Crafting wood can be a complex and rewarding task, but often times beginners may find themselves frustrated with their results. But no matter where you are in your woodworking journey, there are always tips and tricks that can help you create something beautiful – without breaking the bank. We’re going to look at woodworking tips and tricks for makers of all skill levels so even if you feel like it’s too overwhelming to attempt your own project, we’ll provide some guidance so don’t give up just yet!
Have a four-legged friend in need of a leg up? If your beloved dog or cat is too short to reach his/her favorite snuggle spots—or maybe he/she is getting up there in years and needs a bit of a boost—build your own set of sturdy wooden pet steps! Help your furry friends get where they […]
Arrister has created a custom furniture service that makes creating furniture to your exact dimensions as easy as ordering a pizza online.
Palo Alto resident Chris Robinson was pondering how he would protect his family from a tsunami after the devastating disaster hit Japan back in March of 2011. His answer was the Tsunamiball– an escape pod of sorts made almost entirely out of wood. Sure, others have designed their own wooden ships but Chris has […]
From screwing roller skate wheels onto wooden boards, to repurposing dried-out swimming pools, to building backyard half-pipes, skateboarding has a rich history of DIY projects that have pushed the sport to new heights. Now, a video directed by the Zenga Bros celebrates that homemade history by featuring a series of portable sculptures that function as […]
Building walls, forts, igloos, and other favorite snow structures just got a whole lot easier and much more impressive. This weekend, take your personal winter wonderland to a whole new level and previously unseen heights with this DIY method for making perfectly-shaped stackable snow bricks for all your cold weather construction needs! As a kid […]
Now that the end of winter is in sight, you might be wondering what to do with your skis that were going to be retired after this season. Or maybe you would just rather have a bow than skis. Either way, this technique will show you how to turn your skis into a bow. Cross-country […]
Infamous art world prankster and DIYer Tom Sachs’ new exhibition of homemade boomboxes sounds pretty good!
