The projector screen we’re going to be building is made of PVC and will hold steady in windy areas like where we live. It provides a great picture and is perfect for outdoor movie nights with family and friends. For this project I used a good quality screen material that I purchased from Amazon. …
An Organized Garage in 4 Steps, plus Overhead Storage Review
Everybody’s garage gets messy – especially if you do any work out there. We’re going to look at four ways to get and keep your garage organized. Check Fleximounts overhead storage rack at: https://goo.gl/hQhuwx Step 1: Get Shelves or Cabinets Buy some used cabinets from Craigslist or …
DIY Kitchen / Dining Table – Pottery Barn Inspired
Ready to learn to make a gorgeous and sturdy farmhouse table from scratch? Use the plans below to build your own. The Triangles: I’d recommend doing the triangles however you think looks best. If you want to know what size the triangles on my table feet are, they measure 9 3/4″ on the diagonal side …
$100 DIY HD Projector Screen
After finishing my basement recently, we were ready to put the projector up and a screen for a little theater area. I started researching projector screens and all of the screens I saw were either smaller than what I wanted or super expensive. My projector could handle an image just over twelve feet diagonally. …
Standing Desks: Everything You Need to Know
The first thing you need to know is that there are three main types of standing desks: the fixed or traditional standing desk, the Riser and the adjustable-height desk. The fixed standing desk or rig is any setup that allows a person to stand or be upright while working but doesn’t give them the option to sit down. This is a …
The Best Way to Put Up Christmas Lights
UPDATE: We have installed PERMANENT Christmas lights on our house as of 2020- here is a link to that article- check it out! https://lrn2diy.com/permanent-christmas-lights/ Please note – you’ll find the links to the products from this article at the end of the text. Putting up Christmas lights kinda sucks. It’s a pain that we have …
How to Caulk Like a Pro
You’ve probably tried caulking before and know that it can be pretty tough to get good results. Caulking is messy, it sticks to your fingers and your clothes and it’s easy to make things look pretty bad. After years of having to caulk everything from tubs to sinks to trim, I’ve finally come across a …
How to Frame a Room
Ready to start framing? Check out these three videos to see the entire process. As time permits, I’ll expand this article with plans and downloadables for reference.
How to Earn Passive Income / Money on YouTube
YouTube. It’s a behemoth to be reckoned with. It has become as common-place in our everyday lives as Google, the interwebs and the TV. You’ve heard the mind-blowing statistics, right? “There are over a billion users!” and “Over 300 hours of video are uploaded every minute!” and “YouTube gets billions of views every day!”, and many …