural Fermented Awesomeness

I was doing some research a few days ago on tempeh, and I found some stuff that was mildly startling: the tempeh that we’re accustomed to in our daily lives is hiding a little secret. I’ve long been a fan of tempeh. You can think of tempeh as tofu’s sexier, healthier cousin. Tempeh is a

DIY Your Own Safe and Effective Household Cleaners

More household cleaners are on the market than a person could ever know what to do with. But many of them contain harsh chemicals that may not be something you want to expose family members and pets to (not to mention, they can be expensive). Create homemade cleaners on your own that contain simple ingredients for safe, effective cleaning around the house. Multi-Purpose Cleaner Use white vinegar as a general cleaner around the house. It’s an amazing product because it’s safe to use, is a natural disinfectant, is readily available and is inexpensive.

Spotted: How to Grow Your Own Easter Grass

Give plastic Easter grass the boot! Learn how to grow your own Easter grass!

Designer MacGyver: 5 Fresh Furniture Ideas for Old Doors

I think the old saying that “when one door closes,…

Weekend Projects: 5 Unique Coasters You Can Easily Create

In bars and restaurants, drink coasters often bear the logos and slogans of popular beverage brands. At home, DIY coa…

Hot Deal: Craftsman DynaGlide Heavy Duty Ball Bearing Tool Storage

We came across a great deal on Craftsman’s red and black themed DynaGlide ball bearing tool storage chests and rolling cabinet! Read More

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for April

Spring has sprung! While cool temperatures may not be completely behind us, it’s certain that April will usher in warmer days, making it the perfect month to get back to beautifying the yard and garden. The season is likely to bring rain, so be sure to clear your gutters of debris and resolve any water issues in the basement. Getting those tasks out of the way now will give you time to refresh your home’s curb appeal, tackle a DIY project or two, and sow some seeds for your summer vegetable garden.

Spotted: How to Dye Fabric with Tea

What a fun project to try over the weekend! Check out how to dye fabric with tea instead of store-bought dye.

Decorate This Space: Pick the Right Wall Decor

Can you guess what type of wall decor belongs with…

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5 Smart Energy-Saving Investments for Your Next Home

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Earth Hour is Tomorrow! Are you going to participate?

Earth Hour takes a lot of flack for not going far enough, but one study actually measured the impact of Earth Hour, and it’s pretty interesting!

March242014

Designer MacGyver: Old Jewelry Crafts That Are Real Gems

When I say in my blog bio that I’m a…

March242014

TV House Quiz: Test Your Memory of 12 Famous Shows

Over the course of watching a television series, you get to know the characters pretty welland you also learn to love (or loathe) the where they live. Test your memory by tuning in to our TV house quiz now!

5 Home Maintenance Tips for Spring

Nothing renews that feeling of pride of ownership more than attending to annual home maintenance tasks (especially on…

New Wago Slimmer & Higher Current Lever-Nuts (221-Series)

To my surprise, Wago is coming out with new 221-series lever-action wire connectors that offer improvements over their 222-series Lever-Nuts. Read More

Spring into Using a Spokeshave

To celebrate the first day of spring, I bought myself a new tool. It wasnt just an impulse buy. I had reached a sticking point in my Adirondack chair project the night before. Rather than spend any more hours staring at the boards in question, hoping they would change shape on their own, I went out and bought a good-quality spokeshave from a store I trust. Chuck Bender places spokeshaves The post Spring into Using a Spokeshave appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

March172014

Designer MacGyver: 5 Whimsical Wine Barrel Furniture Ideas

We’ve covered crafts you can make with wine corks, bottles,…

March152014

First Workbench Really First

Im taking a couple days off in the deep woods (way offline). During this break I thought Id run one of our most popular Woodworking Daily posts of all time the summary of Robert Lang’s “Shop Box System.” If you have a good eye for cutting diagrams and plan views, you can build this sweet mobile workbench right now based on the following pictures.  In the full-length The post First Workbench Really First appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

March142014

Bob Vila Radio: Painting Garage Floors

Your garage may be your workshop, your storeroom, your potting shed or the place where you showcase your automotive p…

Bob Vila Radio: Painting Raw Wood

You probably know that bare, raw wood needs to be primed before its painted. For best results, though, there are a f…

SparkFuns Bendable Third Hand Kit

SparkFun’s Third Hand Kit is a ready-to-go customizable flexible-arm workholding system. Read More

Worx Hand Cleaner

Great for removing grease and grime

Designer MacGyver: 5 Craft Ideas for Neglected Trays

Although you can never go wrong with a delicious home-cooked…