How To Guides

How to shop for a Drill/Driver

Buying your first set of power tools can be intimidating. If you don’t know exactly what you want, you could end up with something you don’t need. In our how...

Buying your first set of power tools can be intimidating. If you don’t know exactly what you want, you could end up with something you don’t need. In our how...

Create a safe space for DIY

Crafting and DIY projects can be really satisfying if you don’t hurt yourself or anyone else while getting the job done. One of the best ways to protect yourself from...

Crafting and DIY projects can be really satisfying if you don’t hurt yourself or anyone else while getting the job done. One of the best ways to protect yourself from...

Guide To Adhesives

A simple guide to using adhesives and glues. Laying down a uniform film of glue that’s just the right thickness can be tough. The bigger the surface, the harder it...

A simple guide to using adhesives and glues. Laying down a uniform film of glue that’s just the right thickness can be tough. The bigger the surface, the harder it...

Large or Small Format Photo Frames

Put your favourite photos on display with these easy-to-make photo frames. Use 6 or 9mm plywood and clear acrylic or glass sheets to make each floating photo frame. The nice...

Put your favourite photos on display with these easy-to-make photo frames. Use 6 or 9mm plywood and clear acrylic or glass sheets to make each floating photo frame. The nice...

Restore antique furniture

While restoring a genuine antique is usually a job for a professional, it is possible to tackle wear and tear on everyday items yourself. You only need a few materials and supplies...

While restoring a genuine antique is usually a job for a professional, it is possible to tackle wear and tear on everyday items yourself. You only need a few materials and supplies...

How to use dowel centres

I have received a few enquiries from readers asking how to use dowel centers. It’s actually very easy and after the first time you will be using dowels a lot...

I have received a few enquiries from readers asking how to use dowel centers. It’s actually very easy and after the first time you will be using dowels a lot...

How to use a circular saw

A hand-held circular saw is one of the basic tools that should be in any DIY enthusiasts workshop. With it you can cut any kind of timber and board quickly and accurately....

A hand-held circular saw is one of the basic tools that should be in any DIY enthusiasts workshop. With it you can cut any kind of timber and board quickly and accurately....

How to take care of your power tools

Power tools are essential for maintaining and improving your home, and it pays to invest in quality tools that will not only do the job, but will last as well. Regular maintenance...

Power tools are essential for maintaining and improving your home, and it pays to invest in quality tools that will not only do the job, but will last as well. Regular maintenance...

How to stain and seal a raw pine table

How to stain and seal a raw pine table How to give new, inexpensive pine furniture an antique finish for a fraction of the cost than store pre-sealed – if you...

How to stain and seal a raw pine table How to give new, inexpensive pine furniture an antique finish for a fraction of the cost than store pre-sealed – if you...

How to make and hang a wooden shelf

Love this project by Sarah at Faded Country. The nice thing about this shelf is that you can easily hang in a rental home. Just use a couple of picture hanging nails...

Love this project by Sarah at Faded Country. The nice thing about this shelf is that you can easily hang in a rental home. Just use a couple of picture hanging nails...

How to Make a Freestanding Sandpit

Kids love sand and making a basic frame allows you to provide children with a clean, safe environment to play in. This sandpit frame is very light, making it easy...

Kids love sand and making a basic frame allows you to provide children with a clean, safe environment to play in. This sandpit frame is very light, making it easy...

How to join wood

When making your own furniture, or designing projects for a home, there are several ways to joint timber and board products. Knowing and understanding the various joints that can be...

When making your own furniture, or designing projects for a home, there are several ways to joint timber and board products. Knowing and understanding the various joints that can be...

Difficulty: Moderate/Intermediate The main tools you’ll need: Cordless drill Screwdriver Wood chisel Mallet Step 1: First things first. If you are replacing an internal door, start by unscrewing the bottom...

Difficulty: Moderate/Intermediate The main tools you’ll need: Cordless drill Screwdriver Wood chisel Mallet Step 1: First things first. If you are replacing an internal door, start by unscrewing the bottom...

How to edge plywood projects

As one of the more affordable ways to build a project, plywood does have its drawbacks. One of those is the fact that not everyone wants to see the raw...

As one of the more affordable ways to build a project, plywood does have its drawbacks. One of those is the fact that not everyone wants to see the raw...

How to create your own Cutting Diagrams

A good set of plans can be very helpful when building projects. Plans help guide us through the steps in the project, and, in many cases, they come with two...

A good set of plans can be very helpful when building projects. Plans help guide us through the steps in the project, and, in many cases, they come with two...

Add wood grain effect to SupaWood

If you want a low-maintenance finish that still lets the natural beauty of wood show through, it’s hard to beat sealer. Wood interior and exterior sealers come in matt and...

If you want a low-maintenance finish that still lets the natural beauty of wood show through, it’s hard to beat sealer. Wood interior and exterior sealers come in matt and...

How To Use A Screwdriver Bit Properly

We have seen more than a few beginner DIY enthusiasts who attend our DIY Divas and DIY Guys workshops. One common problem that seems to occur over and over is...

We have seen more than a few beginner DIY enthusiasts who attend our DIY Divas and DIY Guys workshops. One common problem that seems to occur over and over is...