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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]