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Popular Mechanics January 2001 Neal Barrett |
How To Build An Office Desk This has plenty of storage space and plenty of surface area, too. |
Popular Mechanics January 2006 Neal Barrett |
Arts & Crafts Dresser Building a classic example of early 20th century American craftsmanship. |
Popular Mechanics June 1998 Rosario Capotosto |
Top Gun A well-crafted cherry cabinet for long arms and pistols... |
Popular Mechanics February 2008 Neal Barrett |
How to Build a Poker Table: Simple DIY Woodworking Project Step-by step plans to make a table for high stakes poker, with master-level blueprints and photos for every notch. |
Popular Mechanics May 1999 Rosario Capotosto |
Building a Bookcase |
Popular Mechanics February 2007 Neal Barrett |
How to Build a Trestle Table: Simple DIY Woodworking Project Step-by step plans to make a medieval serving table that comes apart when the feast is over, with 3D animation and master-level blueprints |
Popular Mechanics July 2008 |
How to Build a Bookcase: Step-by-Step Woodworking Plans With moderate skills and some patience, it wouldn't be hard to make this project fit any space. |
Popular Mechanics March 2006 |
Great Cover-Up Hide backyard clutter behind an elegant, easy-to-build, light-weight solid-cedar screen. |
Popular Mechanics November 2008 |
How to Build a Wooden Storage Bench: Step-by-Step Plans With 3D Build your own customized version of a bench, inspired by a picture in a popular catalog. |
Popular Mechanics August 2008 Thomas Klenck |
How to Build a Folding Table: Simple DIY Woodworking Project Save space with this drop-leaf table. |
Popular Mechanics July 2001 Neal Barrett |
Super Shed Indoor shelter for your outdoor tools... |
Popular Mechanics July 2006 Neal Barrett |
Adirondack Attitude An elegant, fan-shaped back and a comfortable, contoured seat combine to make a chair that's a standout on any lawn. And we have a table to match. How to build the classiest lawn furniture around. |
This Old House Tim Snyder |
Hanging Kitchen Cabinets Cabinets hung the right way become the solid centerpiece of a kitchen... |
Popular Mechanics June 2007 |
How to Build a Garden Arbor: Simple DIY Woodworking Project We built this arch-top lattice with a few hundred dollars worth of cedar, deck screws and nails. |
Popular Mechanics January 2010 Joseph Truini |
How to Turn Easy-to-Make DIY Boxes Into Flexible Furniture It's possible to build a fun and versatile contemporary furniture system that consists almost entirely of stackable plywood cubes. |
Popular Mechanics October 2006 Joseph Truini |
Transform Your Armoire Into a Computer Workstation How to transform an antique clothes armoire into a modern computer workstation. |
Popular Mechanics June 2002 Joseph Truini |
Backyard Barn A Colonial-style storage shed that anyone can build. |
Popular Mechanics December 2008 |
20 Minute Solutions: Quick Home Fixes, Upgrades and Instant Organizers Jazz up your kitchen... Quiet doors and hinges... Freshen your bath... etc. |
Popular Mechanics March 2009 |
How to Revitalize Your Workshop: DIY Guy Create a better-organized work space out of materials not ordinarily found in a home shop. |
Popular Mechanics August 2009 |
How to Build a Wooden Bench: DIY Woodworking Project This simple wooden bench features a hinged top above a surprisingly spacious storage compartment. |
Popular Mechanics October 2004 Neal Barrett |
Plane Truth A simple method for building three basic hand planes. |
This Old House Josh Garskof |
Old Cabinets, New Color How to transform your kitchen cabinets with a paintbrush instead of a sprayer. |
Popular Mechanics August 2007 Neal Barrett |
How to Build a Workbench: Simple DIY Woodworking Project The most important tool in any shop doesn't have a motor, a battery or a cutting edge, and it has remained largely unchanged for centuries. |
Popular Mechanics February 2006 Joseph Truini |
Fast Fixes 14 shortcut repairs to keep your house in shape, and 9 tips to avoid needing repairs in the first place. |
This Old House Merle Henkenius |
Fixing a Squeaky Floor Squeaky floors driving you crazy? These easy, surefire fixes will quiet noisy hardwood and carpeted floors. |
This Old House Harry Sawyers |
Building a Radiator Cover With a few easy steps, your radiator can look as hot as it feels. |
This Old House Joseph Truini |
Installing Crown Molding Learn how this architectural element can add sculptural interest to almost any room with a few tricks from an experienced pro. |
This Old House December 3, 2000 Scott Gibson |
Painting Kitchen Cabinets A fresh coat will bring your kitchen back to life without breaking your budget... |
Popular Mechanics March 2004 Merle Henkenius |
Groundskeeper A spacious storage shed that anyone can build. |
Popular Mechanics July 7, 2009 |
7 Easy Repairs for Broken Wood Furniture Should you repair it or throw it out? |
Popular Mechanics January 1, 2009 |
The Boy Mechanic Makes Toys: A Workbench For The Amateur This portable workbench, suitable for the amateur woodworker, can be made easily by anyone who has a few sharp tools and a little spare time. |
Popular Mechanics March 2007 Karl Champley |
How to Build a Cabinet Behind Your Wall A low cabinet yields new storage for toys and books. |
Popular Mechanics August 2008 Rob Sabin |
How to Build Your Own Speakers: Step-by-Step DIY Tech The electronic components inside a loudspeaker are actually quite simple. |
This Old House Sal Vaglica |
All About Engineered Wood Floors It's a dead ringer for solid wood, faster to install, and less prone to moisture damage. Experts help you decide which high-tech, low-fuss boards are best for your application and style. |
Popular Mechanics December 2006 Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Adjusting a water-pressure regulator valve... Clog busting the kitchen Drain... Adding attic Insulation... Electrical panel box loading... Restoring old, ugly kitchen cabinets... Picking the right size wood splitter... Hanging power strips... etc. |
Popular Mechanics September 18, 2008 Jeff Beneke |
How to Build a Simple Circular Saw Guide for Straighter Cuts Step by step instructions to building circular saw guides that are compact, safe, and easy to store. |
This Old House Michelle Brunner |
Vintage Screen-Door Charm on a Budget Add wood stock details to a simple door for a handsome upgrade. |
Popular Mechanics April 2006 |
Glues Clues Our favorite science skeptics share their hard-won knowledge on the wonders -- and unorthodox uses -- of adhesives. |
Popular Mechanics July 28, 2009 |
Easy Storage Solutions and Choosing the Best Adhesive for the Job Fixes: shaky bookshelves; wardrobe with an ancient smell; peeling cabinetry... Six adhesives and what they're best used for... |
This Old House Norm Abram |
Taking Care of Tools Rust busting, repairing cracked handles and praise for the Yankee screwdriver. |
Popular Mechanics January 2003 |
Monthly Tips And Hints Plastic Bag Covers Paint Tray... Glue Applicator... Hacksaw Blade Cover... Helping Hands... Long-Distance Level |
Popular Mechanics March 2006 Thomas Klenck |
Tools To Go Step-by-step plans to build a classic toolbox. |
This Old House Mark Feirer |
Emergency Window Board-Up How to install plywood panels to keep flying debris at bay. |
Popular Mechanics September 2004 |
PM Tips & Hints Overpainting muntins on your multipane windows... Homemade wood filler... |
Popular Mechanics October 2006 Neal Barrett |
Follow the Weekend Brick Road Building a great walk -- one brick at a time. |