Tag: DIY
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
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?!”
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
A short guide on how I decluttered my new home theater and cleaned up my living room.
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.
Smart Lamp
Check out my new solid wood smart lamp and how I built it!
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: 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
I designed and built an industrial style bookcase out of solid mahogany and some angle iron.
Wall Mounting a TV
I'll show you how to wall mount a tv and clean up your home theater setup.