Octagonal Picnic Table

Octagonal Picnic Table

This table is HUGE!  I wanted a table that could seat more than a traditional, rectangular design.  Although it looks intimidating, there are relatively few steps involved in its construction.  A few of the steps will require two people and you will definitely need a few buddies to help carry it to its final position in the yard.  It also

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Posted at 12pm on 01/23/12 | No Comments » | Filed Under: How-To

Drywall Techniques: California Patch

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There are, of course, many ways to patch holes in drywall, all of which have their advantages and disadvantages.  The “California Patch” or “Butterfly Patch” is a nice technique if you don’t have any drywall tape or if you are trying to minimize the thickness of the finished repair.  Adding layers of

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Posted at 12am on 09/07/11 | No Comments » | Filed Under: How-To