This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Remodelaholic put out the call and I thought it would be fun to participate in her structural lumber feature week called 2x4 and … [Read more...]
Stump Pumpkin (log pumpkin)
Last year my friend spotted some really fun and rustic 'stump pumpkins' at Gardner Village in SLC. We decided that we could whip some up. After scouting around for logs or tree stumps, she found some perfect ones at the green waste part of our dump for $5 each. I later found a few in my sister's firewood pile...for free (but don't tell her husband :-) ). A few great … [Read more...]
10 Tools for Dad – That You’ll Secretly Love too
Father's Day is just around the corner. I'm always struggling to think of something great to give my Dad and my husband. Nothing says 'You're the world's Best Dad' like Tools! Have you ever been guilty of giving someone a present that you really wanted or was for you to use? Or even received a present that your significant other wanted :-) Or are my parents the only ones … [Read more...]
Easiest way to disassemble a pallet and keep the nail holes
http://youtu.be/o2L3TQkvcHA Today's Tool Time is all about disassembling a pallet...but keeping the nail holes. If you've ever tried to take apart a pallet with a hammer, you know it is a pain in the rear. Plus you probably cracked a number of your slats (that you wanted to keep.) Using a reciprocating saw (sawzall) is a simple way to cleanly disassemble a pallet, not … [Read more...]
Reciprocating Saw (Sawzall) how to’s & tips
http://youtu.be/VlnqU1-qMOE Today's Tool Time is about the Reciprocating Saw also known as the Sawzall. The reciprocating saw is great for difficult area that you need to make a cut. Wood and metal saw blades are easily interchanged, and blades come at various lengths. Cuts using the reciprocating saw are probably not the most precise or smooth, but it'll do the … [Read more...]
Impact Driver – how to & tips
http://youtu.be/3J7JN4q1SRI Today's Tool Time is all about the Impact Driver. I love the impact driver, it takes the work out of drilling. I prefer to use the impact driver over a regular drill when I have the quick release attachment for the job. It is a must have tool when install screws for cement board or when installing lots of screws in a project. Note: I'm not … [Read more...]