Build it, make it, rework it: step-by-step projects for your home, from reupholstery to workshop hacks.
Some jobs around a home are not repairs or chores at all; they are builds. Reupholstering the couch instead of replacing it, cutting glass for a frame nobody sells, making the tool the store wanted forty dollars for: this section collects the projects where you end up with a thing that did not exist before, plus a skill you keep.
The projects run from an afternoon to a committed weekend. Upholstery work on chairs and couches, cutting and drilling glass and plastic without cracking either, can crushers and other shop builds, homemade versions of household staples, and the small fabrication skills, from adhesives that actually bond to knots that actually hold, that make every later project easier. Each guide is step-by-step with the tool list up front, and where a power tool has a hand-tool substitute, the slower option is included on purpose.
Read the whole guide before the first cut; the step that ruins a workpiece is usually the one that looked skippable. Safety gear is listed where it matters and assumed everywhere, and the measure-twice habit is enforced by the projects themselves soon enough. Start with something already broken, because a couch that needs recovering is the cheapest permission to learn you will ever get.
Soldering basically refers to joining two metal pieces with a filler metal piece. A tool (soldering iron) with a heated metal tip is used to carry out this task. When soldering, one needs to take certain precautions in order to avoid any mishaps or accidents.
With winter raging on, it is a tough task to keep your driveways and cars ice-free. But, you needn’t worry as HomeQuicks presents easy homemade ice melt solutions for your snowy driveway and car problems.
Epoxy glue is an adhesive in which the base polymer is formed by the chemical group called ‘epoxy’. This HomeQuicks article provides information regarding the properties and uses of this glue.
Do you have a huge pile of washed clothes and no time to iron them? Are you finding a commercial wrinkle releaser too costly to use regularly? We come to your rescue, as we provide you easy ways to make a cheap and effective wrinkle release spray at home.
A relatively new find, gel fuel is gaining popularity day by day. It is a safer option in comparison with conventional fuel options, because the chances of a fire spreading outside the designated area is very slim. Although the store-bought variety can be expensive, making this fuel at home can save you a lot of money.
Read this HomeQuicks article to understand how the different types of die cutters work - from simple, hand-powered ones, to those that employ the latest technological advancements.
A small package of scented aroma beads can do the work of a store-bought air freshener or an aroma candle (without the fear of flames!) quite effectively. Make aroma beads at home and you can have your very own ‘new age potpourri’.
Buying a salt lamp can be expensive. How about making one at your home? The following article will tell you how to make a salt lamp.
So, you want to drill a hole in glass, but you are scared that you might just break it? Your fear is justified, as novices who try to drill a hole in a glass, often end up breaking it, but you can relax a bit now, as the following HomeQuicks article is here to help you with your task.
Find your home dull and unpleasant? Wish to bring a fragrance of fresh lavender blossoms to cheer up your home? Look no further since my article has some amazing ideas on making your very own lavender water.
If you have a piece of old furniture like a wingback chair that has seen better days, don’t throw it out yet. By reupholstering it with some fine modern fabric, you can transform it. This article will guide you on how to reupholster a wingback chair.
This article will serve as a tutorial on making a recliner slipcover at home and use it to refurbish that ragged looking recliner into a brand new one!
Drilling may be necessary for any kind of home improvement, big or small. If in a DIY project, you do not want to deal with the hassles of drill machine wires, you can use a cordless drill...
Saunas are synonymous with relaxation and good health. Popularized by the Finnish, saunas can be seen everywhere. You can also build a Finnish sauna at home, so that whenever you feel like using a sauna, you can do it at the comfort of your house.
If you are curious about how cordless drills work, this article will be an interesting read. Here I explain the working of a cordless power drill in a nutshell.
If you’re planning to build a bunk bed for your kids, a very important feature in it is the ladder, without which, half of the bed cannot be used. A few easy instructions from this article and you’re good to build the ladder yourself.
Although reupholstering old furniture that has undergone considerable wear and tear is cheaper than buying a new set, it can still be tough on the pocket. The cost is affected by several factors. Check out the article below to get a low down on the same.
Super glue is a fast-drying adhesive that can stick virtually anything and everything. When it comes in contact with skin, it can be quite an irritant. To be able to deal with such a situation, go through the following article and learn the best way to get rid of it.
Whether you use it in salad dressings, for body treatments, or as a cleaning product, lemon oil is always an economical and eco-friendly choice. HomeQuicks gives you steps on how to make lemon oil at home without a lot of fuss.
Humidors are boxes with a constant humidity that are used to store cigars. This article lists some tips to keep in mind while buying or making your own humidor to ensure that your cigars are stored correctly.
Formica is a plastic-like material used as a countertop in kitchens. The following article will explain how to cut formica sheets in brief.
There are different types of plastics and specific ways and tools which need to be used to cut plastic.
There’s no need to feel anxious about how to do this; many of us think that glass-cutting involves an elaborate process with complicated, expensive tools―but that isn’t the case. Let’s take a look at unbelievably simple ways on how to perform this at home.
Instead of disposing off that old couch, reupholstering is a good way of giving it a new lease of life. Here, we provide you with an overview of the technique.
A pneumatic can crusher is the quickest way to crush a can. Designed for rugged performance, these tools can decrease the volume of empty cans for easy storage and disposal.
An aluminum can crusher can help you to get rid of all those empty cans lying at your home. However, instead of buying one, you can make one on your own. It will definitely help you to save your hard-earned money.
Reupholstering is required either to get rid of old, faded stuff; or to give a new look to your furniture in a comparatively lower cost. Reupholstering a chair can be done at home by following some simple techniques.
Mousetrap cars are one of the most common projects in schools. Here are step-by-step directions to help you build this car, quickly and easily.
One of the best ways to enjoy watching your favorite sitcoms unhindered is to have your own homemade antenna. We have enlisted a few ways you can build your own TV antenna.
