Plywood Chair Blueprint: Mark Your Cuts!

Plywood Chair Blueprint: Mark Your Cuts!

Alright folks, Mike Johnson here, ready to talk shop about a project that’s surprisingly achievable and incredibly satisfying: building a chair from a single sheet of plywood. Now, I know what you might be thinking, “Mike, you’re an industry analyst, what do you know about sawdust and circular saws?” Well, let me tell you, before I was crunching numbers on market trends, I was knee-deep in home renovations. I’ve tackled my fair share of DIY challenges, from a complete kitchen renovation that nearly sent me over budget to wrestling with plumbing that seemed determined to flood the basement. So, when it comes to hands-on projects, I’ve definitely learned a thing or two – often the hard way! ...

March 28, 2026 · 8 min · Mike Johnson

Mastering Dado Cuts: Table Saw Grain Direction Techniques

Dreaming Up Your Perfect Entryway: My Own Hall Tree Journey (and Lessons Learned) Hey everyone, Mike Johnson here. As an industry analyst, I spend a lot of time dissecting data and trends, but when I’m off the clock, my real passion often involves getting my hands dirty with a good old-fashioned home improvement project. We’ve all been there with home repairs or renovation dreams – staring at a cluttered entryway, wishing for a magical spot where shoes disappear, coats hang neatly, and keys always have a home. That’s exactly how my journey to building a custom entryway hall tree began. ...

October 17, 2025 · 7 min · Mike Johnson