Woodworking

Hardwood floors get attention for their natural beauty, but if you have kids or pets, you’ll inevitably find yourself wondering how to get scratches out of wood floors. Many light scratches disappear using simple DIY methods, but even deeper scratches or gouges are repairable or disguised with the right techniques. Here’s a quick index to…

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Whether the damage stemmed from a burst pipe, or destructive weather, knowing how to fix water damage on wood floors can save you the cost of ripping out wood flooring and replacing it.  Water damaged hardwood or laminate floors require prompt attention, and knowing how to treat and minimize water damage quickly can preserve your…

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Many homeowners want to know how to make your hardwood floors shine and restore this material’s beauty in their homes. Not all wood floors use the same finish, but knowing how to shine wood floors without refinishing, is a time and money-saving skill worth cultivating. Here’s a quick index to navigate through this article: Know-How…

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When faced with how to select flooring for each room of your house, you may be surprised to discover the number of options available. Thankfully, it’s possible to quickly narrow down your choices by looking at flooring to suit your specific needs and the conditions of that particular room. Here’s what we covered in this…

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The scrap wood leftover from previous woodworking projects does not need to go to waste. There are plenty of enjoyable projects that enable DIY enthusiasts to use scraps of wood to build something attractive and useful. These projects do not require advanced skills, and anyone who finds scrap wood lying around can discover how to…

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If you’re looking for new desk ideas to spiff up your home office, these free DIY desk plans can help you build your own successfully. These free DIY desk plans range from simple to challenging, and most require woodworking power tools to cut the wood to size. Before getting started, it’s always good to review…

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Woodworking is an activity that many enthusiasts enjoy, from beginner hobbyists to master artisans. This skill enables people to build a variety of items from scratch that are customizable to their needs, saving countless amounts of money compared to purchasing pre-made items. Individuals who are just starting their woodworking journey should start with DIY backyard…

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Sometimes, the best way to get something done the way you want it is just to do it yourself. This mindset can absolutely apply to the furniture you want in your house as well. You can save a ton of money by building one of these DIY TV stands.  If you want to build one…

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If you have some spare time on your hands, choosing one of our DIY bookshelf free plans is a great way to stay productive and keep your hands busy. These shelves each come with straightforward material lists, tool needs, and step by step instructions. Most have clear pictures to pair with their written instruction. Whether…

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In the morning, your coffee table lives up to its name. There are snacks strewn about it and perhaps an art project or two by midday. In the afternoon, someone uses it to prop their feet up. At night, it becomes the center of game night. With all the life that happens around a coffee…

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The picnic table has been the centerpiece of summer memories for generations. It’s one of those things so integrated into cookouts, campsites, and bonfires that many don’t even give them a second thought until it’s not there. If you have stumbled across this article, odds are that’s the spot you’re in as well. When it…

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Our beds are personal retreats from the world. We get to come home, climb under the blankets, and decompress.  While the parts we think of most often are the coziest–blankets, pillows, your oh-so-bouncy mattress–we don’t generally give much thought to what’s underneath. There’s a foundation to the bed frame; a structure that’s as sturdy as…

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If you’re thinking about building a playhouse for your child, you’ve landed in the right place. We’ve selected a variety of DIY backyard playhouse plans for kids that will give your children a unique space to play for endless hours. From basic playhouses to more elaborate theme-based playhouses, we’ve got you covered. You are sure…

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The heart of any DIY building project is the workbench. Every builder has unique needs, and sometimes a premade workbench just doesn’t cut it. For some, tool storage space is of utmost importance. For others, mobility is necessary. Are you focusing on woodworking projects, gardening, or metalworking? Or are you more of a jack-of-all-trades who…

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Have you ever thought about building a tree house for a child? If so, you’re in the right place. According to the Cambridge English dictionary, “a tree house is a small building, structure, or shelter built among the branches of a tree.”  Tree houses have come to symbolize childhood, a special hideout away from the…

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Adding a router table to your home woodshop could save you a lot of time, it’s just not worth the money to go out and buy one. Not to mention the amount of space it takes up for a tool that isn’t used even half as often as something like your table saw. Many at…

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Sandpaper is deceptively complex. Although it looks simple, each type has different properties useful in specific situations. When working on a DIY project, the right type of sandpaper will help you finish the job quickly and with great results. However, using the wrong type can result in scratches and other damage to your project. Whether…

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Whether you are a professional woodworker or a weekend hobbyist, even the best woodworker is only as good as the tools they have to work with. Having the right tools to get the job done saves you time and a lot of frustration. However, if you’re brand-new to woodworking, you’ll find that these accessories can…

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Have you ever seen a professional woodworker’s shop? They seem to have at least one, if not two, of every basic woodworking tool in existence. Newcomers to woodworking can often feel unsure what equipment they need. Truthfully, you need far fewer woodworking hand tools than many people think. The chances are good that you have…

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The act of woodworking is a fun hobby that produces some beautiful things. If you’re considering getting into the woodworking game or moving beyond a handheld tool, there are a few critical pieces you’ll need. Let’s take a look at a few tools that are essential for a beginning woodworker’s toolkit. These essential woodworking tools…

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Working in your shop may give you a feeling of accomplishment and provide a livelihood, but the shop can still be a dangerous place. Whether you’re a beginner or have been working with wood for a while, it’s always a good idea to review safety tips. Check-in with your common sense, shop practice, and policy…

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Woodworking can be a rewarding hobby or even a livelihood, but you’ll need essential safety equipment to keep it that way. Whether you’re outfitting your very first shop or checking in and updating what you have already, you need a checklist of essentials. We’ve put together a list of the top 11 essential pieces of…

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Building your own backyard wood projects is a great way to spruce up your backyard while saving you money. But it can be intimidating to try and tackle some DIY projects if you’re a beginner. Even if you’ve never built anything before, some projects are easy to create with little effort or experience, such as…

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As a beginner woodworker, you want to learn the basics before moving onto more complicated and time-consuming projects. The following woodworking projects are basic DIY projects that can give you a solid woodworking foundation and help you transition to more challenging techniques. Best Easy Woodworking Projects for Beginners We love these easy DIY beginner woodworking…

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When it comes to wood floors, you have an incredible number of options available. That’s a good thing, but it can be challenging to know what to choose for hardwood flooring and what will work best in your home’s design while fitting your family’s lifestyle. You want your floors to withstand regular wear and tear…

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You will find many articles out there full of advice that equates maintaining laminate to cleaning real wood. That makes it tough to sort fact from fiction when it comes to cleaning laminate wood floors. No worries, we have the answers you need to keep your wood laminate looking tremendous and your floor clean. Nobody…

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Hardwood floors are beautiful, and they can last a lifetime when cared for properly. Learning to clean wood floors is essential to keeping them in great shape. There’s a lot of advice out there that confuses hardwood and wood laminate, and even more, that could end up hurting your floor. We found the best expert…

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Protecting hardwood floors in the bathroom is sometimes pretty difficult to do, so if you are struggling, don’t feel bad. We’ll walk you through your best options for protecting your hardwood flooring from moisture left after your shower or splashing out of the bathtub. We’re going to start with a little education on types of…

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