Builds, repairs, tools, materials and before-and-after projects, including the mistakes that teach the most.
Share what you are making, what failed and what you would change. Advice should account for materials, tools and skill level rather than assuming a perfect workshop.
I want to make a small outdoor planter from inexpensive boards. It will sit on paving, get regular rain and be watered frequently, so I'm more worried about drainage and rot than making it look fancy. I'm planning gaps a...
Our entryway is narrow, and I want a slim bench where we can sit to put on shoes and hide a couple of baskets underneath. Plywood seems easier than solid wood with my basic tools: circular saw, drill and clamps. The benc...
The utility room is barely wider than the washer, but I need somewhere to fold laundry and occasionally sort tools. A permanently fixed counter would block access. I'm sketching a wall-mounted folding top with two hinged...
Our laminate table has a chipped front edge that catches on sleeves. The rest of the surface is fine, so replacing the table for a thumb-sized defect seems wasteful. I could fill and color-match the chip, then seal it, b...
I want to mount a sturdy rack in the utility room, but the studs don't line up with where the hooks need to go. The rack will hold coats and a few heavy bags. I thought about fastening a painted plywood backer across two...
I have leftover shelving boards and four small casters from another project. I'd like to turn them into a narrow rolling cart for cleaning supplies, preferably with two shelves and a handle. The main concern is wobble; i...
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