Episodes
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How to Make a Cheap 30-Minute Plant Stand
Quick, Easy Plant Stand Adds Warmth to a Front Porch Watch this how-to video and build your own trendy wood stand for a planter of any size! Perfect for adding height and texture to your porch, deck or patio. And it only costs $6 in lumber! Materials 1×2 cedar board* pocket hole jig*(newer version of what I used) miter saw* tape measure*(my favorite!) drill/driver wood chisel* wood glue* clamps* sander* planter (personalized crock like mine) Obviously if you don’t have all of the tools and screws on hand already, this project will cost more than the $6 piece of cedar. But it’s still a great, easy piece to make! Cut…
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How to Create Workshop on a Budget
Budget-Friendly Garage Workshop Makeover Painting and reusing old cabinets is a great way to create a defined workshop area in a garage. And adding casters to an old table saves money and gives you a portable workbench! Materials milk paint (ballet pink)* paint sprayer (my most favorite one ever!)* scrap cardboard sandpaper respirator 3 inch screws drill/driver casters (30% off right now!)* 3/8″ and 3/4″ drill bits 2-part epoxy glue like this Clean and Paint Depending on how old your cabinets are and where they’ve been stored, they may require some repairs before they can be painted! Mine needed a good cleaning to get rid of the mildew (just 50/50…
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How to Install a Garbage Disposal
Replace Your Own Leaking Disposer Changing out a leaking garbage disposal for a new one is an easy DIY job you can tackle in no time after watching this video! What You Need garbage disposer* screwdriver plumber’s putty* You’ll also need patience and a rag or towel! Working with your hands over your head, at least for me, requires a lot more patience because it makes you tire faster! Plus working in a tiny cabinet is frustrating, so again, patience! The towel is to protect your back while laying in the cabinet and/or to soak up any water that may drip after removing the old disposal! Disconnect The first step…
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How to Make Your Own Picnic Table for Kids
Build an Outdoor Table for Toddlers and Preschoolers Building a picnic table sized for kids is easy and quick! Plus it’s so adorable! I’d say this would be a great project for a beginner DIY-er since minimal power tools are needed. Materials (4) 1″x6″x8′ pressure-treated wood (1) 2″x4″x10′ pressure-treated wood tape measure* speed square* miter saw* drill/driver* sander* w/ 220-grit sandpaper jigsaw*, optional 2″ exterior wood screws level* exterior wood glue* round object, like a spray paint can, optional exterior wood sealer* Cut List 1x6s (6) 35 inches long (4) 25 inches long 2x4s (2) 30 inches long (2) 21 inches long Step 1 First, measure, mark and cut everything…
