For the woodworkers out there we've found another great resource called Lumberjocks. Here you can post photos of your own projects and have other users view and discuss them. Such as this amazing box of drawers, cedar gates, and jewelry case. Site users called "Jocks" can befriend other jocks and also ask questions in forums and post videos. Poke around for inspiration from other woodworkers or take pride in your own projects and share them with the world.
Not everyone has the space nor the resources for a full out wine cellar, but Our House came up with this easy DIY wine rack. This works as not just a great option to house your wine bottle collection, but when displayed in your living room, entry way or kitchen, it also adds a unique piece to the decor of your home.
Inspired by the aesthetically appealing window blinds created by Elina Aalto of Fiasko Design, the DIY Maven suggests a self-made version of these window treatments. Purchase a black or dark-colored window blind, trace a design of your favorite cityscape and use an X-acto knife to bring the urban scene to life.
The easiest way to give your garage a finished and professional look is by improving the floor surface. Typically garage floors are unfinished slabs of concrete with possibly a clear coat that offers mild protection form oil and dirt. Many homeowners now want a sharper look that can showcase their workshop or the car they are working on.
We found this interesting article about applying wet sealer over an epoxy base to give your garage floor a shiny look. The folks at BEHR recommend waiting 14 days after applying the sealer before driving on the floor. This may prevent the "hot tire lift" that some homeowners are experiencing with this product as they are only waiting 7-8 days.
Steve from Waxing Philosophical used Epoxy Kote from ipaint and added polymer paint flakes to give his floor even more depth and texture. He hasn't suffered from "hot tire lift" and the floor came out great. Continue for photos.
This is a great Build-It-Yourself workbench. The designer of these plans spent a lot of time studying the features he liked and didn't like about retail work benches and when it came to design his own work bench he ended up with plans that almost mimic the traditional work benches you see in most classic woodworking shops. The purists must be onto something.
February 25, 2008 | Comments ()
