Storage Shelf System (bottom shelf board left off for clarity)

The example in the photo is eight feet long and eight feet tall. The shelves are twelve inches deep. Sometimes it’s nice to have shallow shelving. If you make them too deep it is hard to find small items on them.

This shelf system consists of 1″ x 4″ pine shelf frame and legs. No need to waste money on heavy framing lumber. For the shelves you can use almost anything. 1/4″ lauan or plywood is heavy enough to support many things, because the shelves are not that deep and they have cross pieces every two feet. You may have or be able to find scraps of ply wood to use and make them even cheaper. I suggest using screw to assemble the shelf system, and make sure to securely screw the shelf to the wall at the top so it can not tip over.

Shelf Plan Detail (Lower Shelf board Removed)

You can easily adapt the shelf storage plan to suit your needs. Make the shelf shorter, place two in an L shape to make a corner. Adjust the spacing between the shelves depending upon what you are trying to organize.

Have fun, and get that messy garage or basement cleaned up and organized!

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Here is a list of one beer projects, most can even be performed one handed so you don’t even need to set your beer down! I will leave it up to you how many you want to do in one afternoon.

1. Tighten loose door knob screws, adding removable lock-tite to the threads will prevent them from becoming loose again.
2. Lube door hinges with Liquid Wrench Dry Lubricant to prolong hinge life
3. Fix loose cabinet door hinge screws by removing the screw, and inserting a piece of a wooden tooth pick and reinstalling the screw
4. Change your furnace filter, write the next scheduled change date on the filter frame with a marker. No! You will not remember, just do what I tell you and stop arguing with me. Four beers makes you a little belligerent I guess, do I have to cut you off already?
5. Change your smoke alarm batteries. You did not just do it! That was about 3 years ago when you bought them, ya now it’s coming back to you isn’t it?
6. Change the toilet paper roll next time it’s empty. She has been after you to get that done for years now. So you should just do it and cross it off her list for ever.

Add your tasks to the list in the comments section below. More tasks equals more beer!

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A poorly functioning table saw fence can make even the best saw worthless.  A few nights in the shop, a little bit of steel and a twelve pack should be all the supplies you need to complete your new homemade table saw fence.

The fence in the photo is homemade. Nice looking isn’t it.

Delta BC50 Left Handed Biesemeyer Commercial Table Saw Fence System

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Keep us updated on your progress as you build yours and show us your homemade table saw fence when you finish it.

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Sears Parts Direct has parts for all major brands, including GE, Whirlpool, Briggs & Stratton, Husqvarna, Maytag, Craftsman, Kenmore, Bosch, Sony, Panasonic, Singer, ProForm and many more. I have even found parts for a very old Sears Drill Press I own. They have an easy to use website and a very broad range of parts. With exploded diagrams to help you find the right parts. ArmchairDIY is happy to be able to help you  Save 10% on your purchase at Sears PartsDirect.com . Just follow the link from here to save money. Enter your model number or part number and your on your way to getting your repair parts.

Tool Parts Direct also offers Replacement Tool Parts I have ordered air compressor parts and drill switches from Tool Parts Direct and I have been very happy with the service they have given me. They currently have 609,390 power tool parts online along with over 17,165 free tool schematics. They carry AccuSet, Apach, Biesemeyer, Black and Decker, Bosch, Stanley-Bostitch, Delta, DeVilbiss Air Power, DeWALT, Duo-Fast, Emglo, Flex, Grip-Rite, Hitachi, Ingersoll Rand, Makita, Max, Metabo, Milwaukee, Panasonic, Paslode, Porter Cable, Quik Drive, Ramset, Ridgid, Rol-Air, Ryobi, Senco, Skil, SpotNails, and the list is continually growing. They may also be able to find parts that they do not stock.

RepairClinic For appliance parts visit www.RepairClinic.com I have not purchased from them yet, but I have heard positive feedback about the company. The website has an impressive amount of helpful information as well as a very large selection of parts for Admiral Airtemp Amana Amana Commercial Microwave Aprilaire Arctic Air Arietta Asko Autoflow Bemis Bosch Broan Caloric Climatrol Crosley Dacor Dynasty Electrolux Emerson Estate E-Wave Fedders Frigidaire Gaggenau Garland GE General Gibson Glenwood Goldstar Haier Hampton Bay Hardwick Hitachi Holmes Hotpoint Insinkerator JC Penney Jenn Air Kelvinator Kenmore KitchenAid LG Litton Lobb Magic Chef Maytag Modern Maid Montgomery Wards Norge Nutone Panasonic Quasar RCA Roper Samsung Samsung (from Maytag) Sanyo Scotsman Sharp Sinkmaster Skuttle Speed Queen Sub Zero Sunray Tappan Thermador Toshiba U-Line Universal Waste King Westinghouse Whirlaway Whirlpool White-Westinghouse Wolf .
You can see they have a huge selection.

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Faux wainscoting, picture frame molding, squares on your walls, call it what you want, but it looks great.

This is a great technique that give you a lot of bang for your buck. I have it on my to do list for a bathroom and I was going to share the results with you when I get to it, but they have some great examples over at Thrifty Decor Chick Stop by and check it out. It may be a little while before I’m ready to do my bathroom. When I do I will show you details of how to do it.

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Do you have a cool idea for using home made chalkboard paint? A place for the kids to draw on the wall, a giant honey do list on the refrigerator? Post a comment and share your ideas with us.

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Some place on your to do list is there a line that says “add a new outlet” ? You have been avoiding doing it haven’t you? Don’t lie to us, we are all friends here, we know the truth. No need to keep avoiding that wiring project. There is an easy cheap fix to your dilemma.

Matthias Wandel over at Woodengears has an excellent photo tutorial on how to install a electrical outlet in a finished drywall wall. The same basic principle can be used to ad a switch as well. Read it carefully grab a few basic tools and cross it off your to do list.

When your done being an electrician look around at some of his other projects. He has designed and created some very useful and interesting projects. Wooden machines, some great jigs, woodworking plans, a bunch of great stuff. This site is really a must see. I always enjoy checking in to see what great ideas he has created.

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Level of difficulty: Beginner

Installing smoke detectors in your home is quick, inexpensive and essential to you and your family’s safety. Determine the type of smoke detector you wish to install. Battery operated, stand-alone units are inexpensive, low maintenance and readily available at your local True Value hardware store.

When purchasing smoke detectors, be sure also to select one specifically made for the kitchen to reduce false alarms. Other areas of your home may require special detectors as well. Ask your True Value expert for advice on which detector is right for which location. Be sure to test your detectors monthly and change the batteries twice a year (when you change your clocks). According to national research, the majority of smoke detectors fail due to missing, disconnected or dead batteries.

Materials List:

Screwdrivers
10-ft. or 25-ft. tape measure
Batteries
Pencil

Step 1: Simple Solution for Safety

Stand-alone battery-operated smoke detectors are inexpensive and easy to install. Detectors are unobtrusive and should be located on all floors of your house. Use the tape measure to place them evenly throughout your home in foyers, stairwells and hallways. Avoid kitchens, bathrooms or garages, as there are often sources that can trip the sensor and cause false alarms or else purchase those that are specifically made for these areas.

Step 2: Test the Alarm

Be sure to thoroughly read the instructions included with the smoke detector before beginning. Install the batteries in the detector and depress the test button to make sure the alarm works.

Step 3: Install the Detector

Following any specific directions that come with the detector, use the drill and screws to mount the back plate of the smoke detector to the wall or ceiling. Check to be sure the battery is correctly installed and replace the front cover of the unit.

Step 4: Enjoy Peace of Mind

Your house and family now have an extra level of protection!

Via. TrueValue Company

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