How Much Does it Cost to Build a 30-x-40 Foot Garage? Pricing for DIY metal garage kits? There is no easy answer to this question because 30 x 40-foot metal garages can vary depending upon whether you want a vertical or horizontal roof, garage doors and any number of extras that cust...
When I envisioned my fall mantel this year, I just knew I wanted a super large wooden sign with a saying up there. I didn’t want any of those cute fall sayings, like “hello fall” or “it’s fall y’all.” I wanted something a little more inspirational and subtly fall. So, I ...
With that being said, the first question that should come to mind is: how much will it cost to repair the furniture piece compared to buying a new one? There are times when buying a new object costs a lot less than renovating or making your own, so make sure to do some research on...
Common Mistakes to Avoid When You Build a Worm Farm Building a worm farm is easy, but there are a few little things to watch out for to keep your worms happy: Overfeeding: Don’t go overboard with the food scraps. Too much food can make your worm bin stinky and messy. Start slow ...
A timber such as pine would be ideal. Untreated timber may be used if the table is for inside use (garage, work shed etc.) whereas a treated timber is preferable for outside use. All sizes in this project are standard sizes and should be readily available at most lumber merchants. ...
Before you buy ANYTHING, scour your garage and closets for supplies. Old shelves and mix/matched “not quite the same” hardware will work just as well, and you just might be able to build a raised garden bed for free! Elevated garden beds can dry faster than beds open to the ground....
A wooden gate plan will stipulate the post size, post depth, post spacing, and hole size among other issues. A classic New England wooden gate plan will add a beautiful accent to your garden. Solid board wooden gate plans involve using heavy-duty hardware that provides the gate with much-...
How to Make a Cold Frame Cold frames can be bought or constructed from timber and plastic, but concrete blocks or bricks can also be used. You can even construct a simple, bottomless wooden box and set it in the garden or atop other good soil in a sunny location. Watch our video, bel...
How to Build a Raised Wooden Garden Planter Box with Legs By: Suzie Wible Published on July 19, 2012 Updated on January 25, 2024 In this post, I’m going to show you how I built a raised garden planter box with legs out of reclaimed wood. The other day, Jon spotted an old cedar...
See more about how to use a pocket hole jig here. I decided to take apart the old table saw stand (because obviously, I will not be needing it anymore) and reuse as much material as possible – the best way to stay budget-friendly and keep things out of landfills. I was able to ...