This week, hear our thoughts on extending a tile backsplash to a side wall and tips for hanging outdoor holiday lights. (Greg Wolf/bauhaus1000, Getty Images Signature) Hour 1 Hear Joe’s tips for hanging holiday lights, options for installing a side wall tile backsplash, repairing a rotten door jamb, and more. Tips for Hanging Holiday Lights … Read more
Board and batten adds a geometric, layered look to both interior and exterior walls. This siding and paneling style uses thin strips of wood — or battens — placed over the seams of wide boards. You can mimic the look of board and batten on an accent wall without installing wide wood boards. Here’s how: … Read more
The ingeniously simple speed square is the most practical and useful hand tool for any carpenter or do-it-yourself. Also called a rafter square, this multi-purpose triangular carpenters’ tool packs so many features into such a small tool that at first glance it might be confusing how to use it. So, we’ve broken down its five … Read more
No matter how well you build a wooden fence gate, they all share a common problem over time — the tendency to sag over time. A sagging gate doesn’t just make your fence look old and unattractive — it’s also a hazard for children and pets. Wide gates are no exception, and possibly are more … Read more
This post originally appeared on CheckingInWithChelsea.com. Inspired by currently trending raffia-covered furniture, I’m showing you how to build your own TV console table covered in wallpaper for $150! **I partnered with Titebond for this project which makes me really excited because…I used their original wood glue and ONLY their wood glue to hold my entire … Read more
A Texas couple transformed their backyard into a pirate-themed playland. (Pirate Ship Playhouse Facebook) A simple wish for a pirate ship playhouse turned into a years-long quest that’s capturing the imaginations of both children and adults. Read to see how a Texas couple went somewhat “overboard” to transform a plain backyard into a nautical pirate … Read more
Bar clamps can act as a helping hand when you’re working solo on a wood project. It’s not always possible to have a helper for every project. And for woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers, only having two hands to join two pieces of wood together can be frustrating. If there’s nobody around to help you join two … Read more
Day beds are versatile pieces of furniture that don’t have to be confined to a bedroom. Place a twin-sized one in a den for both comfy lounge seating and a spare bed for guests. Here’s how to build one yourself. Why is it called a day bed? Because it can be made in a day! … Read more
You can use your outdoor space even when it’s raining by adding a roof to a pergola. A pergola roof protects you from pop-up storms, so you can extend your time outdoors. Tyler Schwall in Mobile, Ala., wants to install a tin roof over his pergola. But before he does this, he wants to know … Read more
Cornhole, a game that’s been around for centuries, is a popular pastime for tailgate entertainment or backyard fun. You just need a cornhole board and some bags — and a free afternoon with family or friends! History of the Game Many people believe a cabinet maker in Germany invented the cornhole game in the 14th … Read more