Category Archives: Tools and Techniques

Protecting Outside Pipes from Freezing – DIY

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Robert

Last year, I replaced our old, broken, 1-inch-from-the-ground outside water spigot with a much taller pipe for easy filling of buckets and general access. I’m considering replacing it with a shorter one next summer; but, for now, I’m worried about it … Continue reading →

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Reclaimed Heart Pine Shelf – DIY

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Robert

When my Uncle Bob gave me a truck load of 100-year-old heart pine timbers, I had originally planned to build a glorious farmhouse dining room table (that is still in the works). However, I decided to first build a dining room shelf. … Continue reading →

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Biscuit Joinery – My First Attempt

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Robert

Today I made the first steps towards assembling the heart pine shelf for our dining room. The basic design of the shelf includes four 7 ft heart pine 4x4s for legs and old heart pine stairs as shelves. The 4x4s came from my … Continue reading →

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