Home Depotmay nothave theworstitems on the market, but you’ll sure pay a pretty penny to get them. We’re going to usecurtains, for example. While Home Depot can have some pretty nice styles, they can cost around$30.However, IKEA might have the same design (or similar) for as low...
Laminates generally seal in formaldehyde. If there are surfaces that are not laminated, paint with a formaldehyde sealant, available from a green building supply store (see “Green Building Supplies”) One client and her son got ill from formaldehyde off-gassing from laminated furniture in the son...
Finish of choice (e.g., varnish or protective sealant for outdoor use) Cushions for seating and back support Tools: Miter saw, clamps, orbital sander, belt sander (optional), hammer or rubber mallet Steps to Building Your DIY Sofa Learn the essential steps to building your own sofa from s...
They’ve been talking about doing some work to it for years now, but it kept getting pushed back. We got a really fun opportunity to work with Home Depot for a something we couldn’t use in our own home (more on that soon!), and I decided to gift it to them and help them trans...
You’ll start by turning the glove inside out and cutting a small slit in the tips of the fingers of your rubber glove. Once you’ve got your witches fingers securely inserted into each of the fingers you’ll need to get a 12″ piece of 1/2″ pvc pipe for an arm bone. You’ll ...
Isolate the collector from the floor using rubber feet or a vibration-dampening mat Is it necessary to use a filter with a DIY dust collector? Using a filter, especially one that can trap fine dust particles, is crucial for protecting your health and ensuring that your workshop’s air remai...
Wash the roof of the containerthoroughly before you put down the rubber roof coating. Apply the coating to the manufacturer's recommendation. The 5 gallon pail will have more than enough to put down one or two good coats, and I would definitely use it all up because in this case 'the ...