Building A Soil Sifter To
Remove Rocks And Debris
A simple frame of treated 2x4's with 1/4" hardware cloth makes a quick sieve to catch the chunks and let the good stuff through.
Building A Basic Fence From Pre-Made Sections
We built a fence to make a dog kennel, leaving gaps between the pickets so the critters could see their surroundings (and bark at everything).
Pre-Assembling Fence Sections With A Jig
We spent a little time to rig up a jig for quickly laying out the fence pickets.
Cutting Simple Dog-Eared Fence Pickets
A simple set-up on the miter saw allows for fast production of pickets with snipped corners.
Extending A Privacy Fence With
Wood Lattice Panels
When a solid 6-foot fence isn't high enough, extend the fence with tight-pattern lattice set into custom-made frames.
Building Custom Lattice From
Thin Wood Slats
All we needed was a little panel of lattice. Instead of buying a whole sheet, we just built a panel from slats.
Building A Small Gate For A Backyard Fence
A 3-foot wide gate with a diagonal cross-brace is easy to build and hang.
Setting A 6x6 Post To Support A Wide Gate
The heavy 8-foot gate needed a serious post and hinges to support the all that weight.
Moving A Garden Shed Across The Backyard
The homeowner needed a shed moved, so I braced it and towed it across the yard with my truck.
Build An Outdoor Workbench:
I added legs and braces to an old table top to make an outdoor workbench.
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