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DIY Miter Saw Table VS Dewalt Chop Saw Stand

In the world of home improvement, there is usually more than one way to get the job done. Sometimes when you're up against a tight budget or a short deadline, you need to be creative. If you don't have the exact tool for the project, you can often make do with a bit of ingenuity and a few items that you may already have on hand. In this blog, I'm making a side by side comparison of my home-made miter saw table and a Dewalt miter saw stand. DIY Miter Saw Table Enter your email below to Request the assembly plans for this table! How I put together my miter saw table. (CLICK) The material list for the homemade chop saw table is very short! Two 2X4's and one 2X6, some 2" and 3" screws (drywall screws are perfectly fine). If you don't have a workbench to put this table, you can use two sawhorses, or even just use it on the floor. Of course it's much easier to have it at waist height, especially if you have a lot of cuts
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DIY kitchen cabinet hack

Are your kitchen cabinets tired old brown oak? Today I want to share a quick face lift tip I used in my own kitchen not long ago.  My family and I had just made settlement on a fixer upper, and it needed quite a bit of work just to move in. Surprisingly, the kitchen was the least of our worries. Though the cabinets were the old style oak from the 80’s (definitely dated!) they were sturdy, and in very good shape. We decided to keep them and just give them a face lift to get us by. Two reasons: I can’t stand taking out something that still functions perfectly or is well made. We needed time to work in the kitchen and get a feel for the flow of the space. When it comes time to do a full remodel, we’ll have a good idea of the best changes to make. What to do? We decided on a lighter color, but didn’t want a stark white cabinet. The antique look seemed to be a good choice for this kitchen, but I wasn’t sure how to create it.  At first.
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Sawhorse Hacks!

Sawhorse Hacks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCCC7q0RpyE
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To DIY or not DIY Part 2

So you decided on DIY vs not DIY for your project..now what? If you weighed all the options, and chose to DIY then congrats! And good luck on your project. Hopefully it will turn out exactly how you imagined it would. Email us some pictures of the before & afters and we may showcase you in one of our upcoming blog posts! Send your submissions to jay@thedoityourselfer.com Decide that it would be better to hire a contractor?  Then you'll want to stack the odds in your favor when it comes to choosing the best person for the job. Don't worry if that seems like an impossible task these days. It's not. While it's true that there are a lot of less than stellar guys out there trust me..the good guys do exist.  Here's what you need to know to find a professional: Since the obvious advice has been around for a while, I won't spend a whole lot of time on things you have heard already. This includes meeting with the contractor in person, getting neighbor referral
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To DIY or not DIY Part 1

The decision to do-it-yourself for home projects is not one to take lightly. There are several important factors to consider, including skill level, safety, and cost effectiveness. I'd like to give you some food for thought here, to help with your decision. Don't get me wrong. We are very pro-DIY here, but sometimes you do need to turn to a pro for certain projects. Take an honest look at each of these three considerations before your next project, and you may find yourself rethinking some things. SKILL LEVEL The first consideration for you to be aware of is your ability. It's perfectly OK to do some learning as you go for many projects. The internet has made it easier than ever to pick up tips and helpful advice before diving into a project completely green. What you need to be aware of however, is knowing your limitations. If you are sure that using a saw is uncomfortable for you for instance, it's best to avoid projects with a lot of cutting (at least until you ge
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My Shed Plans Review

This is my honest review of My Shed Plans, that I personally purchased  here:   http://www.MyShedPlans.com and used to build the lean-to shed you see in the video. I will walk you through the process of the build, and discuss some of the things I liked vs. the things I feel could have been improved. If you would like to receive the BONUS VIDEO as soon as it is available, be sure to sign up here: http://thedoityourselfer.com/bonus-shed-plan-video/ If you liked this video, please give a thumbs up and hit the subscribe button! You can also leave a comment or question below. I will be uploading a series of more in depth videos on the shed build, plus there are a lot more great DIYer projects coming that you don't want to miss! Like us on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/theDIYer/
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