5 Min vs. 50 Min vs. 5 Hour - Box Build
This project tested all of my skills and was a huge challenge!
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EPIC 14ft. Shuffle Board Build!
I typically never do commissions for my friends because none of them like paying for it, but this was the rare occasion where I decided to say yes.
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MASSIVE 8 Foot Archery Dart Board Build!
I was gone, so I left Sam and Jordan to fend for themselves. Was this a mistake? Probably.
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3 LEVELS of Adirondack Chairs — DIY to PRO Build
Since it’s summertime, you probably need somewhere to sit outside. Because you may need some outdoor chairs, we decided to show you three levels of Adirondack chairs.
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EPIC Full Kitchen Renovation — Start to Finish!
We finally did it! The kitchen remodel is done. When we started, I didn’t have a baby or a new kitchen. When we finished, I had my beautiful bundle of joy and an EPIC kitchen.
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HUGE 26 Foot Long EPOXY River Table Bar Build!
Boys, we’re building RIVERS! This project isn’t just any river table build — it’s going to be a 26-foot long table.
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DIY Concrete Counters — Renovating My Kitchen Part 6
This episode is a little bit of an old-school style as we just take you through the whole process of our DIY counters! It really wouldn’t be a John Malecki kitchen renovation without a few wrong turns, so don’t worry, we didn’t leave those out for you. If you take one tip out of this entire video, it should be that if you ever put blind trust in Jordan, be ready to pay with your wallet and your time.
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Renovating My Kitchen Part 4—Flooring and Drywall
On the 4th episode of ‘Idiots Build a Kitchen,’ we take on the flooring and drywall! We are taking my 25-year-old kitchen and making it look brand spanking new.
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10 Tips for Building Cabinets
When it comes to building cabinets, I like to get them done as fast as possible. I’ve pulled together 10 of my best tips for you to build cabinets almost as good as mine —
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3 Levels of Cabinets—DIY to PRO Build
We're back with another 3 Levels of Cabinets, where we build DIY to PRO Level cabinets. We show off a ton of different techniques and tips that help us put together three awesome projects. Just because you’re a beginner doesn’t mean you need to be hiring anyone else to build your cabinets. This video is packed with awesome goodness for the cabinet maker! Watch the full video and get a few ideas for your next project.
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Building the Cabinets — Renovating My Kitchen Part 1
My wife is 37.5 weeks pregnant, and I decided that NOW is the right time to renovate our entire kitchen. As you can guess, my wife is… not thrilled by the timing.
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CRAZY Difficult Rocking Chair Build for My New BABY!
With the baby due any day now, I wanted to design something EPIC and maybe a tad absurd. Most things for babies are cribs and changing tables
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We Finish the Staircase — The Race To Finish Before The Baby Comes!
Below is the list we put together of our favorite products for just about every build we do. For this particular project, our favorite product was the stain we used for the stair railing.
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MORE MISTAKES — The Race To Finish Before The Baby Comes!
With 5 and a half weeks left to finish the renovation before my baby is born, things just aren’t going well.
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We Make A BIG MISTAKE — The Race To Finish Before The Baby Comes!
Seven. Weeks. Left. That’s how long until we have to be done with this renovation project for my newborn baby to come home safely.
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1 Sheet + 1 Board 48 Hour Build Challenge!
In true squirrelly fashion, Jordan and Sam thought they could take on the BIG DOG (a.k.a. me) with a build-off challenge.
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ULTIMATE Shop Storage Cabinet Build
It's been quite a while since I've done a shop project, and there's no better time than the winter to get things organized. In this video
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3 LEVELS of Shop Carts - DIY to PRO Build
Yinz have been LOVING the 3-level build series I’ve been putting out. Which is why I’m going to give you ANOTHER 3-level video! This time, we’re building shopping carts from DIY level to PRO.
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CRAZY Epoxy Tree Table Build
After I finished building my Epoxy Lava Table and Epoxy Waterfall River Table, I already knew I wanted to make an Epoxy Tree Table. I’m going for an Earth, Wind, and Fire vibe. But since I can’t 3D model it, I’m going to be winging most of the steps. So make sure you follow along with my video now!
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EPIC Live Edge & Epoxy Reception Desk Build
A while ago, a close friend of mine asked if I could help him out with a reception desk for his new float studio. Of course, I told him I wanted complete creative control over the project.
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HIDDEN Compartment Catch All Box
So, recently I treated myself with a new handgun. It’s sized a little differently from my old one, which brings me to the current project I’m working on. A few years ago, I made a wooden box to hold my everyday carry or EDC as cool people say. But my new handgun doesn’t fit in that box. So I’m making a new one to hold my new EDC pistol. Make sure you check out my full video below to see the complete build!
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10 Must-Have Tools For Beginner Woodworkers
I love you guys. I read all of your comments and DM’s to see what content you want me to post and to answer any questions you guys might have. From these interactions, I’ve found that a lot of you are beginners who are looking to get more into shop work. And so, I decided to make this video on my top 10 tool recommendations for beginner woodworkers.
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EPIC Swing Set & Fire Pit Build
Hey guys! Happy first day of October. In my latest build, I’m going to celebrate my favorite season by creating an EPIC swing set and fire pit on my in-law’s property. For the build, I removed a dead pine tree and replaced it with an AWESOME outdoor feature piece.
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TRANSFORMING Windows to French Doors - EPIC Deck Series Pt.6
Hey guys! Part 6 of my EPIC deck building series is FINALLY here! For this last episode, I need to transform my old windows into a pair of french doors.
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Does This Chair Actually Work? My IMPOSSIBLE Floating Chair Build
You guys know how much I enjoy floating things. And I know how much you enjoy watching me build these floating objects. So for this video, we're diving back into making some stuff float and pushing my abilities to dabble with form and function on this IMPOSSIBLE Floating Chair Build.
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3 LEVELS of Bar Stools: DIY to PRO Build
Hey guys! In this video, we’re going to build some bar stools. I’m going to teach you three different methods you can use to build a killer bar stool.
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Building an EPIC DECK — Part 4: Stairs & Railings
It’s finally time to get into part 4 of my EPIC deck series! For this part, I installed the stairs and railings onto my deck.
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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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DESTROYING My Backyard: EPIC Deck Series Part 1
For my latest video, I am pursuing my biggest and most ambitious project yet — building a deck! This epic deck build will take place over a series of videos. In my first video
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HUGE Desk & EPOXY Sign Build for WINCHESTER AMMO!
A few months ago, Winchester Ammunition reached out to me about doing a project together. So for this latest video, I’m going to build a HUGE desk and Epoxy sign for one of their shooting
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How to Freehand Inlay ANYTHING! Bowtie Tutorial
None of us like dealing with cracks in our woodworking projects, especially if we’re working with live edge slabs. My favorite method of fixing them is by placing bowtie inlays in them, which is an extremely easy process to complete. I actually made a video four years ago on how to make these inlays
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IMPOSSIBLE Floating ‘Cave’ Table Build
The other weekend, I was filling my face with the best comfort food around and binging hours of YouTube videos when I came across this wild build by the Slovenian Woodworker.
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CRAZY Epoxy Waterfall River Table Build
There are some projects out there that seem to be hellbent on breaking your spirit. For me, it was almost my crazy Epoxy waterfall river table build. But instead of letting the constant obstacles..
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HUGE Wooden and Epoxy Fish Tank Mallet Built
After watching a lot of TV from being stuck home in quarantine, I realized my workshop needed a new addition. Something great. A never-before-seen item that was cool and exciting.
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A "FLOATING" Table Build That Shouldn't Work!
In my newest build, I will revisit my last Impossible floating table and build another IMPOSSIBLE Tensegrity Table. This time I test out how much weight it can hold! I use metal and wood in this one to beef it up and help it become more structurally sound. This project does come with a few hiccups
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Impossible 2 Legged Chair Build
John Malecki Tackles the Daunting Challenge of Building a 2 Legged Chair Head-On
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Follow Me Through a CRAZY Epoxy Dovetails in Curved Wood Tray Build
John Malecki Uses His Woodworking Skills to Build Epoxy Dovetails
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3 LEVELS of Sawhorses: DIY to PRO Build
John Malecki Introduces the 3 Levels Concept Starting With a DIY Build
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RIDGID OCTANE Brushless 18V One-Handed Recip Saw Review
Things have been pretty crazy around here. With the COVID-19 pandemic stretching across the globe—here in Pittsburgh included—the way of life that we’re used to feels like a thing....
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CRAZY Epoxy Lava Table Build
If the stay at home orders in Pittsburgh have given me anything (other than a few extra pounds from great home-cooked meals and Netflix binges), it’s extra time to tackle some awesome...
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DIY Epoxy Floating Dovetail Gun Display Box
John Malecki Tackles a Clever Approach to a Wood & Epoxy Gun Display Case
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How to Build the Ultimate Miter Saw Station with a Downdraft Table
DIY Miter Saw Station Plans for Your Garage or Workshop
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