The Solar Brain: Louver Gain Math
I’ll never forget the absolute meltdown I had in my workshop last summer, surrounded by half-finished prototypes and a stack…
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.
Fuel From Scraps: a Step-by-step Biogas Digester Build
I was standing in my backyard last summer, staring at a literal mountain of kitchen scraps and garden waste, wondering…
Add Character: a Diy Board and Batten Wall Tutorial
I still remember the first time I attempted to build a DIY board and batten wall in my own home…
The Hot Pile: Extracting Free Hot Water From Your Compost System
I still remember the first time I tried to set up a Compost Water Heating system in my backyard. I…
Where Is Your Money Going? Installing a Diy Whole-house Energy Monitor
I still remember the first time I tried to set up a Whole-House Energy Monitoring system in my own home.…
A Guide to What Is the Best Height for a Workbench
I still remember the first time I set up my own workshop – I was so excited to start building,…
The Best Workbench Lighting Ideas for Your Workshop
I still remember the day I realized that best workbench lighting ideas weren’t just about slapping some lamps on my…
The Perfect Gift: How to Make a Professional End-grain Cutting Board
I still remember the first time I tried Making a Cutting Board – I was a total newbie, and my…
A Guide to Organizing Your Tools on a Pegboard
I still remember the day I realized that a cluttered workshop was not just a matter of aesthetics, but a…
A Guide on How to Build a Simple Workbench From 2x4s
I still remember the first time I tried to build a workbench – it was a disaster. I had all…