There are multiple ways to cut crown molding, but the simplest method is to cut it with the angled “flats” rested squarely along the fence and base of the saw. With this method, you only have to adjust the miter angle, rather than both the miter and bevel. My first experience with crown molding was…
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In my latest project, a built-in bookcase for the living room, I made my first attempt at building shaker cabinet doors. I went back and forth on how to do it, but finally decided on a combination of groove joints and pocket holes. The more traditional method is full tongue and groove joints, but I…
So you’ve decided to stain your finished project. But how? It’s simple, my friend. Stain is one of the most common finishes for home DIYers, right up there with paint. It’s wonderful for enhancing the natural grains of wood, as well as toning the wood to a desired color. Stain is also great for refinishing…
Once you’ve decided on a stain finish for a project, the next step is to choose a brush. But what type of brush do you use for stain? Can you use a rag? What about a brush for the polyurethane top coat? With so many options out there, it can be difficult to figure out…
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Ever been in the stain aisle at your local hardware store, just staring at all the different options, and have no idea what stain to use? Been there, done that. Gel, Polyshade, Oil-based, Water-based, Varnish, Organic … the list goes on. Here’s a quick run-through of the most common wood stains (the stuff you’ll find…
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Need to build a drawer, but want to avoid fancy tools and joinery? Build a simple drawer with just a saw, drill, and kreg pocket hole jig. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from one of the links, I may make a small commission at NO EXTRA COST to you….
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