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Today I’m going to show you how to convert a hard-wired light to a plug in. And I’ll even show you how to add an on/off roll switch. If you’ve been following the Pretty Handy Girl blog, you will [...]

This Charles Limbert table was sold as a fern stand, but it’s a great addition to any home. Project #2503 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 3 Days • Cost: $250 At first glance, Arts & Crafts style furniture [...]

Thirst, not starvation, leads to weak glue joints. On my first day on the job as an apprentice cabinetmaker, my task was to glue together radiator panels for an office building. Two sticks of solid wood with tongues on [...]

Looking for DIY side table ideas? Add a personal touch to any room in your home with these easy and budget-friendly projects. Whether you decorate in a farmhouse style, or prefer a more modern look, we have a great [...]

Tool: ALPHA HW615 Band Saw Buy Now Manufacturer: Harvey MSRP:$3,399 A band saw is an invaluable tool in the shop. In fact, I know several extraordinary woodworkers that don’t even own a table saw, favoring a band saw … Source --- We may [...]

CPA, woodworker, and avid DIYer Jeremy Sweek recently embarked on a mission to optimize the flow and efficiency of his nearly twenty-year-old garage workshop. Located in a small bump-out of […] The post Making a Garage Workshop More Efficient appeared [...]

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to visit the Festool USA headquarters in Lebanon, Indiana to partake in Festool’s 100th anniversary birthday bash. The red carpet was rolled out for trade professionals, social media influencers, and journalists to [...]

Crescent entered a new tool storage space. --- A new collection of Crescent industrial utility carts and modular add-ons and accessories popped up online, and it seemed interesting enough to take a closer look. To start, none of these products are priced [...]

Let's debunk a common myth. --- A reader recently discussed how Phillips screws and drivers were designed to cam-out, and they called this a myth. Is it? Let’s find out. If you’re looking for the short answer, patents for the original inventions [...]

A self-employed roofer has received a suspended prison sentence after a man suffered serious injuries falling from a scaffold in Devon. --- Iain Smith fell more than 25ft from the scaffoldDaniel Hooper was given a 16-week custodial sentence, suspended for 12 [...]