Its almost pool timeIts heating up and already rolling into the 90's in many parts of the… »
Creating a mobile cabinet requires a good base with CastersIf you are like me you have a shop crammed with every tool and supply item… »
Finding leaks on your roofWe recently had a large storm blow through Texas and one of my clients… »
Moving a Light Fixture on the Ceiling with an Attic OverheadWe frequently have to move lights in older homes because the owner wants… »
How to cut Glass TileGlass tile is all the rage and if you are planning on installing it you… »
Makita 2012NB 12-Inch Planer with Interna-Lok Automated Head Clamp ReviewIf you are a true wood craftsman then you know you need a planer in your… »
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Its almost pool time
Its heating up and already rolling into the 90′s in many parts of the country. That means the heat is back and so is lounging by and in the pool. Pools are ubiquitous in the South and while I have … Continue reading
Creating a mobile cabinet requires a good base with Casters
If you are like me you have a shop crammed with every tool and supply item you could even need. In my case my shop has several duplicates of these tools. I must own a dozen hammers alone and 3 … Continue reading
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Finding leaks on your roof
We recently had a large storm blow through Texas and one of my clients called to complain about leaks coming in around their hot water heater and on the inside of the outside wall. Upon inspection I saw a few … Continue reading
Moving a Light Fixture on the Ceiling with an Attic Overhead
We frequently have to move lights in older homes because the owner wants the light over a table or centered in the room. Moving one is not that difficult, but there are a few things that may need to be … Continue reading
How to cut Glass Tile
Glass tile is all the rage and if you are planning on installing it you need to know a few things before you begin. First, remember that you are working with glass, and a tile saw. The glass cuts will … Continue reading
Makita 2012NB 12-Inch Planer with Interna-Lok Automated Head Clamp Review
If you are a true wood craftsman then you know you need a planer in your wood shop. Wood rarely is in ready form when you get it and, if you like to work with old wood stock, like me, … Continue reading
How To Cut Hex Tile Sheets
We typically work on older homes and one of the things that we frequently install are hex tiles. Hex tile sheets make installing the hex a lot easier, but hex can be complicated and needs to be laid out prior … Continue reading
How not to build a Shower Pan
Recently, I came on a job where the shower was mid way through complete and had numerous problems with how it was being done. First, they had used green sheetrock for the walls, which any pro knows is a big … Continue reading
Porter Cable 7518 3 1/4 hp Router Review
Power is paramount when routing wood. Any pro can tell you that when working with a router the single biggest problem with any router is not having enough horse power. Porter Cable’s 7518 addresses this with a massive 3 1/4 … Continue reading
Paypal accepted at Home Depot
Imagine my surprise today as I was checking out at Home Depot and saw the paypal icon pop up on the screen as a payment option. Seems pretty cool to me as someone who receives money every month via paypal … Continue reading