DIY Fall Home Maintenance Guide
Fall’s unmistakable chill is in the air, and for those of us who live in the Pacific Northwest, that’s our cue to start the home weatherization process.
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Here, you’ll find hundreds of project plans and tutorials based on the trusted expertise of a hundred-year-old family-run business. Dunn DIY launched its first project back in 2014, and our journey since then has been to make big ideas (and the tools you need to bring them to life) less intimidating. Always wanted to build an Adirondack chair? We’ve got you covered. Never used a level? We’ll show you how.
As an online extension of our physical Dunn Lumber stores, we don’t just show you how to make things—we’re here to answer questions every step of the way. Dunn DIY is more than just materials lists and how-tos—we’re a community of creators of all skill levels and styles.
You’ll find new projects and guides posted right here every other week to keep you inspired and prepared for whatever project you decide to conquer (and for the weeks in between, we have hundreds of tutorials in our project archive).
Whether you’re new to DIYing or a seasoned pro, we can’t wait to see how you make it yours.
Fall’s unmistakable chill is in the air, and for those of us who live in the Pacific Northwest, that’s our cue to start the home weatherization process.
With a good tool and some tips from the experts at Swansons Nursery, you’ll be on your way to perfectly pruned trees in no time.
In this episode of Tools 101, we're covering the basics of driver bits: what they are, how to use them, and different types.
In this episode of Tools 101, we’re covering the basics of nails and screws, and how to discern where and when to use each.
In today’s episode of Tools 101, we’re covering less common drill bits and other drill attachments that will allow you to get even more use out of your power drill.
This DIY pergola project is your one-way ticket to relaxation mode—and it comes together in just 10 steps.
In today's episode of Tools 101, we're covering everything you need to know to get started with using spade/paddle bits.
Twist bits are the most common type of drill bit, and our go-to bit here at Dunn DIY. In this episode of Tools 101, we'll cover what they are, when to use them, and how to care for them.
Home is what you make it. It's a feeling. It's a place where you can settle in and live out the truest expression of yourself. Your home is your canvas, your signature. It's not a place to be ordinary. You're not. And neither are the spaces where we live. They are inspired. They are unique. They are reflections of our dreams, hopes, and aspirations. This is your chance to transform that imagined future into a reality - with wood stain, wall paint, and nails. Here you can do it yourself. Here you can be elegant, but gritty, independent, but empowered. It is a place where you can inspire and be inspired, a place where you can make it yours.
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