Finishing the Kitchen Walls

May 5, 2018

Kitchen Remodel: Episode 26 Mega Post I’m finishing the north wall of the kitchen! We’re cutting a big opening, drywalling, trimming electrical, taping and texturing. It’s getting ready for cabinets!

Review: The Dewalt 20V Cordless Framing Nailer in Action

April 21, 2018

I’ve been using the DeWalt DCN692 20V Max XR Brushless Dual Speed Nailer to do some framing in the kitchen. No cords, no hoses, and no fuel canister. Oh yeahhhhhh…

30 Minutes and 500 Bucks

April 14, 2018

The pool pump motor was giving a "drive stall" error and the water was turning green. I wrestled with fixing it myself It was a quick, but expensive fix.

Framing a Large Opening in a Load Bearing Wall

April 6, 2018

Kitchen Remodel: Episode 25 I'm pushing myself into one of my biggest DIY challenges to date. Here's how I installed a big, load-bearing beam to create a big opening in the wall between our kitchen and family room.

How to Make A Golf Practice Net

April 2, 2018

If you can't make it out to the golf course, a lightweight, DIY practice net is perfect for indoor or outdoor play. Here's how I built an easy one for one out of Plastic PVC conduit as a gift for one of my friends.

Fixing Hacked-up Rafters

March 18, 2018

Kitchen Remodel: Episode 24 Some knucklehead cut up the framing in our kitchen ceiling at some point. I'm fixing it (with a new nail gun!) before I seal up the drywall.

Moving the Electrical Pipe blocking our New Door

March 10, 2018

Kitchen Remodel: Episode 23 There's an ugly conduit blocking the new door space at shin level. I have to reroute the electrical up through the attic and back down again.

How I Moved Copper Water Lines Over a Concrete Floor

March 3, 2018

Kitchen Remodel: Episode 22 I thought was going to be tricky to move the kitchen water lines poking up through the concrete floor to the new location. It was easier than I thought it would be!

AZ Adventures: Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park

February 11, 2018

The AZ in AZ DIY Guy is Arizona. Here's a weekend side trip we took to Superior for some outdoor adventure. Enjoy some desert photography and see why we love the wintertime in our adoped state.

Antiqued Lap Desk with Metal Inlay

January 31, 2018

Check out this cool trick to inlay metal into wood using a blowtorch and plumbing solder. I'm making a rustic, lap desk with a decorative border and cactus detail.

How to solve the drain vent challenge

January 14, 2018

Kitchen Remodel: Episode 21 I found a way to route the plumbing vent stack without tearing up the framing. I'm installing an Air Admittance Valve.

The 2017 Recap - AZ DIY Guy's 5th Year!

January 2, 2018

Looking back at the AZ DIY Guy projects and blog and from 2017. Looking forward at 2018.

Replacing Broken Sink Water Valves

December 26, 2017

Our sink valves won't turn off the water anymore. It's a quick and easy fix to replace them.

Steampunk Christmas Tree Topper

December 15, 2017

How to make a cool handmade, Steampunk Christmas Tree Topper from copper and mixed materials.

Ripping into the Walls

December 3, 2017

We're tearing out base cabinets and pulling down drywall, making a big mess in the kitchen and uncovering a heap of hidden challenges.

A Quick and Easy Headphone Repair Hack

November 27, 2017

Our daughter's beloved, plush headphones went silent. Here's how I did a quick and easy repair to get them back in action.

Favorite Stuff 2017

November 24, 2017

The 5th year of my Favorite DIY stuff list and gift guide is the biggest yet! These are the cool tools I have put in action this year and can heartily give the AZ DIY Guy seal of approval. Featuring KEEN - Bernzomatic - DeWalt - Kreg - Klein - Stanley - Samsung - and more!