One Project Closer

I’m One Project Closer! {DIY Link-It-Up #4}

Kim — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:52 +0000

Welcome to our fourth DIY Link-It-Up party, where you can share your best DIY! Submit your project using the link widget below! Next week, we’ll pick the top 4-8 submission on the list and feature them. Stop back Every FRIDAY to MONDAY to Link It Up! My Favorite DIY Link it Up Features From Last [...]

How to Build a Deck, Day 2: Deck Posts, Support Beams, Joists

Ethan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:48 +0000

We’re following professional contractor Steve Wartman as he walks us through the process of building a deck. In the first installment of this series, we covered planning, digging, and pouring concrete footers, as well as securing the ledger board to the house. Today’s article covers setting two rows of posts, running support beams between the posts, [...]

More Changes Coming to OPC: Your Thoughts Welcome

Fred — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:42 +0000

Two weeks ago I told you about a few significant changes here at OPC, and you all responded with some great feedback on our ideas and changes. We certainly appreciate all the perspectives you added, and especially appreciate the few dozen of you who comment on the majority of articles we write. We have been [...]

Reader Share: Gladiator 5-Drawer Tool Storage Repair & Review by William

Ethan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:54 +0000

This morning we’re featuring a guest post by William, one of our regular readers. William bought a scratch-and-dent Gladiator tool chest on the cheap, restored it, and reviews it below. If you’d like to share your DIY story, we’d love to hear it. Check out How to Get Featured on OPC. … I recently purchased [...]

How to Build a Deck, Day 1: Footers and Ledger Board

Ethan — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:00:44 +0000

I’m really excited to launch into another Pro-Follow. There’s no better way to learn how to complete a home improvement project than seeing professional contractors in action. Stay current with all of our Pro-Follows by subscribing to our feed, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter. As Fred mentioned yesterday, we were planning [...]

Free Copy of the 2011 National Electric Code (NFPA 70)

Fred — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

The National Electric Code (NEC) is published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The NFPA recovers part of its code development costs by selling code books. However, they do make available a limited-use online copy of the 2011 NEC. Unfortunately, the NFPA intentionally makes this free online version difficult to find and use. (If the [...]

Two Tools that Could “Put a Hurting” on Most Anything (and a Pro Follow Update)

Fred — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:21 +0000

Since receiving an invitation last Tuesday, I’ve really been enjoying Gentlemint. My most recent find in the mint is the Best Made Company out of New York. I’m diggin’ Best Made’s axes, which come in a few different handle colors and finishes. So far, my favorite is this Unfinished American Felling Axe (pictured below). According to [...]

I’m One Project Closer! {DIY Link-It-Up #3}

Kim — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:00:59 +0000

Welcome to our third DIY Link-It-Up party, where you can share your best DIY! Submit your project using the link widget below! Next week, we’ll pick the top 4-8 submission on the list and feature them! Stop back Every FRIDAY to MONDAY to Link It Up! DIY Link it Up Features From Last Week We [...]

5 Minutes or Less: No-Slip Socks

Jocie — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:23 +0000

“5 Minutes or Less” will be on on-going series dedicated to quick and fun crafts and DIY projects that you can do in five minutes or less. This segment came to being because in our busy life it was difficult making the time for the involved and time-consuming projects that I love. We would love [...]

How to Build a Shed (with a Record 100+ Pics, Vids, and Diagrams!)

Ethan — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:47 +0000

As many of you know, we’re building a library of DIY and expert Project Guides that share step-by-step explanations for a wide range of home improvement projects. As part of building this library, I follow expert contractors to the job site, documenting their steps, tips, techniques, and tools. We’re striving to be the best on [...]