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August 2006
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The Perfect Pergola An easy-to-build cedar structure that adds focus to any backyard space.   |
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March 2006 |
Great Cover-Up Hide backyard clutter behind an elegant, easy-to-build, light-weight solid-cedar screen. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2005
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Fencing Lessons If you just want to keep the neighbors out or the dogs in, there are plenty of pedestrian choices at your local home center. But planned right, a fence can turn your backyard into a distinctive living space. Here's that plan. |
Popular Mechanics
May 1999
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Building a Bookcase |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Fencing Lessons If you're thinking about putting up a fence this summer, the first challenge is finding one that appeals to you. Although it's easy to fall into a rut and put up the same stodgy stockade or plain picket your neighbors have, there's no reason to compromise. |
Popular Mechanics
July 1998
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Outdoor Living Guide: Garden Gateway An elegant redwood structure that's really four projects in one... |
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July 2001
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Super Shed Indoor shelter for your outdoor tools... |
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January 2001
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How To Build An Office Desk This has plenty of storage space and plenty of surface area, too. |
Popular Mechanics
June 1998
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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
August 2002
Joseph Truini |
Build A Backyard Pool Deck New techniques to get the job done quick. |
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
November 2006
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Movable Feast A kitchen island design that combines harvest table charm with uptown style -- and the plans to make it. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2005
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The Big Red Shed Build this two-for-one backyard building to take care of all your outdoor storage needs. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2004
Merle Henkenius |
Groundskeeper A spacious storage shed that anyone can build. |
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. |
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
June 2002
Joseph Truini |
Backyard Barn A Colonial-style storage shed that anyone can build. |
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January 2006
Neal Barrett |
Arts & Crafts Dresser Building a classic example of early 20th century American craftsmanship. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2009 |
How to Build a Wooden Window Box for Flowers (With Plans!) A lush window box spilling blooms can boost curb appeal in ways that a new paint job or reseeded lawn don't quite equal. |
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
December 3, 2008
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How to Build a Pergola: FAQs Can I attach to the house or an existing wood deck? Yes. |
Popular Mechanics
September 18, 2008
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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. |
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May 2009 |
How to Plan and Post a Perfect Pergola It's just four posts and some boards, but a pergola must stand plumb, level and square through all kinds of weather |
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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. |
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February 10, 2009 |
Quick Fixes for Crumbling Walls Walls keep your house together, so don't let them fall apart! From wallpaper with bubbles to split wood siding, PM has easy solutions to make your walls look better, fast. |
This Old House
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Great Decks are Made of Great Details Adapt these inspiring design ideas to your next deck. |
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
February 24, 2009 |
6 Household Tips To Keep Handrails, Counters and Baseboards Together It's amazing how many small structural things can go wrong around your house. Whether it's the front-door lock that won't let you into your own home, or the cracked window that won't keep the cold out. |
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. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2010
Joseph Truini |
How to Build a Cold Frame For Winter Gardening (With Plans!) It's a simple carpentry project that takes advantage of passive solar heating to effectively turn the calendar ahead. |
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
November 25, 2009
Anthony Verducci |
How to Hang HDTVs Using Wall Anchors Techniques for small, lightweight and large, heavyweight sets. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2003 |
Reader Tips And Hints Don't Screw Up... Using Minirollers... Scrap Stick Holds Kindling... Piggyback Vise |
Popular Mechanics
December 2009 |
How to Hang Large, Heavy Pictures: Homeowners Clinic A more method is to use the time-honored French cleat. |
Popular Mechanics
July 7, 2009 |
7 Easy Repairs for Broken Wood Furniture Should you repair it or throw it out? |
This Old House
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Taking Care of Tools Rust busting, repairing cracked handles and praise for the Yankee screwdriver. |
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Norm Abram |
All About Bits Master Carpenter Norm Abram offers these techniques for using drill bits. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2006
Norman Becker |
Homeowners Clinic Expert Q & A Sticky doors... Good idea to remove snow from a ridge vent... Skylights more energy efficient than you think... Installing a water-channeling system beneath a deck... Home heartbeat... Nailmaster... Ready to roll... GE Silicone... etc. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2009 |
Mailbox Replacement: How to Install a Vandal-Resistant Mailbox Replacing a mailbox and post is a straightforward DIY project, and you don't need much experience to tackle it. |
This Old House
Roy Barnhart |
Sledgehammer Helper Nailing together boards that aren't solidly supported can be frustrating. The wood tends to bounce away each time the nail is struck. Try this simple tip. |
Popular Mechanics
May 16, 2006 |
Reader Projects: Sheds Personal experiences building sheds for a variety of uses. |
Popular Mechanics
November 11, 2008 |
5 Quick Fixes for Hang-ups with Nuts, Bolts, Screws and Nails Tightening a loose wood screw... Removing a stubborn engine nut... Removing a painted-over screw... Hiding popped nails... Pulling a headless nail... etc. |
This Old House
November 2007
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Build A Custom-Look Window Seat Using Stock Kitchen Cabinets The pros aren't the only ones who can craft a handsome built-in. You can, too. Here are the steps to follow. |
Popular Mechanics
June 2002 |
Build Your Own Boat Don't let the $25 price tag fool you. This sleek one-man skimmer is a rugged boat built for speed. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2007
Tom Klenck |
Planing Thin Stock: Master-Level Woodworking Tip Here's a simple solution to planing wood thinner than the machine's capacity. |
Popular Mechanics
July 2009
Roy Berendsohn |
How to Repair a Damaged Trellis Where do you start this repair? Should you call a mason? |
Popular Mechanics
June 19, 2009
Jim Meigs |
4 Things I Learned From my Dad Screws are better than nails... Never throw out wood... Build everything to last... Make it plumb and level... |
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Screwdriver Dos and Don'ts Master carpenter Norm Abram's techniques for screwdrivers. |
