Reader Projects - Page 18 of 290

An easier way to use a shooter board
A no clamp technique speeds up the cutting process without sacrificing accuracy.
Use builders paper to protect carpet while painting baseboard
Instead of using blue tape to shield carpet from shaky hands or dripping paint, save frustration (and a few bucks) by sectioning a length a builders paper.
Miter Saw Bench
A miter saw bench that can accommodate long pieces of molding
A simple change improves kitchen counter design
A short wall behind a kitchen counter provides storage for all the items that clutter a counter and makes the counter a better work space.
Kitchen window stool upgrage
I was getting tired of looking at a split kitchen window stool. A carpenter shouldn't have eyesores like this in his house. It was easy to fix.
Emergency paint mixer
I needed to stir a five gallon bucket of paint, but I didn't have a mixer. So I broke the handle off of an old paint roller and chucked it…
Renovation of an old barn into a modern high performance home in Vermont
The last house on a dirt road in southern Vermont... This old barn has had many lives and was in need of rescuing. The owners envisioned a quiet family getaway…
Transparent Deck Railing on a Budget
The owners wanted a very transparent deck railing that would conform to code and they had a very tight budget.
Replacing click-lock LVT tiles
Make a mistake or damage a tile? Here's a tip for replacing one.
Custom front entry door
Custom front entry door made of cherry and Alaskan birch. This door is insulated with 1-1/2" of foam board.

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