Category: Other Stuff

We always have things we want to share, and not all of them have to deal with woodworking, crafting, or projects around the house. So this is where you’ll find more of our random contributions such as recipes and fun things to do.

Round serving tray

Posted in Other Stuff
We found this serving tray in the house we rented near Folly Beach, SC. It is not overly fancy, but the details make it a beautiful piece. Look for something similar coming to our shop soon.... Read More
double adirondack

Double Adirondack Chair

Posted in Other Stuff
I saw this double Adirondack chair at a beach house we stayed in on family vacation in Chesapeake Maryland. Love the concept and it may be in my future projects!... Read More
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Toe tap popup drain

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We ordered the Designers Impressions Toe Tap Drain Overflow Trim Kit to replace the worn-out, old lever-style drains and overflows that were original to our house. You know the kind, the ones with the... Read More
rolling deck gate

Rolling Deck Gate

Posted in Home Remodeling Projects
I’ve never been a fan of swinging deck gates; they take up too much room and they always wind up sagging no matter how well they are built and supported. So since we extended our deck last summe... Read More
rolling deck gate - Pylex Sliding Gate Kit

Pylex Sliding Gate Kit Review

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Overall I’m going to give the Pylex sliding gate kit 3 1/2 stars. The system works well, and makes building a rolling deck gate simple. However the system had some drawbacks which made me lower ... Read More
homemade biscuits

Homemade Biscuits

Posted in Baking
These homemade biscuits are great with breakfast, and also as a side with a full meal.  Cut them open and add some cheese and ham or sausage and you have homemade breakfast biscuits. You can also mak... Read More
no yeast cinnamon rolls

Easy no yeast Cinnamon Rolls

Posted in Baking
These simple, made from scratch, “no yeast cinnamon rolls” contain no yeast (hence the clever name) and therefore don’t require any rising time. Filled with cinnamon and brown sugar and ... Read More
moist chocolate cake

Simple Moist Chocolate Cake

Posted in Baking
This is one of my favorite basic chocolate cakes.  It is a super moist chocolate cake, and very easy to prepare .  It yields two 9″ round cakes. BAKING TIP: When baking, let all of your ingredient... Read More