The Shed Builder Blog

Is The Angle Grinder The Most Useful Tool For DIY?

When I first realized I needed an electric sander my idea was to get an orbital sander. They are easy to use, very safe, cheap, and seem to do a decent work. Don't get me wrong, it's all true. But then, having a budget for only one machine I was...

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Introduction to Welding

When I was starting some basic DIY stuff, mostly with wood, working with metal seemed like something too far fetched from me. It required special equipment, better tools, more safety measures and stronger hands. And one part of it looked especially scary: welding.

Do you feel the same way? You don't...

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Building and Outdoor Wooden Sink

This is not a tutorial. It's a story of how we built our outdoor wooden sink. But I promise, there are good images and enough details so you can get an idea how you can build a similar one yourself.

Here is a bit of introduction. We were planning to build...

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Gazebo Ideas: Building a Backyard Gazebo

Ready with your shed? Bored because you have no projects to do, your tools stay sad and clean, your workbench is screaming for work? Hold on, there is always something new to build. What about a gazebo?

Building a gazebo is excellent project to fine-tune your woodworking skills further. Yes, gazebos...

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Greenhouses

Many of us use their backyards for more practical purposes than keeping a lawn. And what could be more practical than growing some fresh veggies on your own? Depending on where exactly you live, the growing season can be long or short. For those of us living in places with...

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