Tag Archives: diy

So about a year ago I uploaded a “How to Swirl Paint” video on to YouTube. I received a really good response from that video and it was really cool to see all of your DIY projects using the swirl paint method. Well since that video, a new ‘painting’ technique …

The summer is coming and it is getting hot! Want to stay cool and avoid sky rocketing electricity bills?! Building a simple and cheap air conditioner may be the answer for you. With this project, you will be able to cool your room using a standard household fan. Try it …

We are back with my DIY Les Paul Guitar Kit and we are on the final step for completing this build. This time I will show you how to wire pickups for this guitar kit. Once again, this Les Paul guitar kit was purchased from this seller on eBay. I …

I am back with my DIY Les Paul Guitar Kit. Today we are taking a closer look at installing the guitar bridge, a very simple step to complete. This guitar kit came with a Les Paul style Tune-O-Matic bridge. If you would like to purchase this same guitar kit, please …

If you read my previous Jeep article you will know that I recently installed a Viper 5701 Remote Start Alarm into my newly acquired 1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ.  During that alarm install, I was also able to add door actuators into my Jeep which provided me the luxury of power door locks. This gave me …

In my previous article, Workout Routine that Fits your Schedule, I mentioned that Saturdays are my cheat days and the days that I do not go to the gym. Well, I have been following my workout schedule so much that now I feel lazy on Saturdays. I wanted to think …

We are getting close to the end with our DIY Les Paul Guitar Kit (eBay) . I am back today to show you the steps I took for gluing the set-in neck to the body of the guitar. This is not necessarily a difficult process in this project.  However, it is one …

So I’m back with my DIY Les Paul guitar kit and I am here to show you how to apply the Tru-Oil finish. This oil finish will provide a very protective layer over the previously applied stain on the guitar’s Spalted Maple top. See my previous article to find out …

Staining the guitar is where the real fun begins! If you read my previous post in this series, I gave you an overview look at my newest project. This DIY Les Paul guitar kit purchased from eBay included a very nice Spalted Maple top on a solid Mahogany body. We …

All right so I haven’t picked up a guitar in a few years, although playing the electric guitar was one of my most cherished past times growing up. I can remember jamming out to my favorite band, Thrice, in my bedroom. Head banging, jumping around, screaming… yeah I did that. …