Thought for Today: "We don’t learn to walk by following rules. We learn by doing and falling over. ~ Sir Richard Branson

 
 

Handsome, Easy to Make Columns Elegantly Define Adjoining Rooms

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I’m all for open spaces.  Today’s combined cooking, eating and family gathering areas reflect our life style and are very popular right now.   Still, there are situations where a little bit of definition and a suggestion of separation can be a good thing.  Here’s one way to accomplish just that by introducing columns – which you can make yourself.  The resulting spaces are distinct and separate, yet still joined and communal.  LEARN MORE

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Choosing a Better Wall Anchor

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A conventional plastic anchor can work well in tile, plaster or concrete, but it has limited holding power in drywall.  A threaded insert, on the other hand, can handle a heavier load and will perform better especially when used to mount bathroom fixtures such as towel bars, soap dishes and toilet paper holders.  In this video, I’ll show you how a threaded insert can often be used where a plastic anchor has failed.  LEARN MORE

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Four Ways to Cut Pieces of Wood to Precisely the Same Length Every Time

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Whenever your woodworking project is a cabinet, a frame, a box or any of a multitude of items that require cutting several lengths of wood  to exactly the same dimension, one of these techniques just might help you achieve the accuracy you’re seeking.   Each one offers an alternative to measuring and marking the pieces individually – a process that’s sure to introduce error that will become annoyingly apparent when you begin assembly.  Granted, this is not an all-inclusive list, but the concepts will come in very handy.  LEARN MORE

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Prevent Kitchen Drawer Contents from Slipping, Sliding and Clattering

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Some folks, myself included, find the sound of sliding utensils when kitchen drawers are opened and closed to be a bit annoying.  For cutlery and silverware, that problem can be easily solved by inserting a tray or organizer into the drawer.  However, when it comes to storing larger and irregularly-shaped utensils like can openers, whisks, cheese slicers and the like, there’s a better solution.  LEARN MORE

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