Special Projects Articles

Old School Hand Tools

Old School Hand Tools

By Greg Hoard - February 03, 2012 - Special Projects

May take a while; may kill me, but in the long run I’ll be better off.

The Best Ladder for Home Projects

The Best Ladder for Home Projects

By Greg Hoard - January 29, 2012 - Special Projects

The best ladder on the market.

Know How: Make an LED Night-Light

Know How: Make an LED Night-Light

By Kasie Baltes - December 31, 2011 - Special Projects

How to make a night light for your child's bedroom.

Carpet Care Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts

Carpet Care Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts

By Tom McNulty - December 21, 2011 - Special Projects

A new look at carpet care.

New Uses for Everyday Items

New Uses for Everyday Items

By Tom McNulty - December 18, 2011 - Special Projects

New uses for everyday things.

5 Home Project Ideas for Christmas

5 Home Project Ideas for Christmas

By Kasie Baltes - December 07, 2011 - Special Projects

Here are five projects you can do to get your home ready for the holidays.

Know How: To Chop Firewood & Start a Fire View Video

Know How: To Chop Firewood & Start a Fire

By Gin A. Ando - December 03, 2011 - Special Projects

Chopping firewood is one of the manliest things a person can do. Coincidentally, it's also one of the best ways to relieve stress. As for the manliest? It may very well be starting a fire.

Dad Stuff: Zombie Car Stickers

Dad Stuff: Zombie Car Stickers

By Jeff Pugh - November 27, 2011 - Special Projects

Zombie car decals for the whole family.

Know How: Build an Outdoor Trash Enclosure

Know How: Build an Outdoor Trash Enclosure

By Kasie Baltes - November 26, 2011 - Special Projects

Don't want your trash cans

What Decking Material is Best to Use?

What Decking Material is Best to Use?

By Andy Hinds - November 20, 2011 - Special Projects

Who doesn’t like to kick back on the deck and enjoy the fresh air, grill burgers and drink beer?

Home Project Ideas for the Holidays

Home Project Ideas for the Holidays

By Kasie Baltes - November 16, 2011 - Special Projects

Four projects to get your home ready for the holidays.

Build a Wooden Step Stool for Your Kids

Build a Wooden Step Stool for Your Kids

By Andy Hinds - November 09, 2011 - Special Projects

An all-nighter home project for your family.

Was Your Grandfather More Handy Than You?

Was Your Grandfather More Handy Than You?

By Andy Hinds - November 02, 2011 - Special Projects

A family man who has enough leisure time to build things for fun, to satisfy household necessities and enough money and floor space to maintain a well-appointed home workshop.

5 Scary Halloween Yard Decorations

5 Scary Halloween Yard Decorations

By Kasie Baltes - October 23, 2011 - Special Projects

Five projects to make your yard the scariest of them all.

Why You Don't Need a Home Contractor

Why You Don't Need a Home Contractor

By Andy Hinds - October 09, 2011 - Special Projects

The energy you invest in building or fixing something in your house, can create a connection with your living space.

Know How: To Build an Adirondack Chair View Video

Know How: To Build an Adirondack Chair

By Craig J. Heimbuch - October 08, 2011 - Special Projects

A winter project you can sit and sip iced tea in next summer.

Know How: To Build a Campfire View Video

Know How: To Build a Campfire

By Kasie Baltes - October 01, 2011 - Special Projects

How to make the perfect campfire.

Drywall Repair: Easier Than You Might Think

Drywall Repair: Easier Than You Might Think

By Andy Hinds - September 11, 2011 - Special Projects

One of the greatest features of drywall is how easy it makes remodeling or repairing your home.

Know How: Kids Costume Closet View Video

Know How: Kids Costume Closet

By Kasie Baltes - September 10, 2011 - Special Projects

Kids love to dress up, here is a great video on how to organize everything in a playroom costume closet.

Make Your Own Simple Fishing Lures

Make Your Own Simple Fishing Lures

By Jeffrey Weeks - August 28, 2011 - Special Projects

Tying your own fishing rigs is fun and easy.

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