Our mailbox looked like a disaster, but I did not want to buy a new one or pay for a big upgrade so I figured out a way to spend very little money and make it look awesome. For our modern mailbox makeover, we used spray paint and some cheap cedar fence pickets to transform […]
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How to Make a Floating Shelf
Keeping the Nintendo Switch on the floor was too cluttered so I made this floating shelf out of a piece of walnut that I have had sitting around for years! Now the components are neatly stored under the TV on the wall. Using a “Keyhole Router Bit” I was able to make this project happen […]
Continue readingSkil 12V Auto Hammer Unbox & Review
Is this a regular hammer killer? I have to admit, I did not know that a tool such as this Auto Hammer even existed. When I first heard about it, I wanted to check it out! Skil was recently purchased from Bosch by Chervon and while I haven’t been much a fan of the new […]
Continue readingHow to Fix a Sticky Door
This door is one of our most used in the house and it keeps sticking! I have had enough so I figured out what was wrong and I fixed it. In this quick video I show you exactly what I did to solve this problem and I hope it helps. More below! Before we get […]
Continue readingChamberlain Smart Garage Door Opener Installation
Our garage door opener was loud and in need of an update and after researching smart garage door openers, I bought the Chamberlain Smart Garage Door Opener. I was a little intimidated by this project because I have ZERO garage door installation experience, but I am thrilled to say I got the job done right. […]
Continue readingBosch Axial-Glide 12″ Miter Saw (Unboxing & Review)
I had always wanted a Bosch Axial-Glide 12″ Miter Saw and when I finally upgraded I was not disappointed. The main feature is the patented “Axial-Glide” system allows the saw to take up less of a footprint on your work bench or miter station. Unfortunately I had to sell it in order to downsize my shop […]
Continue readingHow to Stencil & Paint Your Floor
Our garage entry still had the original flooring and no longer matched the updated wood flooring in the rest of our home. We wanted to update the floor but didn’t want to spend a lot of money since we may end up tiling it at some point later on. My wife had the idea to […]
Continue readingPuraFlame Electric Fireplace Insert Review
When we had the idea to build a fireplace in our room (Watch the video HERE), I was worried about the electric fireplace insert. I did not want to pay a fortune but I did not want it to look cheap either. Thankfully we found an awesome combination of quality and cost in the PuraFlame […]
Continue readingDIY Mantel
When I built the fireplace in our room (Watch the video HERE), I knew we would need a mantel. After looking at options, I decided to make my own! Using whitewood (super cheap wood) and great staining technique, I was able to make my own. We love how it turned out and it being super […]
Continue readingDIY Shiplap Electric Fireplace
We have wanted a fireplace in our room since our last remodel and when my wife found an awesome Electric Fireplace Insert on Amazon, I just had to give it a go! This project was surprisingly VERY easy and cheap! The Electric Fireplace Insert performs perfectly and was not expensive. Since I have finished, we […]
Continue reading52 Book Roundup – December 2
I’m almost there! I just finished book number 50 and only have 2 left. Check out my list below to see what I’ve read. Here’s the entire bookshelf on Amazon if that’s easier: https://amzn.to/3lBggJ9 Kindle Unlimited Membership Plans NOVEMBER 50. Autonomy by Larry Burns & Chris Shulgan: https://amzn.to/3EidO0E 49. Thank God for Bitcoin by the Bitcoin and […]
Continue readingGreenworks Drill Driver Unbox & Review
Greenworks Tools sent me their Drill/Driver (model DD24L1520) to check out, so here’s a little review of it. I unbox it, charge it up and drill a few holes and drive some screws. I mainly compared it to my go to Bosch drills and drivers and explain how it feels. Hope this helps! It is […]
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