Sharon Lee

The number one mistake most people make when purchasing a bed frame: they don’t measure the gap between the slats. Why does this matter? All … Read more

There is no shortage of weekend carpentry projects. Enthusiasm begins them, but they end with a pile of boards that was cut a little bit … Read more

The thrill of building a piece of outdoor furniture quickly turns to worry when plans is unclear about angles. Okay you’ve picked your lumber and … Read more

Because the calculator understands the particular geometry of a table’s design, it can absorbs that without forcing you to guess how tight things might be … Read more

After all that planning, there’s nothing left but standing in front of a pile of cedar boards feeling good about the bench you’re designing. You’ve … Read more

You mount a shelf and, from across the room, it appears perfectly level. It is exactly where you wanted it. You set your heaviest book … Read more

When you stand back and look at a square block of hardwood and envision it as a tapered leg, there’s one moment where you question … Read more

The problem with hanging drawer fronts is it puts you in a unique predicament. There you are, holding a tape measure and a drill press. … Read more

The first clue that your cabinet install has gone awry is often the ragged edge between side panel and wall. It’s hardly ever a bent … Read more

When building cabinets, do you find yourself measuring for a door opening and realizing your stock width isn’t going to work? This usually happen after … Read more