How Much Weight Can I Hang on a Door?

DIY Back of Door Shelf

Have you ever stopped and wondered, how much weight can I hang on this door? If you have, then this article will help you decide. Doors come in thousands of shapes and sizes. In this article, I will share the principles needed to determine how much weight your door can hold.  In general, an interior door in … Read more

What is the Symbol of Feet and Inches in Woodworking

feet and inches symbol

Today we’ll learn about the symbol for feet and inches. If you’re used to the metric system, this will be a good article to help you understand the U.S system of measurement and how to convert between the two systems.  Feet are represented in two popular ways. First, there is the letter abbreviation “ft.” Second, … Read more

Should You Glue Pocket Hole Joints?

should you glue pocket hole joins

Pocket holes create a clever joint. Modern pocket hole jigs allow you to place screws accurately and securely. As you become familiar with pocket hole joints, you may wonder, should I glue pocket hole joints?  In this article, I’m going to share what I know about this topic. Hopefully, it will help you in your … Read more

How to Build a DIY Garden Arbor with a Bench

DIY Garden Arbor with a Bench

My brother-in-law planted a small grape plant in his backyard and wanted a trellis structure behind it for the grapes to climb on. He asked me to design and build it in the corner of his garden. After going through some designs, we decided to go with a corner arbor. When the project was complete, … Read more

How to Make a DIY Birdhouse from Scrap Wood

DIY Birdhouse

Having a home for your feathered friends will encourage the birds to keep visiting your backyard. If you have a garden, you want to attract birds to establish a healthy balance. Birds consume thousands of insects, especially in the spring when they’re feeding their young. To help support this environment, I’m made a DIY Birdhouse … Read more

Why Do I Get Blade Marks From a Table Saw Cut?

Saw blade marks

A table saw is made to give you a clean, professional cut, right? So what should you do when you notice blade marks from your table saw? In this article, I will share some tips and tricks to avoid ugly marks from table saws.  Your table saw will create blade marks for several reasons. You … Read more

Why Does Random Orbital Sander Leave Swirl Marks?

The random orbital sander is versatile in the workshop. However, after staining a freshly sanded project, you may notice some ugly swirl marks. In this article, I will explain why does random orbital sander leave swirl marks and how you can prevent them.  A random orbital sander can leave swirl marks due to poor quality … Read more

What is Plywood Made of?

Plywood

Plywood is incredibly popular; however, it’s also mysterious. If you’ve ever wondered what plywood is made of, then this article is for you. By the end of this guide, you’ll have a better understanding of what plywood is, how it’s manufactured, and what it can do for you. Plywood consists of at least three layers … Read more

5 Best Honing Oil Substitutes

alternatives to honing oil

If you have a sharpening stone at home, you can do a lot of things with it. It can be used for woodworking or even for something as simple as sharpening your dull knives at home. Whatever your sharpening stone might be for, one of the things you need to know is that you have … Read more