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Posted by Steve on September 18, 2013 in Useful Information · Comments Off
Don't listen to anyone who tries to tell you woodworking is difficult or an overly expensive hobby. I can assure you, it can be incredibly rewarding. Woodworking gets easier and easier the more you do it, and you don't actually need to dish out tons of money on tools and materials either.
Having said all of that, woodworking is just like so many other hobbies. What I mean by that is, there are a [...]
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Posted by Steve on August 27, 2013 in Useful Information · Comments Off
The snow has melted and the smell of summer is in the air. You want to fire up the barbecue and throw a few steaks on the grill and invite the neighbors in for a barbecue. As you look around the backyard, it doesn't exactly look ready for company though, does it?
This time of the year, everyone is heading out to the backyard for fun in the sun, but your backyard needs a little [...]
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Posted by Steve on August 27, 2013 in Useful Information · Comments Off
Many people want to add sheds to their backyards. People may use sheds for all sorts of purposes, often for the sake of housing tools, gardening supplies, and other things related to home improvement and yard work. However, the very act of constructing a shed is itself a major project. Many people with less knowledge of home improvement may be at a loss for how to even get started with constructing [...]
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Posted by Steve on August 27, 2013 in Useful Information · Comments Off
If you have an interest in building a birdhouse, it is important that you understand that there are a few factors that must be considered prior to initializing construction on your project. Suitable nesting areas are an absolute and vital requirement by all bird varieties. If you enjoy the appearance of birds, the sounds that they make, and/or the companionship of birds, then building a birdhouse to [...]
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Posted by Steve on August 27, 2013 in Recommended Resources · Comments Off
If you have looked into My Shed Plans, then you have come across the name, Ryan Henderson. He is the author and creator of My Shed Plans. After a little searching, there were a few interesting facts that came up about him. This includes the fact that his experience spans several decades, meaning he isn't a fresh face on the scene. When dealing with any online product, ensuring that a person is [...]
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Posted by Steve on August 27, 2013 in Recommended Resources · Comments Off
Ted's Woodworking is a unique product for woodworkers and carpenters of all skill levels. It includes over 1600 woodworking ideas, plans and blueprints with easy step-by-step instructions that even a complete beginner can follow easily. The package also includes supply lists and tips to simplify the process of starting and finishing a new woodworking project.
This product comes with a reasonable [...]
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Posted by Steve on August 27, 2013 in Recommended Resources · Comments Off
Ted McGrath is the popular woodworker known for creating the widely recommended program called Ted's Woodworking. This program is actually a massive collection of professionally designed woodworking plans that is marketed as a set for a one-time access fee. You get to download thousands of plans created by Ted, tested by Ted, and perfected by Ted, and you do not have to keep paying for access to those [...]
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Posted by Steve on August 27, 2013 in Recommended Resources · Comments Off
Sheds are among the simplest structures in the modern world, but they can be difficult to build. Even if you are building a small shed with a simple design for your backyard needs, you need considerable woodworking knowledge to ensure the shed is sturdy and ready to withstand whatever the weather brings. The last thing you want is to spend hundreds of dollars on a shed that leaks.
If you need a [...]
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Posted by Steve on June 20, 2013 in Useful Information · Comments Off
Five Steps to Successful Woodworking Projects
Are you ready to tackle your first woodworking project? Or have you attempted woodworking projects in the past that did not come out as expected? No matter how much experience you have with woodworking and carpentry, there are five things you can start doing right now to improve the results of your next projects.
Find legitimate sources of woodworking [...]
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