Wine bottle stoppers are fun and easy to make. I made the two bottle stoppers you see in the picture above. The one on the left is made of cherry and the one on the right is walnut. I’m not a heavy drinker, but I do enjoy a meal with a nice glass of wine…
Category: Home & Garden
How to Build a Simple Retaining Wall
Within the last year or two, I was able to finish my first two retaining walls, and I just love how these turned out. In this tutorial, I will show you how to build a simple retaining wall. My first project was a fire pit and a patio combination and the second involved replacing a…
Antler Handle Basket Tutorial
I recently saw an antler handle basket at a state park and just had to make one for my home. Deer antler is an incredible renewable and rustic material provided by nature. They make for great crafts and decorations for the home. The project I’m sharing here is incredibly easy to make. The biggest challenge…
Industrial Pipe Paper Towel Holder
You get what you pay for. This past weekend my plastic paper towel holder broke. Hate it when that happens! So I decided to make a more substantial holder, using industrial pipes. You know, those pipes you would normally use for gas or steam. Every week, I continue to be inspired by the many projects…
Easy Woodworking Projects For The Kitchen
I just love easy woodworking projects and it’s doubly nice when they apply to the kitchen. There’s something about having wood utensils and products in the kitchen. To me it gives it that homey feel, a touch of elegance. And then to be able to say you made these functional crafts — that’s icing on…