In the initial installments of my DIY wooden playhouse adventure, we covered the first four steps of building a backyard playhouse from scratch. First, imbue yourself with self-confidence. Then imagine, plan, gather your materials, put on your work pants – and start building. At the end of Step 4, we left the playhouse looking as […]
Carpentry
A Rookie Carpenter’s Five-Step Guide: How to Build a Playhouse – Part 1
When my daughter Ruby went through her first playhouse stage a few years ago when she was five, I did what I always do: I headed over to Amazon to see what there was to see in that department. Normally, Amazon is a magical repository containing exactly what I need at any given time, returning […]
Scratch Repair for Wood Chairs & Rails: 10-Minute Fix
My house has been called “lived-in.” And what that phrase seems to really mean is that we’re always breaking stuff. The kids, the dog, the ferret — but probably the biggest breaker-of-things? That would be me. (And my wife will surely attest to this!) Certain pieces of furniture tend to take a beating far more […]
How To Visualize Deck and Landscaping Design Ideas
The creation of a beautiful deck or landscaping design for your home is an imperative first step toward the ultimate realization. It’s crucial to develop designs that reflect your personality, your style and that meet both your short and long-term objectives. Are you considering a landscaping design for a swimming pool area? Do you want to create a backyard […]
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