Build a Tiki Bar in one day

Build a tiki bar in your backyard and everyday can be a holiday. A tiki bar is a really great way to have a bit of summer in your home, even when the temperature has droppped outside.

Buying a tiki bar is likely to set you back a couple of thousand dollars. Eek the tropical feel comes with a hefty price tag! The good news is that you can build a tiki bar for a fraction of the price and do a good job of it too.

By searching the net you can find many tiki bar plans for sale. You must make the decision as to whether the tiki bar is for just one party or built to last a long time and bring much pleasure.

What is most economical and pleasing to your mates is to opt for a permanent tiki bar and to build one accordingly you will need quality tiki bar plans that are precise in instructions and dimensions for a porfessional finish.

If, on the other hand you are happy to have a temporary tiki bar, then read on and learn. First you will need a strong table. Any that you have hanging around at home will do just fine for the tiki bar.

Next of all nailgun and attach straw, wood slats or bamboo around the tables outside, Bamboo looks the most authentic but the other alternatives are good as well but do not quite have the same tiki bar feel.

First base your tiki bar roof with plywood and then you can thatch some straw over it or even palm fronds if these can be found. It is most practical to construct the tiki bar roof on the ground and then nail it up to the top.

You can then cover the roof with palm fronds or straw to lend that tropical ambience. It is best to construct the roof on the ground and then attach it to the top of the bar. Next is the really fun part, the decoration.

Go crazy adding shells, coconuts, tribal masks, tiki statues, frangipanis, and hibiscus: or whatever tropical decoration your heart desires. Buy a few small potted palms from the local nursey to place by the tiki bar.

Glueing sand onto the top of the bar will add a tropical feel and is very effective. On top of the bar you can place a wreath of frangipanis or float them in a glass bowl. At nighttime fairy lights can also lend a little bit of magic to the luau.

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January 18 2009 | Home Improvement | No Comments »

Guide to Woodworking for Beginners

Woodworking is the skill of taking a piece of wood and carving it or building it into something beautiful or practical. Wooden furniture and wooden sculptures are popular these days. A great way to improve the look of your house is to include some wooden furniture or art.

But creating quality woodwork takes a great deal of practice and skill.

Basically wood is of 3 types. They are hardwoods that is obtained from deciduous trees, man made materials that include plywood and softwoods that are obtained from evergreen trees. There are many wood workers who have made a mark in woodworking by building some of the finest architecture, furniture. Some of the popular wood workers of all times are Alvar Aalto, Norm Abram, and John Boson.

Today woodworking tools are used most commonly to make furniture in the house. You will also see a variety of woodworking tools at construction sites. Most woodworking tools are power driven. Some of the common wood working tools that are commonly used on construction sites are chain saws, nail guns, rotary tools, routers, biscuit jointer and sanders.

Woodworking tools have many purposes from cutting, carving, and sanding to nail guns. These days it's hard to imagine making a piece of furniture without power tools. And all these tools are readily available in any home center.

Before operating these tools you should have good knowledge about how to use these tools. If you dont have proper knowledge, could cause you injury and the end result will look funny. Generally skilled workers such as carpenters, train for years to a high standard to handle tools efficiently enough to produce quality products.

A master carpenter will use these tools to make such fine furniture as cabinets, chairs, and dining tables. But of course, the better the quality of furniture and craftsmanship the higher the price!

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November 08 2008 | Woodworking | No Comments »