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How to Properly Tape and Flash a New Construction Window 14 Aug 2013 | 02:54 am

If you are like me, you understand that a little bit of prep work on a job will eliminate headaches that will creep up down the line. A great example of that situation comes when installing a window. ...

Cottage Project – 2 Year Update with Pictures 22 Jul 2013 | 10:34 pm

We purchased this cottage about 2 years ago this month.  There was nothing “wrong” with the cottage at the time, but we decided to make many improvements to move the place forward.  I wanted to write ...

How To Frame a New Window in an Old Wall 11 Jul 2013 | 10:29 pm

If you are a weekend warrior, you will inevitably need to install a window in an existing wall at some point.  If you have a house that is vinyl siding on the outside, and you have a non-load bearing ...

Lancaster House Bargain 3 Jul 2013 | 05:56 am

If you are shopping for a home in the Lancaster NY area and are in the $300k – $350k price range, have I got a deal for you… This is a neighbor of mine and the house is priced well below market value...

Surfacing Rough Lumber with a Router 27 Jun 2013 | 02:56 am

If you have an item that you need to plane down, but the wood is too large for your planer (if you even have one), consider using your router as a planer to get the job done.  Take a look at the im...

How to Build a Workbench: Super Simple $50 Shop Bench 21 May 2013 | 07:24 pm

I have a friend who is in need of a simple workbench.  A simple bench with a classic pegboard back is all that he requires.  You could just go over to Sam’s Club and pick up a bench for about $120.  T...

Hall closet conversion to an entry bench with storage 1 May 2013 | 08:57 pm

If you have a traditional “new build”, you probably have a standard entryway closet.  If that is the case, it is about 4-5 feet wide on the inside with a single door (likely a 32″ or 36″ door).   The ...

Free Rain Barrel Plans 22 Apr 2013 | 09:23 pm

Build your own rain barrel. Admittedly, rain barrels have come down in price and have gotten much more attractive.  However, if you are like me, you might just want to build your own rain barrel. This...

How to Build a Cheap, and Beautiful, Storage Shed – Step by Step 17 Apr 2013 | 06:16 pm

Just about everyone could use a storage she at some point in their life.  You could opt to purchase one that is a prefab vinyl job, buy one from a local shed company where they will drive up and drop ...

Simple Porch Column Plans – Wrap your ugly 4×4 10 Apr 2013 | 07:43 pm

Have you ever looked at a porch column that was nothing more than a 4×4 and thought it just didn’t fit the scale of the porch/house?   Even worse, you could have 2 2″ x 4″‘s sistered up to make the 4″...

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