My son started weight lifting and exercising right before the pandemic shut down his gym. Here’s how we built a super-strong weight lifting power rack in the garage.
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Walking the land, like Kwai Chang Cain
"Where've you been man?"
One month off turned into four. I’m back in DIY action, just in time for the hot Phoenix summer,… and a global pandemic.
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How to Make Custom Vehicle Graphics
I created some one-of-a-kind vehicle graphics for the hood of his old Jeep using a Cricut machine to cut permanent vinyl. This is an easy DIY project to personalize your ride.
Read MoreFavorite DIY Stuff 2019
My huge 2019 Favorite Stuff List / Gift Guide for DIY’ers with cool suff from Kreg, DeWalt, Gerber, Guardline, Grayco, Wooster, Shur-Line, Skil, and Cricut
Read MoreHow to Make a Custom T-Shirt From A Hand Drawing
We couldn’t find a girl’s dragon shirt that wasn’t so cutsey for our middle-schooler. We made a custom, iron-on shirt from one of her own hand drawings. There’s not another one like it at school!
Read MoreRemoving a Window AC Unit Without a Window,... and Installing a Window.
We’d almost finished installing a new supplemental AC unit. Now we have to tear it out and put everything back the way it was. We might as well replace the window too.
Read MoreInstalling a Window AC Unit Without a Window
One of our bedrooms needs an extra Air Conditioning boost in the summer. We’re adding a window AC unit up high, through the wall.
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The Cricut Explore Air 2 - Marking Wireless Chargers with Cut Vinyl
I’m trying out a new Cricut Explore Air 2 cutting machine to create some custom decals to mark hidden, wireless chargers. Just set a smartwatch, earbuds, or a cell phone on these desk targets and they recharge!
Read MoreThe Mystery of the Runaway Water Bill
We’ve got a mystery on our hands gang. Our water bill is out of control! We were missing about 90,000 gallons, so I had to hunt down the source of the leak, I suspected to be somewhere near the swimming pool.
Read MoreAdding a Super Simple Workbench Shelf
I made a super quick and easy shelf under the top of my workbench to keep my collection of cordless took batteries organized.
Read MoreHow to Remove a Palm Tree Stump: 7 Options
The palm tree over our cars had to go! The HOA wanted me to remove the stump ASAP! Here are 7 ideas, including the winner for how to quickly remove a palm tree stump.
Read MoreA Tile and Stone Mosaic Welcome Mat
Kitchen Remodel: Episode 37 I couldn’t find enough original floor tiles to fill in the gap. Here’s how I made a cool tile and stone Welcome Mat, permanently embedded in our kitchen floor.
Read MoreThat Gap by the Door - The Missing Tile Challenge
Kitchen Remodel: Episode 36 I’m filling in missing floor tiles by scavenging them from parts of the house where they won’t be missed. Here’s how I pull them up without breaking them. I still won’t have enough.
Read MoreHow to Control any Electrical Outlet with a Switch
We wanted to be able to turn on a light in the dining room when we enter from different directions at night. Here’s how I added a switch to control a table lamp.
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Southwest Adventures: Red Mountain - Coconino National Forest
We took a trip to the higher elevations of Northern Arizona to get out of the heat for a day hike. Check out this hidden gem. Not all those who wander are lost.
Read MoreInstalling LED Kitchen Lighting Fixtures
Kitchen Remodel: Episode 35 I’m replacing the old,.. boob light, with some modern LED can light / down light fixtures. This kitchen is getting lit up!
Read MoreTrimming the New Kitchen Door, Inside and Out
Kitchen Remodel: Episode 34 Where there was once a window, there is now a door! No I am trimming it, inside and out with the craftsman style that’s slowly spreading around the house.
Read MoreHow to Hide Home Security Cameras
I’m watching over the house on my smartphone via a couple, cool hidden cameras. Check out my devious bird feeder hack!
Read MoreRipping Out a Window and Installing a Door
Kitchen Remodel: Episode 33 I’m tearing out an inefficient garden window in the kitchen and installing a new door in its place. We’ll have that secret coffee patio yet!
Read MoreThere's Jungle on our Future Patio!
I can’t install a new door from the kitchen to our future coffee patio with this jungle of weeds out here. Spoiler: I bought a MACHETE!!!
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