DIY A/C Unit Cage
Finally, part 3 where we create the anchoring system, paint the cage (again…) and get this project installed.

DIY A/C Unit Cage – Part 3


I recently came across a FREE Toro mower on Craigslist! Great news! but, there was a reason that it was free… Read the rest of the article for how I fixed it in my own garage with a welder in about an hour.

Welding to Fix Push Mower Handle


Adding Toolbox and Jack to tongue of Trailer
I recently bought a 4×8 mesh bottom trailer off of craigslist and quickly realized I needed to add a jack and place to store straps. Check out the rest of the article to see what I came up with.

Adding Toolbox and Jack to tongue of Trailer




DIY Air Conditioner Cage 2
I have a buddy that recently got into rental houses and wanted to figure out a relatively cheap way to secure the outside Air Conditioning Unit. This is not only one of the most expensive parts of the rental house, but is also the easiest to steal during times when it […]

DIY A/C Unit Cage – Part 1


My buddy recently bought a piece of property with about 6 acres and a lot of fence in need of repair. He came to me with an idea for a receiver hitch mounted barbed wire stringer, so we built and it made the job go a lot faster. Read more […]

Build your own Receiver Hitch Barbed Wire Stringer



Rusty Fire Pit Rebuild
After 5 years of excessively large fires and outdoor storage, my fire pit has officially rusted through. Check out the pictures of how I rebuilt and upgraded it in my shop.

Rusty Fire Pit Rebuild Part 1



John Deere Mower Deck Repair 1
I had two John Deere mower decks come in to me from family and friends this spring with multiple cracks. Instead of buying new decks, we were able to fix them and put them right back into service. Read more to see how we did it.

John Deere DIY Mower Deck Repair



CharBroil DIY Smoker Rack Upgrade
I had a buddy ask me about fixing up his smoker. It is the classic discussion of fixing what you have vs. buying a new one. He decided to have me fix it, so read more to check out how we upgraded his Char Broil Smoker!

CharBroil DIY Smoker Rack Upgrade


Well, after a good run since 2011 I finally got rid of Ol’ Blue so I could move on to a new project. Read more to see what I got and some of my future plans.

Selling Ol’ Blue – The End of an Era


WELDING 12
As a DIY Welder and Metal Fabricator, you should at least be familiar with the different common types of welding machines and processes.  Check out this post for common welding acronyms and what they mean in plain english.

Welding acronyms defined and explained



DIY Garden Hose Holder with Storage
Check out this article on how I built a custom made DIY Heavy Duty Garden Hose Holder with Storage box. Read more to find out Ideas and tips on how to build one for yourself.

DIY Garden Hose Holder with Storage


DIY Driveshaft Vibration Fix 1
Ol’ Blue my ’71 LS powered offroad truck has been giving me some bad driveshaft vibrations over 50 mph while decelerating. Looking into it further, I discovered that my pinion angle needed adjusting. Read more to see how I fixed it.

DIY Driveshaft Vibration Fix


Weld Repair Total Gym 1
If it broke, don’t throw it away!! Most exercise equipment is made out of steel and can be repaired. My example today is a piece that broke on one of my friend’s gym equipment. Read more to see how we fixed his and find out how you can fix your own.

DIY Home Gym Equipment Repair



Ten Favorite Home Metal Fabrication Tools 10
It really doesn’t take that many tools to get started welding or repairing your own projects. I wanted to prove it, so I made up a quick list of everything you need to get started welding for < $250.

Get started welding for under $250 guide