Have you ever wanted to get into woodworking but weren’t sure where to start? Here's a project to help get you started. It's a very simple boot jack. A boot jack is used to help you take off your boots without mucking up your socks. The boot jack uses a consumer level jig saw as the only power tool. Let’s get started.

There’s something about a beautiful fireplace and mantel that really makes a home feel warm and inviting. A fireplace mantel can also be a beautiful prominent architectural feature. I’ve built a couple custom mantels over the years and the one featured in this article is my latest one in our new home.

When I’m working on my house — be in the shop, in the basement, or even out on the roof, as I spent a fair amount of time this fall — I like to stay occupied by listening to something. I’ve found my smartphone isn’t a good fit for the task, and that my old Sony boombox stereo wasn’t a great fit either. In looking for a new option, I decided to try the Ryobi One+ 18-Volt Power Stereo with Bluetooth technology. I gotta say — it’s been great.

Another year has come and gone and the holidays are rapidly approaching. Instead of hastily grabbing something out of the special buy bins up by the register at the big box store, let us help.