A No-nonsense Guide to Building a Raised Bed From Scrap Timber
I was standing in my backyard last Saturday, staring at a massive, dusty pile of mismatched cedar offcuts and some…
Author: Franklyn "Frank" Bishop
My name is Frank Bishop, and I believe building something with your own hands is one of the best feelings in the world. I'm not here to give you intimidating blueprints; I'm here to be your workshop buddy. Let's fire up the power tools, turn up the music, and turn a pile of raw materials into something awesome.
A No-nonsense Guide to Restoring That Scuffed-up Wooden Table
I was staring at this beat-up oak dining table last Tuesday, surrounded by half-empty coffee mugs and a pile of…
A No-nonsense Guide to Fixing That Annoying Dripping Radiator Valve
There I was, three in the morning, staring at a puddle forming on my workshop floor while a rhythmic drip……
A No-nonsense Guide to Stopping That Annoying Running Toilet
You know that sound? That relentless, ghostly hissing coming from the bathroom at 2:00 AM that makes you feel like…
Stop Fighting the Pattern: a No-nonsense Guide to Hanging Wallpaper That Actually Lines Up
I was standing on a wobbly step stool three years ago, covered in half-dried paste and staring at a wall…
A No-nonsense Guide to Building Storage That Actually Fits Your Small Flat
I was staring at a mountain of half-finished leather projects and rogue drill bits piled on my floor last Tuesday,…
Stop Tossing Your Old Treasures: How to Repair Furniture Instead of Replacing It and Save Your Sanity (and Your Wallet)
I was standing in the middle of a big-box furniture store last week, staring at a particle-board bookshelf that cost…
A No-nonsense Guide to Bleeding Your Radiators and Refilling the System Without the Headache
Is there anything more soul-crushing than sitting on your sofa in a thick sweater, staring at a radiator that’s ice-cold…
Stop Making Holes in Your Drywall: a No-nonsense Guide to Hanging Shelves the Right Way
I was halfway through mounting a heavy oak floating shelf for a client when I heard that dreaded, sickening crunch…
A No-nonsense Guide to Repainting a Room Without Making a Mess of It
I was standing in my living room three years ago, staring at a patchy, streaky mess that looked more like…