Jeff Huynh

How to

Use Dry Wall Anchors

Drywall anchors are a lifesaver when you need to hang an item directly on a drywall surface but you’re worried that it might slip out or damage the delicate material. Using drywall anchors is as simple as drilling a pi...

How to

Make a Table

Making a table is a great entry level project for beginning woodworkers, but it can also be a complex project for more experienced carpenters. A basic table consists of a tabletop, legs, and aprons. With a few pieces of ...

How to

Restore Wooden Furniture

When you want to bring your old wooden furniture back to life or give it a whole new look, there are a couple of ways you can go about it. To rejuvenate wooden pieces, clean them off to remove dirt and grime, repair any ...

How to

Hang Things on Plaster Walls

Many older homes (and some modern ones) have plaster walls. They seem difficult to work with: they're thick, hard, and brittle. It's actually not too hard to hang things on plaster walls, however, as long as you use scre...

How to

Make a Wargaming Table

Tabletop games like Warhammer 40,000, War machine and Dust Warfare are popular, fun to play, and a great way to spend time with friends. However, unlike boardgames, they require a large area of flat, open space to stage ...

How to Install a New Light Fixture

''A simple guide to replacing and wiring a light fixture''If you're looking for a simple way to upgrade a living space, try replacing your light fixture with a new pendant or chandelier light. Installing a light fixture...

How to

Hang Lights from a Ceiling

Hanging a swag light or light fixture from your ceiling may seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually rather simple. You only need a few basic tools and a little bit of time to tackle this project. If you own the pr...

How to Fix a Wobbly Chair

Few things are more annoying than a pesky, wobbling chair. If you’re not ready to toss your seat in the dumpster just yet, you’re in good hands. We’ve answered all your frequently-asked questions, so you can get th...

How to

Build a Kitchen Table

Even a beginning woodworker can build a kitchen table if they have a small selection of carpentry tools. These instructions describe a table with surface dimensions about 69" x 46" (175cm x 120cm). You may adjust the pla...

How to

Make a Coffee Table

If you’re in need of a new coffee table, there are several ways to build one yourself. If you have time, you can build a sturdy and fashionable coffee table from scratch. Alternatively, you can even quickly make a cof...

How to

Prepare Wood for Painting

All types of wood surfaces and wood furniture can be painted or stained, even if it’s been painted or stained previously. In order to allow the new paint or stain to look good and for it to last a long time, it’s bes...

How to

Level Furniture

If your furniture looks uneven or rattles when you touch it, it needs to be leveled. Fortunately, leveling is a simple task. Many pieces of furniture have adjustable legs you can use for an immediate fix. If your furnitu...

How to

Paint Balsa Wood

Balsa is a handy, lightweight wood that’s great for paneling and making models. However, balsa is a little tricky to paint because it’s such a soft, porous wood. This means it can absorb paint and give you an uneven...

How to

Cut Crown Molding for Cabinets

Crown molding is a visual flourish that turns standard cabinets into gorgeous, integrated parts of any room. Though cutting it may seem like a daunting process, knowing how to measure and miter the molding will help ever...

How to

Install a Medicine Cabinet

It takes little time and only a pencil and drill to install a surface-mounted medicine cabinet, which you simply screw onto a wall. Surface-mounting is often best if you have concrete, plaster over lath or poured plaster...

How to

Age Wood

Aged wood is a beautiful way to add character to your home or garden. Don’t have time for that rustic patina to develop naturally? Then try one of these methods to create the appearance of aged wood without waiting.