This all started because I wanted to be able to hit golf balls off my off my porch. I thought I’d build a tee box. That turned into if I’m gonna go through the effort I might as well extend it out some that way I have room for a grill and a nice table and chairs for entertaining. That turned into “I should add a little bit more so I can put in a pool. As you can tell it very quickly snowballed. Table of Contents Materials I Used to Build a Deck How I Chose Materials for the Deck Step 1: Preparing the Deck Posts Step 2: Pouring Concrete to Secure the Posts Step 3: Cutting the Posts to Height ..read more

In this video I’ll be building this outdoor storage bench. It’s at a nice comfortable sitting height but he lid is on a hinge so that I can stow away the cushions when they are not in use. This is a quick one day project so if you are needing a storage trunk for something then know I have not only a CNC cut file for this one but also step by step plans that come with a material list and a cut list. Let me show you how it all goes together. Table of Contents Let’s Build an Outdoor Storage Bench! Materials I Used to Build the Outdoor Storage Bench: Step 1: Organizing Storage Bench Parts and Pr ..read more

In this video I’m going to show you how I built this shelf. It might look simple, but it was actually full of little tricky things to figure out. But! It was worth it, as I had this very generic store bought shelf in my home before, and was finally able to replace it with something I’ve made instead. Table of Contents Let’s Build a Modern Wall Shelf! Materials I Used to Build this Modern Wall Shelf Step 1: Cutting the Wood for the Modern Wall Shelf Step 2: Fit Test for the Hexagon Part of the Shelf Step 3: Cutting the Straight Shelves Step 4: Piecing the Triangle Shelves Together Step 5: Joi ..read more

Table of Contents Let’s Build a Rotating Shelf Materials I Used On This Build Step 1: Prepare the wood by pre-drilling A tip for you: this part will end up being on about this long but I left it longer to make it easier to hold onto while drilling for the holes. Step 2: Putting a threaded insert into the left and right parts of the shelf Step 3: Creating the sliding piece for the top of the rotating shelf Step 4: Making the top and attaching it to the base Step 5: Hanging the rotating shelf! Other Thing I Used In This Rotating Shelf Build Let’s Build a Rotating Shelf How To Build a Rota ..read more

In this video, I’m going to show you how I built this stylish dog house. But! It’s isn’t just a dog house. All throughout this project are products made by 3M that don’t only consider what a builder needs, but also what the environment needs. The shingles, windows, solar panel, and the insulation were all designed by 3M to help create solutions for the most pressing climate challenges that impact people’s lives. I’m utilizing these materials on a doghouse to show you where technology is advancing to, but imagine if every new construction site were also using them and we started making our bu ..read more

Trying to figure out how to build your own DIY wood countertops that are inexpensive? Check out this project where I used 2x4s to build my own! This week I am building some simple countertops for my laundry room! Earlier this year I demo’d a shop building. And in that process, I ended up with a ton of scrap material that I de-nailed and threw into a pile. You can definitely do this project with any material, but I’m going with 2×4’s and 2×6’s since I have an abundance of them. Check out the video above to see how I built them! Things I Used in This DIY Wood Countertops Project: Total Boat Wo ..read more

Thinking about upgrading with new DIY laundry room cabinets for cheap? Check out this DIY project where I completely upgraded my laundry room! This week, I am transforming my laundry room by taking it from a simple room that just holds a washer and dryer, to a functioning room with lots of storage. I’m doing a laundry room. But regardless of the room, here is a tip for building cabinets: Buy stock cabinets from any home center… and then upgrade them! Let me explain the video above. Simple Cabinet DIY Plans (with CNC File) Simple Cabinet Plans (with CNC file!) $14.99 Shop now Also, you can ch ..read more

Thinking about doing your own workshop remodel? Check out this project where I plan out my demolition, layout, and ideas for my new workshop! Shop #3!! I might have a problem I’m about to renovate my third shop! Check out the video above so I can bring you in, show you around and tell you about my plans. Things I Used in This DIY Workshop Remodel Project: EcoFlow Delta Max Portable Power Station EcoFlow Delta Max Portable Power Station on Amazon Stihl TSA 230 ISOtunes Hearing Protection (use code APRIL for 10% off) If you haven’t already, don’t forget to sign up at the top of this page for ..read more

This video is all about how I built a record stand out of a live edge slab! I picked a slab that has plenty of character in it, but also has a built in cubby for my vinyls, speakers, room for the record player, and even an album display. Check out the video above to see how I built it. Introduction to DIY Record Player Stands A record player stand is a great way to keep your record player stable and secure while listening to your favorite tunes. But why buy an expensive record player stand when you can build your own? Building your own DIY record player stand is a great way to customize it to ..read more

Thinking about putting in your own DIY floor electrical outlet? Check out this fun DIY how-to project where I did it myself! Not easy, but not that hard! With so many outlets in my house, why is it that I never seem to have power where I want it? I recently bought a turn table and I’d like to have power for it in the center of my living room. So now I’m trying to figure out, “How do you get power in the center of a room?”. Check out the video above to see. Things I Used in This DIY Floor Electrical Outlet Project: Leviton Pop Up Outlet ISOtunes Hearing Protection (use code APRIL for 10% off ..read more