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Use this simple 4-step strategy to turn an old plane into a super shaver. I’ve lost count of the number of planes that I’ve brought back from the brink, but...

TWO THOUSAND YEARS AGO, Egyptian woodworkers figured out how to clamp two boards together, drill an angled hole through both, and insert a dowel to make a powerful joint. Two...

Do you have a woodworker on your Christmas [or Birthday] list?  It can be very difficult to find that perfect gift for someone when you don’t share their hobby.  It’s...

Geyser Tips In an average household, the geyser is the most energy-consuming appliance – taking up almost 40 percent of your monthly electrical bill. Here are some tips on getting...

How to make concrete garden bench Concrete is an inexpensive way to make a variety of projects, but it’s also the ideal material to use for making a garden bench...

Here’s another awesome Woodcraft video tutorial on weaving your own Danish-style Cord Seat. We suggest using any Article by: Ken Burton

How to make your own Crown Moulding If you have ever wondered how to make your own crown moulding, dado or chair rails, or even custom skirtings, we offer easy...

In a recent Woodcraft class we had 3 students making cutting boards, Sue Ellen Miller, Liz Matheny and 15 year old Maddy Byers. Special thanks to Liz for the photos...

Why do drains block? Imagine standing in the shower with water up to your ankles, or spending essential ‘reading’ time on the toilet and then it won’t flush! Most blockages...

What to do in a power failure While our day to day lives are dependent on electricity, if you are sitting comfortably in front of the TV or PC and...

Lamp made using string and wood This wood and string lamp is fun to make, and you can arrange the string into so many different variations for a lamp that...

How to perform continuity testing You need to perform a continuity test to ascertain whether or not a switch has failed. A continuity test will determine if a continuous electrical...

PAR Pine Wine Display Case Perfect for displaying your favourite wines, this clever display case is designed as a ‘floating’ wine case that shows off your wine collection. 30/11/2018 Another...

How to tile a floor Planning to give your bathroom or kitchen floor a new look. Here’s how to lay ceramic floor tiles for a professional finish/   HERE’S HOW:...

Make a laundry drying rack This wall-mounted laundry rack is a great project to make for days when it’s too cold, too windy or too wet to hang your washing...

Bosch sanders for all surfaces Sanding is an essential part of the preparation required for virtually every type of surface treatment. Find out which is the right Bosch sander for...

How to apply plaster to walls Plastering needs practice and a good technique for perfect results. It is possible to tackle smaller areas with good results but leave ceilings to...

elegant, modern coffee table This elegant coffee table would look good in any living room. It has plenty of storage space for books and accessories, and the design is very...

Helpful Plumbing Tips Whether you own your home or rent it, there are bound to be times when you need to fix up minor plumbing problems. 11/10/2018 There will be...

With DIY on the increase, more and more homeowners are looking to acquire basic skills for quick and easy DIY projects, advanced projects such as making furniture, home repair and...