My husband and I have always been handy. We love to build things, and we're always up for a DIY project. So when we bought our summer home, we knew that we wanted to build a wooden gate for the driveway.
(Check out some of my favorite DIY fence plans!)
We...
My brother-in-law is an engineer, so when he decided to build his own septic system, I knew he would do a great job.
He started by digging a hole in the ground and lining it with PVC pipe. He then installed a tank and connected the pipes to it....
My niece was always crafty. She loved making things with her hands, and she was always coming up with new ideas. So when she asked me to help her make a DIY earring holder, I was more than happy to do it.
We talked about what kind of holder she...
When my nephew told me he needed a Tensegrity Table for his science fair project, I was happy to help. I knew it would be a fun project to build together.
We started by finding instructions online. We gathered all the supplies we would need and got to work. It...
I helped my brother-in-law build a reverse flow smoker because he is an avid outdoorsman and loves to cook food on the grill. I, on the other hand, am not as experienced in the great outdoors, so I was happy to help him out.
The first step was to gather...
My nephew and I had been wanting to build a remote control boat for a while. We finally got around to it one weekend, and it was a lot of fun.
We started by choosing the right boat. We wanted something small and easy to control, so we went with...
When I decided to build my own tube amp, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. It seemed like a pretty simple process, but as it turns out, there's a lot that goes into constructing a high-quality tube amp.
The first step was to gather the necessary...
My sister lives in a quaint New England home with a white picket fence and a pretty green lawn. Her side door is a focal point of the house, and she was looking for a way to improve its appearance.
I told her about door canopies & awnings and how...
My brother-in-law was in the market for a new boat console. His old one was starting to show its age, and he wanted something that would be more functional and stylish. After doing some research, he decided to build his own DIY boat console. He wasn't sure where to...
I love having a Christmas holiday tunnel in my front yard because it is so festive and fun! It's a great way to get into the Christmas spirit and it really brightens up the neighborhood.
(Check out these funny decoy gift wrapping ideas if you're in an impish holiday mood!)
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