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February 23, 2022 by Suzie

How to Cut a Wood Waterfall Edge Corner Joint

Waterfall miter joint how to

Creating a waterfall edge joint in wood furniture is a great way to add interest and beauty when building your own furniture. It can be done on a kitchen island, cabinetry, dining table, coffee table, or side table. Cutting this type of waterfall miter joint is a fairly simple process if you have the correct …

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February 15, 2022 by Suzie

Kreg Tool’s Adaptive Cutting System Master Kit Review

kreg acs

I have used the Adaptive Cutting System made by Kreg Tool for a few projects now, so I wanted to do a complete review on this track saw and system. I will cover what the system is, setting up and using the system, and benefits/drawbacks of the system as a whole. The Adaptive Cutting System …

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February 11, 2022 by Suzie

How to Make a Live Edge Waterfall Bench in 6 Steps

45 degree joint wood

I was recently given this 7 ft long double live edge mesquite slab from a friend. She rescued it out of a trash pile (!!!) and was so kind in giving it to me. I knew I wanted to build a live edge waterfall bench out of it. Given that it’s so wide, there was …

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February 9, 2022 by Suzie

How to Route a Cutting Board Handle & Finger Groove

Cutting board handle groove

When my husband recently got a Traeger Grill, he started making some delicious briskets. We didn’t have a cutting board large enough to carve the brisket, so I made him a massive one! I decided to add a couple features to the cutting board that would take the quality up a notch. One of those …

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February 7, 2022 by Suzie

Make a Juice Groove on a Cutting Board: No Jig Required

Juice groove router bit edge guide

I have recently been making quite a few cutting boards, and I have cut a juice groove into all of them. So, I wanted to share with you my method of routing out a juice groove. This method doesn’t require a CNC, router table, or a complex jig that fits on your cutting board. Instead, …

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February 2, 2022 by Suzie

How to Make an Aged Faux Stone Pottery Finish on a Lamp

how to make Aged stone pottery lamp DIY

In this post, I’m sharing how I made over an old lamp from a thrift store to create an aged stone pottery finish on it. I was able to take a dated lamp and create this “found” pottery look for a fraction of the cost of other aged pottery lamps I’ve seen for sale. It …

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January 31, 2022 by Suzie

How to Get Started Building Furniture: A Beginner’s Guide

how to trim frame

I am often asked how to get started with building furniture or other home DIY projects. I see many people who desire to make their own wood furniture as a hobby, but get overwhelmed with where to start. I’m always very excited to share with them that they can make quality pieces with only 3 …

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January 28, 2022 by Suzie

How to Use Power Drills and Drill Bits: A Beginner’s Guide

Properly use a power drill

Today, I’m covering the basics of how to use a cordless power drill and drill bits. This might seem simple, but since a power drill is a necessity for any home DIY projects, it’s important to fully understand how to use one. It is truly a tool that you will use often (if not every …

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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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