Author: David D. Hughes

I just love creating things with my hands. It's amazing how little I appreciated learning these skills when I was younger. Today, it is a source of great joy. I whittle, carve, wood burn and more!

What is the use of a coping saw?

Last updated on January 19th, 2022 at 11:10 pmWhat can you use a coping saw for? It cuts through aluminum tubing and other metal objects.  It comes with a thin blade that makes wavy cuts in thick materials. It cuts curved parts for furniture. What is a coping saw used for and why? A coping…

How do you build a treehouse for one tree?

Last updated on May 9th, 2023 at 02:59 pmBuilding a treehouse for one tree If you have only one tree, you are limited to the choice of treehouse design. It has to surround the tree trunk. The floor is held by support beams that radiate from the tree trunk. The radiating supports use four or…

How do you make a simple tree fort?

Last updated on November 16th, 2022 at 09:25 amWhat is a tree fort? A tree fort is a building made next to or around branches or the tree trunk of mature trees above ground level. These are for recreation, workspace, habitation, or just an observation. The treehouse is a good place to store food from…

How much to charge for pyrography

Last updated on May 9th, 2023 at 01:18 pmPyrography products sell for as low as $3 for keychains to upwards of $1000 for personalized artifacts. Charging for your pyrography project is not always a straightforward task. One of the most difficult things to determine is how much your art is worth. The answer depends on…

How do you plan a treehouse?

Last updated on January 19th, 2022 at 10:21 pmThere are two types of planning you need to consider for your treehouse. The physical design and the red tape. The red tape deals with legal planning. Both determine whether your treehouse is a good/bad or non-existent one. Practical planning saves you time and money. That is…

How much does it cost to build a treehouse yourself?

Last updated on January 19th, 2022 at 10:22 pmA treehouse price ranges from $400 to 15,000. An average one is $7,700. However, the overall price depends on labor costs. You can hire an expert or approach the build as a DIY project. The structure size, material quality, and design complexity also influence the total.  When…

Is there a furniture design app?

Last updated on November 16th, 2022 at 09:27 amYes. There is a furniture design app that allows you to make furniture. It uses 3D software. The process of redecoration is time-consuming and difficult. The hardest part of it is the start of the process.  Most people do not know where to begin and what to…

What SketchUp to use for woodworking?

Last updated on November 16th, 2022 at 09:27 amWhat is Sketchup SketchUp is an easy-to-use 3D modeler that allows you to think through and pre-build projects on the computer before you start working on them in real life. You can try out design variations in 3D. It can be used as a Wood Project Planner. The…