I built this side table as part of the bedroom furniture set for my daughter's new room. It may look a little complicated, but can be built with a circular saw or a table saw. Let's make this DIY Modern Boho Side Table! DIY Modern Boho Side Table Hello again! This is … [Read more...]
DIY Beverage Center
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Whether it’s 5 am or 5 pm this DIY Beverage Center will hold whatever it is that gets you going in the morning and winds you down in the evening. DIY Beverage Center Hi there! This is Kristen from In Her Garage and I am going to teach you how to … [Read more...]
DIY Track Saw Jig for your Circular Saw
Making large and small rip cuts doesn't have to be a difficult or calculated process. With this inexpensive and easy to make DIY track saw jig, you will be making rip cuts quickly and easily with your circular saw! DIY Track Saw Jig for your Circular Saw Hi! It's Kristen, from … [Read more...]
How to Make an Ottoman Table
Design inspiration can often come in the least-expected places. It can happen when you are in an airport or at the farmers market or just plain window shopping in your home town. Last year when I was at the Haven blog conference, I fell in love with this table I saw in the hotel … [Read more...]
How to Cut Bar Stools Down to Counter Height Stools
Yes you can make those wood bar stools fit your counter. Here's an easy DIY fix to make bar stools into counter stools (and a quick makeover too!). Bar stools typically sit at 30" high, this is fine and dandy if you have a proper bar where the countertop is elevated higher … [Read more...]
How to Salvage Wood from Shipping Pallets
Pallet upcycling is all the rage today. But, if you've ever tried to actually remove wood planks from a pallet, you know that it is not an easy task. The nails that are used are typically spiral nails and are designed to really grip that wood. And if that's not enough, they … [Read more...]
How to Use a Miter Saw
Today I'll teach you how to use a miter saw safely. We'll learn the difference between a miter and a bevel cut. Plus, I'll also show you the different features and functions of miter saws. How to Use a Miter Saw Hello and welcome to the very first Tool Tutorial Friday (a series … [Read more...]
New Life for a Borders Bookshelf
I hope you will take a moment to view how I test drove my Dremel Trio. This is seriously a really fun power tool! Just be sure you are safe so as not to ruin the fun. Eye protection, face mask, and ear plugs. Check. For those of you who like to skip to the end of the book and … [Read more...]
What’s In Your Toolbox? – What Every DIYer (or Homeowner) Should Own
When I was 18, and bought my first car, and thought I was the coolest girl in town with a little zippy sportscar – sorry, just a little trip down memory lane. My parents gave me my first tool kit. That tool kit is still with me today and I do use it a lot. The set has a … [Read more...]