# Zac Builds


## Posts

- [The ULTIMATE Raspberry Pi](https://zacbuilds.com/9477-2/): I built the ULTIMATE Raspberry Pi 5 Based Emulation machine. And, at the same time, I also tested the absolute limits of what it’s hardware is capable of with some insane engineering. Check out the video here:
- [The Heavy Metal Hammock Frame](https://zacbuilds.com/the-heavy-metal-hammock-frame/): How do you build something when you have NO IDEA what you’re doing?! It’s definitely not the best way to do things, but taking your time to properly plan a build is often a luxury that we don’t have as builders and makers. So for this build, I wanted to set a challenge for myself, […]
- [The Zero Wood Outdoor Concrete Table Build](https://zacbuilds.com/the-zero-wood-outdoor-concrete-table-build/): As we all know lumber prices are through the roof, so join me as I build an outdoor table without using any wood! 
- [The Shou Sugi Ban Desk Build](https://zacbuilds.com/the-shou-sugi-ban-desk-build/): Join me as I take a frickin' flame thrower to a solid oak desk in a journey to craft the coolest computer desk for my friend. 
- [The Herringbone Coffee Table V2.0](https://zacbuilds.com/the-herringbone-coffee-table-v2-0/): Join me as I re-do one of my very first DIY Coffee Tables. I'm updating my Herringbone Coffee Table 2021 style!
- [Heavy Duty Rolling Tool Stand](https://zacbuilds.com/heavy-duty-rolling-tool-stand/): Join me as I fix the biggest problem with my drum sander by building a heavy duty rolling tool stand for it.
- [Industrial Bookcase (DIY Budget Remix)](https://zacbuilds.com/industrial-bookcase-diy-budget-remix/): Join me as I recreate one of my older projects with a few subtle design tweaks designed to get the price point as low as possible. It's the industrial bookcase remix!
- [Pixelated Clear Epoxy Coffee Table](https://zacbuilds.com/pixelated-clear-epoxy-coffee-table/): Join me as I get over my fear of working with Epoxy and embark on my most elaborate epoxy resin project yet!
- [DIY Keyboard Tray Made From Walnut and Leather](https://zacbuilds.com/diy-keyboard-tray-made-from-walnut-and-leather/): Join me as I build a custom walnut keyboard tray with a leather wrapped wrist rest!
- [Installing a Reclaimed Accent Wall in the Shop](https://zacbuilds.com/reclaimed-wood-accent-wall-installation/): Join me as I install a reclaimed wood accent wall in my workshop!
- [Building My Dream Desk](https://zacbuilds.com/building-my-dream-desk/): Join me as I build my dream desk. It's packing more than one hidden feature :)
- [Fake Live Edge Table](https://zacbuilds.com/fake-live-edge-table/): Join me as I attempt to fake my own live edge table.
- [Cheap Fix for Small Cracks in Your Baseboard and Trim](https://zacbuilds.com/cheap-fix-for-small-cracks-in-your-baseboard-and-trim/): In this little guide I'll show  you how you can touch up your trim and get it looking better than new! It's a great little project for those of us who are still stuck at home during the lockdown. Why not freshen up your place a little bit if you're going to spending so much time at home, right?
- [Fix Moldy Silicon Shower Caulking & Get Perfect Caulking Lines Every Time](https://zacbuilds.com/fix-moldy-silicon-shower-caulking-get-perfect-caulking-lines-every-time/): Since I know so many people are stuck at home right now, I thought I would do some YouTube videos on simple home maintenance projects that people can do. Why not spruce up your home, while you're stuck at home? 
- [Pixelated End Table](https://zacbuilds.com/pixelated-end-table/): In this video, I make an end table by gluing a bunch of wood blocks together. It's cooler than it sounds though! I promise.  
- [5 Tips for a Better Finish on Your Next Project](https://zacbuilds.com/5-tips-for-a-better-finish-on-your-next-project/): Join me as I refinish one of my old projects and share with you my 5 tips for a better finish on your next woodworking project. These tips will work regardless of whether you're working with a paint or a clear coat. Oh and there's also like 3 or 4 other mini tips thrown in there too because once I got going I couldn't limit myself to 5.
- [Mosaic Cutting Board Build](https://zacbuilds.com/mosaic-cutting-board-build/): I wanted to do a relatively simple project for my first build was I was still getting the hang of the whole filming and talking to the camera thing. I finally decided on using up some of the scrap wood in my shop to create mosaic cutting board. 
- [Pixelated Live Edge Coffee Table](https://zacbuilds.com/pixelated-live-edge-coffee-table/): Hey everyone, I'm very happy to announce that I just launched my latest YouTube video. 
- [My First YouTube Video and The Launch of My Channel](https://zacbuilds.com/my-first-youtube-video-and-the-launch-of-my-channel/): So I know I haven’t been very active on this blog for a while. For that I apologize. Between all the things I’ve been doing lately their just hasn’t been the time. That’s all about to change for two reasons though. First and foremost, for the last 6 months or so I’ve been rebuilding the […]
- [Walnut, Ash, and Epoxy Wall Clock](https://zacbuilds.com/walnut-ash-and-epoxy-wall-clock/): I made a wall clock out of walnut, ash and epoxy in order to practice my epoxy skills for future projects.
- [Walnut and Copper Speakers](https://zacbuilds.com/walnut-and-copper-speakers/): How I built my own set of custom speakers
- [Check Out The HeyBryan App!](https://zacbuilds.com/checkout-heybryan-app/): I tried out the HeyBryan app for the first time and share my experience. I also give the details on a cool give away I'm doing in conjunction with HeyBryan
- [The Tri-blend Bench](https://zacbuilds.com/the-tri-blend-bench/): I built a small dressing bench with a blend of maple, oak and walnut wood. 
- [Sophie's Desk](https://zacbuilds.com/sophies-desk/): I built a desk for my girlfriend as a 30th birthday gift
- [Mosaic Faded Coffee Table](https://zacbuilds.com/mosaic-faded-coffee-table/): How I built my mosaic faded coffee table
- [Industrial Chandelier](https://zacbuilds.com/industrial-chandelier/): How I made my own floating light fixture for my kitchen island out of industrial materials.
- [Herringbone Coffee Table](https://zacbuilds.com/herringbone-coffee-table/): How I made a herringbone coffee table out of some scrap oak and walnut and some angle iron.
- [Bings Dish Holder](https://zacbuilds.com/bings-dish-holder/): I built a bowl holder for my cat out of scrap walnut and oak 
- [Floating Shelves made from Scrap LVLs](https://zacbuilds.com/floating-shelves-made-from-scrap-lvls/): A detailed guide on how to make floating shelves out of scrap wood.
- [Yeelight Smart LED Color Bulb Review](https://zacbuilds.com/yeelight-smart-led-color-bulb-review/): Join me as I review the Yeelight Smart LED bulb. It's a smart home controlled light bulb that I really enjoyed testing. 
- [Walnut and Ash Mosaic Nightstands](https://zacbuilds.com/walnut-and-ash-mosaic-nightstands/): How I made a nightstand by cutting a bunch of walnut and ash into thin strips and then gluing them all together. 
- [Live Edge Olive Wood Sunglass Stand](https://zacbuilds.com/live-edge-olive-wood-sunglass-stand/): How I made a sunglass and jewelry stand out of a piece of live edge olive wood. 
- [Solid Walnut Bedframe](https://zacbuilds.com/solid-walnut-bedframe/): Another build for a friend! This time I made a solid walnut bedframe for a pal. 
- [Floating Cedar and Pine Desk](https://zacbuilds.com/floating-cedar-and-pine-desk/): I built a floating mosaic desk out of yellow pine and red cedar for a friend of mine.
- [Ask Zac #2 - How do I apply clear coat?](https://zacbuilds.com/ask-zac-2-how-do-i-apply-clear-coat/): I answer a readers question about how to apply clear coat.
- [Concrete and Walnut Dressing Bench](https://zacbuilds.com/concrete-and-walnut-dressing-bench/): Follow along as I build a dressing bench out of walnut and concrete.
- [Follow me on Instgram!](https://zacbuilds.com/follow-me-on-instgram/): Follow me on Instagram @zacharyms
- [Start you DIY Shop with these 5 power tools](https://zacbuilds.com/start-you-diy-shop-with-these-5-power-tools/): So you just read my article about which 5 hand tools you should start your DIY toolkit with and you thought “Ya, okay, that’s fine and all, but I need more!”. You aren’t a DIY newbie, you’re basically a pro, and you need some more power. Alright I got you. It’s time to talk power […]
- [Start your DIY Toolkit with these 5 tools for less than $100](https://zacbuilds.com/start-your-diy-toolkit-with-these-5-tools-for-less-than-100/): Everyone needs to start somewhere when it comes to building a tool collection. I didn’t go out one day and just buy all of the tools in my collection. For me, and my family really, it’s been a slow, multi-generational, process. I wanted to write this article for those of you who are just getting […]
- [Ask Zac #1: "What's a pilot hole?!"](https://zacbuilds.com/ask-zac-1-whats-a-pilot-hole/): Recently I got an email from one of my readers named Sandra, she just bought a live edge table top and wanted to attach a set of metal legs to it. While this might seem like a simple job at first Sandra correctly identified that simply screwing the legs to the table top could result […]
- [Decluttering My Entertainment Unit](https://zacbuilds.com/decluttering-my-entertainment-unit/): A short guide on how I decluttered my new home theater and cleaned up my living room.
- [Mid-Century Modern Entertainment Unit](https://zacbuilds.com/mid-century-modern-entertainment-unit/): Follow along as I show you how I built my mid-century modern inspired entertainment unit out of solid maple and walnut.
- [New Series: Ask Zac](https://zacbuilds.com/new-series-ask-zac/): Hey everyone, I recently had a reader message me and ask me a question about a a project she was doing. Of course I was more than happy to help and offer a little bit of advice, but that got me thinking!   If anyone who reads my blog  or follows me on Facebook has […]
- [Ring Doorbell Review](https://zacbuilds.com/ring-doorbell-review/): My thoughts on the Ring Doorbell after using it for a week.
- [Ring Doorbell Install Guide](https://zacbuilds.com/ring-doorbell-install-guide/): Follow along while I install a Ring doorbell and I'll share my initial impressions of this smart home gizmo. 
- [Smart Lamp](https://zacbuilds.com/smart-lamp/): Check out my new solid wood smart lamp and how I built it!
- [Fix small trim cracks for cheap!](https://zacbuilds.com/fix-small-trim-cracks-for-cheap/): Learn how to use latex caulking to fix small cracks and other imperfections in your home trim work. 
- [Tool Chest: Abrasive Saw](https://zacbuilds.com/tool-chest-abrasive-saw/): So if it isn’t readily apparent I usually do these tool chest articles based on tools that I have used in recently builds. My mahogany bookcase was a popular build and I couldn’t have done it without an abrasive chop saw. Perhaps you saw the picture where I was filling my whole shop with sparks? […]
- [Check Me Out On Hometalk](https://zacbuilds.com/check-me-out-on-hometalk/): Yet another way to get my content: Hometalk.com
- [Tool Chest: Random Orbital Sander](https://zacbuilds.com/tool-chest-random-orbital-sander/): Let's talk about the random orbital sander and why any good DIYer needs one in their tool chest. 
- [Industrial Mahogany Bookcase](https://zacbuilds.com/industrial-mahogany-bookcase/): I designed and built an industrial style bookcase out of solid mahogany and some angle iron. 
- [Wall Mounting a TV](https://zacbuilds.com/wall-mounting-a-tv/): I'll show you how to wall mount a tv and clean up your home theater setup.
- [Industrial Stacking Cart Table](https://zacbuilds.com/industrial-stacking-cart-table/): How I rescued and refurbished a cool industrial stacking cart and gave it a second life as a coffee table.
- [Tool Chest: Dust Extractor](https://zacbuilds.com/tool-chest-dust-extractor/): Are you doing DIY projects in your home and making a mess? A dust extractor might help a lot with that.
- [Smart Bedside Cabinet](https://zacbuilds.com/smart-bedside-cabinet-build-guide/): How I made a smart bedside cabinet out of a sheet of plywood and lot of cutting on a table saw. 
- [$25 Smart Socket Review](https://zacbuilds.com/25-smart-socket-review/): My experience with a cheap $25 dollar smart socket off of Amazon.ca
- [Check Me Out On Facebook](https://zacbuilds.com/check-me-out-on-facebook/): Like most bloggers and other internet blow hards I’m trying to branch out on as many different social medias as I can. While Facebook will be getting much of the same content as this site it will be getting abridged versions of my build guides and other posts. If you’re the type of person who […]
- [Tool Chest: Heat Gun](https://zacbuilds.com/tool-chest-heat-gun/): Should the next tool in your DIY tool kit be a heat gun? 
- [Google Home Mini Review](https://zacbuilds.com/google-home-mini-review/): Connecting with the Google Home Mini.
- [Walnut Slab Charging Cradle](https://zacbuilds.com/walnut-slab-charging-cradle/): I made a charging cradle out of a scrap piece of walnut and a USB C cable. 
- [Check Me Out On Pinterest](https://zacbuilds.com/check-me-out-on-pintrest/): Check me out on Pinterest.com!
- [Pressure Treated Outdoor Table](https://zacbuilds.com/pressure-treated-outdoor-table/): How to build a outdoor table out of pressure treated wood.
- [Pressure Treated Chaise Lounge](https://zacbuilds.com/pressure-treated-chaise-lounge/): How to make an outdoor lounger out of pressure treated wood.
- [Smart LED Bias Light](https://zacbuilds.com/smart-led-bias-light/): How to install LED strip lights on your monitor as a bias light. 
- [LIFX Smart LED Strip Lights Review](https://zacbuilds.com/lifx-smart-led-strip-lights-review/): My experience and impression of the LIFX Smart LED Strip Lights. 
- [Pressure Treated Bench](https://zacbuilds.com/pressure-treated-bench/): How to make an outdoor bench out of pressure treated wood.
- [Pressure Treated Planter Box](https://zacbuilds.com/pressure-treated-planter-box/): How to make a large planter box out of pressure treated wood.
- [Tool Chest: Impact Gun](https://zacbuilds.com/tool-chest-impact-gun/): A quick look at why the impact gun might be your next tool.
- [Live Edge Maple TV Stand](https://zacbuilds.com/live-edge-maple-tv-stand/): How I built a TV stand out of a slab of live edge maple. 
- [Reclaimed Wood Picture Frame](https://zacbuilds.com/reclaimed-wood-picture-frame/): How to make a picture frame out  reclaimed wood. 
- [Walnut Slab Wireless Charger](https://zacbuilds.com/diy-walnut-slab-wireless-charger/): I made a wireless charger out of a scrap of live edge walnut and a cheap amazon wireless charging pad.
- [Google Home Review](https://zacbuilds.com/google-home-review/): In this post I'm going to review the Google Home, specifically I'm going to focus on it's home automation features. 
- [Yard Tool Hangers](https://zacbuilds.com/yard-tool-hangers/): In this post I'll show you how you can mount all of your garden tools like rakes and shovels to your fence in order to save space.?
- [Tool Chest: Track Saw](https://zacbuilds.com/tool-chest-track-saw/): Lets talk about tools. Tools are key to getting results. Especially when you’re first starting out good tools can make a huge difference. A track saw is a perfect example of this. Ever cut a perfectly straight line free hand? Ya, me neither. I’ve been close, but never perfect. Track saws take the skill out […]
- [Live Edge Electronically Adjustable Height Desk](https://zacbuilds.com/live-edge-electronically-adjustable-height-desk/): Whhoooaaa what a long title. Sorry, I tried to keep it short but that was the best I could do. In this guide I’m going to teach you how transform your regular desk into one that raises to whatever height you want at the touch of a button. This provides a great ergonomic benefit for […]
- [Wine Stained Live Edge Serving Board](https://zacbuilds.com/wine-stained-live-edge-serving-board/): A quick guide on how to make a wine stained serving board out of a slab of live edge wood. 

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