Projects

Ski-tastic Deck Balusters: A Unique Twist for Your Mountain Cabin Deck on a Budget

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snow ski upcycling for deck balusters.

When you’re decking out your mountain cabin, it’s natural to want something that captures the essence of the outdoors and your adventurous spirit. If you’re looking for an unconventional and cost-effective way to make your deck stand out, consider using snow skis as deck balusters. This creative approach combines rustic aesthetics with a touch of …

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DIY Foosball Revival: Upcycling an Old Foosball Table with Solid Wood Craftsmanship!

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custom diy foosball table from upcycling an old and neglected foosball table with inspirational concept renderings

Here’s an upcoming project we’ll be working on, a DIY foosball table with some recycled parts. I was dropping off my daughter to a birthday party at a friend’s house and along the way we saw an old, broken down foosball table someone had put at the end of their driveway with a “free” sign. …

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What is Stamped Concrete? – Plus Project Ideas!

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Stamped concrete is a popular and versatile paving material that is commonly used for various types of flooring, patios, driveways, and sidewalks. It is created by stamping a mold into freshly poured concrete to create patterns and textures that mimic other materials such as stone, brick, and tile. Stamped concrete is a cost-effective and low-maintenance …

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Mario Kart 8 Racing Cabinet (Old Cabinet Conversion to Nintendo Switch)

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mario kart 8 racing cabinet

This is a project I had been looking into for a few months. New sit-down racing arcade cabinets such as Mario Kart DX can be quite pricey, coming in around $13K USD for a single cabinet. You’re also typically limited to just one game. I wanted to setup a 2 player racing arcade cabinet at …

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Custom Wood Door Insert

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custom wood door insert

This post will be updated with additional information, but for now, here are some photos of a custom wood insert I created for a wooden door that had a broken glass insert. Rather than get a new (or used) door, I figured I’d add a wood insert from some old 2×6’s I had laying around.

NewAge Products Pro 3.0 Series Storage Cabinet 10-piece Set (Review and Installation)

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newage pro series storage cabinet

NewAge Products manufactures various items from outdoor kitchen sets to garage storage solutions. In this article, I’ll cover their Pro 3.0 Series 10-Piece Storage Cabinet. From deliver to installation. Damage Upon Arrival Things definitely didn’t start out well. Unfortunately, multiple cabinets had sustained some damage. I promptly contacted NewAge, and they did send replacement doors …

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