Dennis Bauman 
When creating your perfect project, it’s never easy to choose your perfect material. Poplar wood and pine wood are popular choices among artisans in furniture projects, but which one is better? Is there an advantage to using one over the other? In short, yes, there can be many advantages over using one type of wood …
In most cases, wood stain cannot be applied over polyurethane. Applying polyurethane to wet stain leads to discoloration and streaking. However, by following the steps below you can mix polyurethane with stain. There are dozens of brands and several formulations of polyurethane and stain available at most home stores. Understanding how to differentiate among your …
Water-based acrylic and latex paints are relatively new on the painting scene. If you are remodeling a house or painting a piece of furniture from the 1980s or earlier, there is a good chance you are working with an oil-based paint. I have several methods to help you complete your project and avoid paint that …
Stucco has become a very popular exterior wall covering over the years. This hard looking shell may be intimidating for a homeowner trying to add exterior features like hanging art, a security camera, or a flag to the outside of their homes. To do this you will need to know how to drill into stucco. …
Similar in many ways, scroll saws and band saws have a lot in common. And yet, in practice, each saw is used for very different purposes. For your woodworking and DIY projects, it is vital you understand the “scroll saw vs. band saw” debate, and which saw is best for your needs. Although a scroll …
A reciprocating saw is a must-have tool if you are looking to remodel your house or make changes in carpentry. It is ideal for making straight cuts through various surfaces without having to use your arm to push/pull like I do while using a hand saw. That said, such a capable and powerful tool comes …
Polyurethane protects wood surfaces incredibly well if applied correctly. The process of applying polyurethane requires many meticulous steps. If mistakes are made at any point in that process you can end with a host of problems. If you have mistakes you wish to correct in your polyurethane finish, I have methods to help. Bubbles in …
You have put in the hours to complete your woodworking project. Measuring, sawing, sanding, and gluing. The final step of many woodworking projects is to apply stain. If you used wood glue in your project and now need to apply stain, read on to learn how to do this successfully. Stain and Wood Glue Wood …
If you are in the process of repurposing a finished pot or turning a ceramic piece into a lovely planter, then you may need to drill a drain hole through ceramic without breaking it. Fortunately, drilling through ceramic is not as hard as you may think. With the right tools and a few simple steps, …
When cutting metal, you have many options on how to do this job. There are also a wide variety of tools to use. When cutting metal, there are a LOT of options for how to do the job. There are also a wide variety of power tools and hand tools you can use. In this …
Tile is a common and beautiful choice in homes all around the world. Used as as both flooring and for bathrooms, tile is highly durable and cleans up nicely. Over time, though, tile can begin to loose its shine. I walk through the steps on how to make tile shine again. Know Your Ceramic Tile Before cleaning, …
If you have recently bought a toolbox, you might observe that there are different sizes and numbers of drill bits present in it. You might wonder what size is a number 7 drill bit, as if you are not familiar with the dimensions, it can be risky to drill holes in the material. Screw Size …