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Hi everyone. Started building a side gate at home and things were going good, then had emergency gallbladder surgery. The posts I sunk I don’t tie in at the top. I didn’t think they would twist like this as it’s my first time doing this. Well the post have twisted significantly and my wife...

Hi all. Came home from holidays and I noticed the shower door is out of alignment. I hope no one is having *** in there asides from me. It looks like the top hinge needs to be adjusted, seems out. I’m wondering if there’s a easy way to do this vs pulling the whole door off. Thank you all...

Hi all. Wondering what a good material for a wood gate frame is.I’m using ceder for the pickets. I know pressure treated shirinks somewhat, rea mixed reviews about Douglas fir. Thank you. Any suggestions?

Hi everybody. I am in the process of making a gate, purchased a Bosch MRC23EVSK 2.3 HP Electronic Modular Router System with a fixed base and a plunge base. . I want to install a header using some joinery and would like to remove material from the wood post to have a 2x8 fit in flush. I’ve...

Hi all. Planning on building a gate for the side of the house and I’d like to ask everyone what is the best way of anchoring a 6x6 to the brick wall of the garage? Also, with it anchored should I also dig down 4’ and pour concrete with for the post as well. Thank you very much. I’ve...

Hi everyone. My wife wants double gates for the side of the house. I’d like to build it if I can handle it. I like to think I’m handy. This is what she has in mind. The opening is 8’. First question is do i build a gate out of plywood and then cover it with the herringbone pattern? Thanks...

Hi everyone. Looking for a spring loaded gate caster. The ones around me a air tires, I’d like to buy one with foam. gate is 10’ wide amd 6’ high. if anyone can post a link of a good one thank you.

Hi everyone. Having previously started a earlier thread on getting as new tool belt I decided to start a new thread on what I ended up with. Part of the reason for this thread is that not much is known about badger, there’s 2 videos on YouTube. I read everything in the previous thread and...

Hi everyone. stained some stairs, and the wife wants a matte finish. The stain was oil based, a varathane gel stain. I can’t seem to find a oil based matte sealer. any recommendations? thank you.

High all. I’m wondering if a rubber pvc hybrid leave marks as it’s for a staple gun. Looking at the estwing 1/4 on ebay thank you.

Hi all. looking for a wood chisel with a sheath so it doesn’t cut through my tool belt. Recommendations? Thank you.

Hi everyone. My wife wants a new door for the backyard. What’s currently there is a poorly installed inswing door. the reasoning for a out swing because the space where the door swings in right now is tight and you have to step onto the basement stairs to open it. I have never installed a...

Hi everyone. Wondering if anyone built a fallout shelter here. If so, how did it go, and how much did it cost? Pics would be great. thanks.

Hi everybody. my mother in law and wife want the ceiling of our home fixed. They would like it smooth. I think it’s plaster, house was built in 1955. the ceiling itself isn’t lumpy, but when the light hit it it shows a lot of uneven parts what’s the best way to achieve a smooth ceiling...

Hi everyone. Been working on painting and staining stairs and had some stain creep under the painters tape. I like straight lines. Is there anyway to fix this?

Hi all. i just put some gel stain on the stairs. I’m wondering if I have to put poly on top? advice or ideas appreciated.

Hi all. My wife wants some stair treads stained. The stair treads have some nicks and such. I’m wondering if I should leave the nicks or put wood putty on.

Hi all. Looking for a new tool belt. I knew about occidental but just found out about buckaroo. I’m buying a fixer upper home and am looking to do as many renovations as I can myself. does anyone have experience with any? Pros and cons?

Hi everyone. While shoveling snow today I noticed that one tow hook on my f150 has rust starting on it. how do I fix this? Thank you.

Hi all. I am wondering what maximum thickness is recommended for applying durabond 90 between coats? I have read that too much will crack. Thank you.