A quick revisit to a couple past issues. Remember the cactus that fell over last year? How about the time I tried to chop off my thumb?
Read MoreKiller Bee Invasion - The Day Africanized Honey Bees Moved In
Once again, my weekend warrior plans got derailed. We were invaded by angry weekend warriors with stingers, Africanized Honey Bees built a new home 12 feet from our front door. It's us or them.
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How to silence a squeaking rooftop vent
Silencing The Howling Turbine Vent
Our spinning, rooftop turbine vents were squeaking and squealing in the wind. I climbed up to the roof to quiet them down with a long-lasting WD-40 Specialist product. Here's how I did it.
Read MoreOur New Kitchen Design Plan!
We've decided to install IKEA kitchen cabinetry as we remodel. I struggled with the design, so I decided to work with the professionals of Inspired Kitchen Design (IKD). I'm really glad I did. Check out the plans!
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How to Quickly Strip Painted Wood - No Chemicals!
I've stripped the crusty paint off these old windows without using nasty chemicals. Check out how quick and easy it is.
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The Two Face Kitchen
The Ugliest Kitchen Soffits Say Goodbye
I'm tearing out the horrid soffits in the kitchen to make room for new 40" upper cabinets.
Read MoreHow To Fight Scorpions & Other Beasties
I've learned how to fight against scary scorpions and other creepy crawlies. DIY pest extermination with products safe for family, pets, and plants.
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Installing a Refrigerator Water Line
As we remodel this crummy kitchen, the fridge is moving to a new location. Rather than reinstall a mile of braided waterline through the cabinets or in the attic, I'm soldering a new, copper water line, inside the wall.
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Demolition Discoveries
You won't believe the stuff I've uncovered as I continue to demolish the kitchen. "Time capsules of Ineptitude"
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Kitchen Remodel - Precision Demolition?
I'm finally getting started and ripping out the kitchen for a a long haul renovation. It's not like you see on TV!
Read MoreHow to make a distressed flag
I built this battered Arizona flag wall art from wood, paint, fire and metal. It's an easy and fun DIY project with any geometric shape flag or design. Here's how I did it.
Read MoreFlat Panel LED Light Fixture Install - with a Challenge (of course)
Replacing an old Granny fixture with an energy-saving LED flat panel fixture should have been super easy. The challenges left by former DIY'ers required a bit more work Here's how I did it.
Read MoreSo much for 2016 - Looking Back
I'm lookingback on the action that shaped the AZ DIY Guy blog in 2016. A tough year of ups and downs.
Read MoreMore Washer Repairs?!!! Repair #3 with the LG
This is the third major repair on our LG washing machine. Now, it won't drain anymore. I'm opening the case and doing a DIY invasion to fix it,...again.
Read MoreFavorite DIY Stuff 2016
Check out this year's stuff! DeWalt 20V MAX Adapter for 18 v tools, Bernzomatic ST500 Micro Torch, Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop, Little Giant Ladder, Kreg KHC Face Clamp, 3M Headlight Restoration Kit
Read MoreMaking Stained Glass "Christmas Present" Ornaments
How to make easy, beautiful, stained glass "Christmas Present" ornaments from sheet glass, and solder.
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How to Make an Attic Hatch from a Vent
I'm converting this original gable vent into a hinged hatch so I can access the attic easily for the upcoming kitchen remodel.
Read MoreSiding Repair - After An Invading Pest
Something chewed a hole in our exterior wall. Some nasty beast gnawed in then abandoned its handywork. I'm going to plug this hole and hopefully my repair will never be noticed.
Read MoreHow to make a Patinaed Copper Cactus
How to make this cool soldered copper cactus sculpture and give it a aged patina look using simple kitchen products.
Read MoreHow to Make a Steampunk Mini-Trunk Lamp
Combining copper, electrical components and a mini-trunk to make a multi-material Steampunk Table Lamp. Here's the step-by-step process of how I built it.
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