Summertime means loads of fun playing games outside with family and friends. We love to bring out yard games like Kubb, Croquet, and Danish Ball. My kids love to play the traditional Jenga. I thought it would be fun to make a giant sized version for the yard. The traditional Jenga pieces are 1.5 cm thick, 2.5 cm wide and 7.5 cm long, making the Giant Jenga pieces couldn't be … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2018
Fix the Sagging Deck
Fix the Sagging Deck and Tool Review is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Check out this view of the deck floor while coming up the stairs. It sort of reminds me of Galloping … [Read more...]
Wood and Mason Jar Solar Lantern
It's Power Tool Challenge Day and the Theme is Lanterns. I have an old solar powered light post top that I bought years ago to go on my deck stair posts. It was only a few dollars, but it didn't fit because it is made for wood posts and my vinyl posts are a little larger. I've been hanging on to for just the right project. I thought it would be fun to use that old top and … [Read more...]
Scrap Wood 3D Pixel Art
A few weeks ago I participated in a challenge to make something with a summer festival theme. Summer Festivals seem to come in all shapes and sizes. One of my favorite types of festivals are Balloon Festivals. There is something magical seeing the Hot Air Balloons light up and float in the sky. I also love seeing all the bright colors and clever designs of the balloons. For my … [Read more...]
Weather Guard Saddle Truck Box – Tool Review
Truck Box Tool Review is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Growing up on a farm we were always fixing or maintaining something. We worked in the fields and there were a number … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Tool Gift Guide
Tool Gift Guide is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Father's Day is sneaking right up and is just around the corner.. Are you looking for gift ideas for the favorite guy in … [Read more...]