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Building Basics

Learn the basics of building DIY furniture and woodworking projects with these posts.

September 7, 2022 by Suzie

The Best Budget Wood Router in 2023

routing the edge of cutting board

I have used many routers over the years for various woodworking projects. Over time, I have found myself continually coming back to a certain compact palm router for specific wood routing tasks. It is the best wood router I have found to tackle those smaller, but common tasks in the shop. As an added bonus, …

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July 1, 2022 by Suzie

The Best Shelf Pin Drilling Jig: Easy and Accurate

drilling 1/4" shelf pin holes using cabinetmate jig

In a recent mudroom hall tree build, I wanted more organization in the upper cabinet portion, so I decided to add adjustable shelves. I did this by drilling shelf pin holes and I used the CabinetMate Jig from Milescraft. True to Milescraft form, they created the perfect tool that is incredibly simple to use and …

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July 1, 2022 by Suzie

How to Install Drawer Slides on Face Frame Cabinets

how to install drawer slides

Installing drawer slides on face-frame cabinets is a very simple and easy process, thanks to the DrawerJig from Milescraft. This jig allows you to quickly, flawlessly, and accurately install soft-close, ball-bearing drawer slides in cabinets. In this article, I will cover all you need to know about using this drawer slide jig. Face Frame vs. …

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July 1, 2022 by Suzie

How to Install European Hinges on Face Frame Cabinets

best shelf pin jig

Concealed European hinges for cabinets are a great way to create a beautiful and clean look for cabinet doors. These hinges do just what the name implies – they conceal the hinges from the outside, creating a sleek and minimal look. In a recent mudroom hall tree build, I installed cabinet doors over the coat …

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April 6, 2022 by Suzie

Best Way to Cut a Perfect Circle in Wood

how to cut a perfect circle in wood

I recently finished up a furniture building project where I needed to make a perfect circle for a table top. This table top was for a round end table that was a knockoff of Studio McGee’s Cora Side Table. Check out the post on how to make a side table here. In order to cut …

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April 3, 2022 by Suzie

How to Hide Screw Heads in Wood

How to Hide a screw head

There have been many woodworking projects where I would like to hide the screw heads that were used to assemble the pieces I was building. In this article, I will cover some very simple, quick, and easy ways to cover up those ugly screw heads in wood. I have done this many times for many …

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March 29, 2022 by Suzie

Simple Way to Make Wood Look Like Black Metal

Simple Way to Make Wood Look Like Black Metal

During a recent project, I needed to figure out a way to make wooden dowels look like black wrought iron metal. This was for a project where I made a round side table. I figured out a pretty simple and easy process to create a faux metal look. So, I’m going to share all the …

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March 3, 2022 by Suzie

Best Tips and Tricks for Making Your Own DIY Cutting Board

How to make a cutting board out of raw wood

Over the past few years, I have made handfuls of cutting boards for friends. Grilling is popular with them, so every cutting board I have made has been fairly large. They are all big enough to fit at least a 15 lb brisket, so most boards I make measure around 20×30 inches. So, I thought …

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Hi, I’m Suzie! I’m a self-taught woodworker, DIY enthusiast, house-to-home transformer, endlessly curious maker, mom and wife. Building and making is my passion. Creating a home with my own two hands is my jam!
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