Take two of your cut 2x4s and lay them parallel to each other on the ground; these will be the base of your rack. Then, take two more 2x4s and position them vertically at each end of the base pieces to form the sides of the rack. Use your drill and wood screws to secure the si...
Cut four pieces at a 45 degree angle. If you do not have a miter saw (chop saw) to cut your angles, most home improvement stores (Lowes and Home Depot) will cut all the wood for you. Just be sure to bring your exact measurements with you. Nail and screw the top trim pieces to ...
Cut a small hole (around 1 to 2 centimeters in size) on one side of the box or the window covering. This will serve as the aperture through which light will enter. 5. Construct a translucent screen. Cut a piece of cardboard or thick paper to fit the inside of the box or the wall...
To head back, use hand pruners to cut the tips of the stems off at different lengths all over the shrub. Some shrubs, such as holly bushes and crepe myrtles, need this practice done every year to maintain a good shape and stay manageable in size. Thinning shrubs Thinning a shrub encour...
Since this was written almost two years ago, use common sense and recognize that everything doesn’t immediately (or ever) get updated to be relevant to modern times. While repair *should* be ageless, societal trends can adjust priorities, as you know. Clearly (or maybe not so much,) any...
After some further experimenting with possible arrangements, I decided to cut a second length of ½ in. board at the exact length to fit between this frame and the back of the drawer, ensuring that nothing would slide back and forth. And then I cut shorter lengths of ½ in. board to...
Carpenter’s Square: This ensures your corners are true 90-degree angles, crucial for stability and a professional finish. Wood Clamps: Helpful to hold pieces together, especially when gluing or drilling. Level: To make sure every part of your bunk bed is perfectly horizontal. This is crucial...
Adding the Straw: Slide the cut straw onto the skewers, pushing it about an inch down. If all three skewers won’t fit inside the straw, two will suffice. Secure the straw with tape at one end to prevent it from sliding off.
It was a bit of an afterthought, but I had some wood leftover and decided to use the remainder of the 1-7/8″ strips to make the rim around the planter box. I cut a 45 degree angle on each end so they would fit together. ...
Flapping wings produce lift and thrust in bio-inspired aerial robots, leading to quiet, safe and efficient flight. However, to extend their application scope, these robots must perch and land, a feat widely demonstrated by birds. Despite recent progress,