I was thrilled when my friend Wendi asked me join in this month’s Power Tool Challenge. The challenge is to create something using a designated power tool. There is also a theme to follow. This month’s tool is the jig saw and the theme is “back to school”. So, in other words, I need to make something using a jig saw –… View Post
It’s been a few months since I’ve participated in a Silhouette Challenge, but when I saw that this month’s theme was “Home Decor” and the bonus challenge would be to use wood – well, heck yeah, I’m in! Home state signs are very popular right now and it’s so easy to make one yourself. Here’s how I made mine using… View Post
Hello friends! I am so very excited about today’s post for two reasons. First because my first official building plan as a “celebrity blogger” is up over at RyobiNation! And second, because I get to give away a RYOBI 12 in. Sliding Miter Saw with Laser to one of you! I own this miter saw and I absolutely love it… View Post
Happy August friends! This summer is really flying by fast isn’t it? I took a few weeks off to spend time with family, to travel, and to recuperate from some elective surgery. I’m on the mend quickly and am ready to get back to work! Although, I must say that blogging to me is not work at all. I love… View Post
The wood scrap piles in the basement are getting a little out of hand so I want to make some quick, little DIY projects to use up some of that wood. The first thing I made was this DIY Farmhouse Bench. I’ve been wanting to make one and this was a good opportunity to challenge myself to use up some… View Post
