DIY Building Projects
Great DIY projects and building plans for anyone who can swing a hammer.
Making Your Own Tools
By Brian Kaller
Forging metal means a lot of time standing over the fire, holding the metal – with tongs, obviously – in just the right place to get the proper amount of heat, and withdrawing it at just the right moment. Too much heat and it sparks and disintegrates, too little and no amount of hammering can budge it. Movie blacksmiths look like bodybuilders slamming white-hot metal with sledgehammers; the reality involves a lot more frantic and often delicate tapping, as the smith has only a few seconds to make the right changes before it cools again.
How to Make an Axe
By Bill Coperthwaite
Axe making can pose challenges, but follow these lessons learned to simplify this rewarding DIY tool project and learn how to make an axe.
The Forge: Master the Ancient Art of Metalworking
By John Vivian
John Vivian's guide to mastering the ancient art of metalworking takes you from basic tools to working with metals as various as bronze and high-carbon steel.
Making Soap: Yes You Can!
By Deb Tejada
Soap-making is fairly easy and rewarding, especially when you make a soap that’s better than anything you can buy.
An Introduction to Soap Making
By Anna Twitto
Let your creative side shine while learning to make artisan cold process soap made with ingredients needing to be used before expiration.
Learning Beginning Carpentry Skills
By Pat Stone
Learn beginner-level carpentry skills, including the fundamentals of build such as measuring, marking, cutting, nailing, tools, and other aids.
Build This Cozy Cabin
By Steve Maxwell
Anyone with basic carpentry skills can construct this classic one-room cozy cabin for about $6,500.
Hobby Space Workbench
By Jake Lasorsa and Hannah Kincaid
Dedicate a spot to your hobbies and projects, and then craft a built-in workbench to manage those creative jobs with ease.
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