Outdoor Projects
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Will a Mahogany Outdoor Lattice Table Survive?
I want to make an outdoor side table from mahogany scraps. Is this a good idea?
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VIDEO: Canoe Paddle Class at North House Folk School
Dan Cary spent two days at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, MN, learning how to make a traditional Northwoods canoe paddle.
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Failing Flower Boxes?
Without fail, after two to three weeks in the weather, the joints pull apart. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong?
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Lifeguard Chairs
It’s hard to come up with a more perfect summer project than this reader-submitted pair of lifeguard chairs.
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The Decking is Beckoning
The arrival of hot, dry weather reminds me that, though it may be tedious to work in, it’s perfect for the annual drudgery of the deck.
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What’s New in the August Issue
Chris Marshall previews the latest print issue coming your way.
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Taking Skids to a Whole New Level
Last fall, I wrote a post to pick your brains about what you do, if anything, with skid lumber.
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Still Skidding
Ideas keep rolling in for how to turn pallets into projects. Here’s a tally of some possibilities.
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Angling Without the Snags
About six years ago, I was building some outdoor furniture with lots of angles to them, and the closest thing I had to an angle-setting device was my speed square. No offense to you hard-core carpenters out there, but frankly, a speed square seems better suited to rafter tails than woodworking.
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Pocket Screw Joints: The Outdoorsy Types
Summer is quickly slipping through our fingers, so hopefully you’re busy with outdoor projects. This season, I’ve got a garden fence that’s way overdue. In the spirit of exterior projects, I’d like to recommend pocket screw joinery.
