Category Archives: Helmsman Teak Oil

Building a Wooden Outdoor Planter Box

Wrought Iron Planter Needs Wood Liner

Tools Needed:

  • Minwax Helmsman Teak Oil
  • 5 Pressure-treated boards
  • Drill
  • Nails
  • Glue
  • Clamps
  • Sandpaper

Last summer I built a garden shed behind our house for Leigh Ann. Scored me some major points, but also gave me more space in our garage for my woodworking workshop. Beneath these
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A Potting Shed Project for Leigh Ann

W-BeforeAfter several years of sharing space in our garage, Leigh Ann and I decided to build her an 8’ x 12’ potting shed in our back yard. I, of course, wanted to add some “extras,” starting with these two matching stained glass windows we found in a salvage shop.

 

Clamping

Since the exterior siding
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This One’s For the Birds

Old Birdhouse

Everyone loves to watch birds, whether at a feeder or around a nesting box. Putting up nesting boxes is a good way to attract birds year round. But as you can see by this bluebird house of mine, it doesn’t take long for unprotected boards to begin to swell, crack and warp. Before
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Keep Your Workstation Clean with These Simple Tips

Here are some tips on how to maintain a tidy work station using inexpensive items you may already have around the house.

CATCHING DRIPS

When finishing any project with legs, first place a discarded pie pan or cookie sheet under each one. Not only will it catch any drips or runs,
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