Check out this cool trick to inlay metal into wood using a blowtorch and plumbing solder. I'm making a rustic, lap desk with a decorative border and cactus detail.
Read MoreHow to solve the drain vent challenge
Kitchen Remodel: Episode 21 I found a way to route the plumbing vent stack without tearing up the framing. I'm installing an Air Admittance Valve.
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The 2017 Recap - AZ DIY Guy's 5th Year!
Looking back at the AZ DIY Guy projects and blog and from 2017. Looking forward at 2018.
Read MoreReplacing Broken Sink Water Valves
Our sink valves won't turn off the water anymore. It's a quick and easy fix to replace them.
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Steampunk Christmas Tree Topper
How to make a cool handmade, Steampunk Christmas Tree Topper from copper and mixed materials.
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Ripping into the Walls
We're tearing out base cabinets and pulling down drywall, making a big mess in the kitchen and uncovering a heap of hidden challenges.
Read MoreA Quick and Easy Headphone Repair Hack
Our daughter's beloved, plush headphones went silent. Here's how I did a quick and easy repair to get them back in action.
Read MoreFavorite Stuff 2017
The 5th year of my Favorite DIY stuff list and gift guide is the biggest yet! These are the cool tools I have put in action this year and can heartily give the AZ DIY Guy seal of approval. Featuring KEEN - Bernzomatic - DeWalt - Kreg - Klein - Stanley - Samsung - and more!
Read More12 Tips For Installing an IKEA Kitchen
I'm sharing my lessons learned, some cool shortcuts, and how to avoid disaster with installing an IKEA cabinet kitchen.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel: Phase 2 - Demo!
With one wall nearly complete, I'm starting the cabinet and soffit demolition on the other side. There's lot's more kitchen to renovate.
Read MoreA Quick and Easy Vanity Top Repair Hack
Here's a super quick, "temporary" fix to repair a chipped, scraped, or gouged countertop. My last repair lasted over 3 years.
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Installing Knobs and Pulls with the Kreg Cabinet Hardware Jig
A tool review and how to install cabinet pulls and knobs with the Kreg Cabinet Hardware Jig. The kitchen remodel is half done!
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DeWalt 2017 Press Event - Tough in The South
I had an awesome experience at the DeWalt 2017 press event in Nashville, TN. Check out my highlights of their new and upcoming tools. Hint: Cordless, cordless, cordless!!! #toughinthesouth
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Where's Microwave?
Installing An Over-The- Range Microwave
Our new, built-in microwave wouldn't fit in the deeper IKEA cabinets without a special bracket. Here's how the whole thing went down.
Read MoreAlmost Half of a Kitchen
The kitchen remodel is moving quickly now. I'm finishing all the IKEA cabinet boxes along the south wall and sliding in some new GE appliances.
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Attacking the great wall
Kitchen Remodel - Starting The Cabinets!
After a long period of very slow going. The kitchen remodel is taking shape as I start installing IKEA Sektion cabnitry.
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3 Easy DIY Golf Club Projects
It's super easy to use a torch to replace golf shafts and grips. How to bring out rich, beautiful colors on otherwise boring steel golf clubs.
Read MoreKitchen Remodel - Progress In the Corner
Finally, progress is visible with the kitchen remodel. This time I'm making headway with the prep work on the first corner. I'm doing a little more demolition, solving the electrical, and installing drywall. It's getting fun!
Read MoreThe AZ DIY Guy Logo Redesign - It's About Time!
After nearly 5 years, it's time for an upgrade to the AZ DIY Guy logo. Here's the behind the scenes story of how it got done.
Read MoreWiring A New Stove - Part 2: End to End
I'm installing a big, exterior conduit to the electrical panel get power to the new stove through the attic.
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