Building an EPIC DECK — Part 3 Decking and Waterproofing
For part 3 of my epic deck-building series, I dive into my waterproofing system. But as I continue to lay down my decking, I come across the consequences of my own poor planning.
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Building an EPIC DECK — Part 2 FRAMING
Because I love yinz so much, I dropped part 2 of my EPIC deck-building series as fast as I could. During this build, I dodged some rain, used some huge tools, and had a total blast framing up the deck.
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10 EPOXY Mistakes Beginners Make
John Malecki Review the Most Common Mistakes That Beginners Make When Working with Epoxy
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How to Make a Damascus Wedding Ring
Last February, I made a decision that would change my life forever. We were on a mini-vacation in Washington DC and I got down...
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How to Build a Bullet Casing Table Insert
I’ve been a fan of veteran-owned small batch coffee company Black Rifle Coffee Company for years now. As part of my mission to be .....
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How to Build a Massive 6-Foot DIY Pizza Peel
My fiance’s father is a huge food guy (as am I) and is building a brick pizza oven up at their camp. The perfect...
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DEWALT 12 in Miter Saw + Jobsite Radio Review
DEWALT 12 in. Double-Bevel Sliding Miter Saw + Jobsite Radio It’s kind of strange to review a miter saw and Bluetooth speaker on the same...
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How to Make a Jewelry Box: The Advanced Woodworking How-To
How To Make A Jewelry Box A year and a half ago I found myself at a local bar with a...
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DIY Epoxy Resin Sign with LEDs
As most of you can tell, I spend a lot of time in my workshop. Whether I’m building, filming, or...
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10 Scrap Wood Cutting Boards You Can Make at Home
We're getting settled into the new shop, and with that comes trying to carve some time to actually build some stuff. Lucky for me...
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How to Build Wooden Toy Trucks for the Holidays
As I was browsing the toy aisles this holiday season for a girl for my girlfriend’s nephew, I couldn’t help but scoff at the...
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How to Build a Wireless Charger Stand
I may be a lot of things - retired college football and NFL player, woodworker extraordinaire, dedicated fiance - but one thing I will...
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How To Make An Amazing Thor Hammer from Barnwood
DIY Thor Hammer (Mjolnir) From 100 Year Old Beam Using traditional woodworking techniques to build a Thor Hammer So this build was a fun one. I...
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DIY Modern Concrete Coffee Table
My grandfather and my father both worked on road crews and did an excessive amount of concrete work around their homes when I was...
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DIY Redneck Golf Tutorial with FREE Plans
Recently I took a trip to Nashville, TN to visit my buddy and podcast co-host, Brad Rodriguez, from Fixthisbuildthat.com. Outdoor games are something we...
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DIY Wooden Desk Organizer Plans
I’ve have been using Post-it® Notes for years to help stay organized, keep track of tasks, and manage my business. With the humid or...
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DIY Leather Phone Case
In this video, I make a leather case/pouch for my cell phone! Being in the shop so much, I frequently need my phone safe...
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How To Make an E.D.C. Catch All Box
In this video, I build a Catch-All EDC box for my own personal use. I carry 2 wallets, my keys, a knife, and my...
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How to Make the Best Cornhole Boards (Super Easy DIY)
Of all the woodworking projects I’ve ever taken on, perhaps the most common is making cornhole boards for local restaurants, organizations, or friends and...
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Pittsburgh-based custom wood and metal worker. Tool Reviews, DIY Projects, and a whole lot of yinzer pride. Join the movement & punch your next project in the face.
