Everyday Workbench
We are constantly thinking of ways to help you beautify, improve, and maintain your home or property, and we can’t help but want to share them with you. Everyday Workbench is a mix of tips, tutorials, hacks, reviews, and a little bit of everything in between—informative and fun. You can also find our videos on our YouTube channel. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, don’t hesitate to reach out.
DIY Green Bug Spray for the Garden
In this episode of Everyday Workbench, we are going to show you how to make an eco friendly bug spray that is suitable for your garden and your indoor houseplants.
Introduction to Container Gardening
In this video, Everyday Workbench invites Katie Buino from City Container to give us a brief introduction to container gardening.
Using Reclaimed Redwood from the Famous Great Lakes Yard Lumberyard for a Simple DIY Project
In this episode of Everyday Workbench, we are very excited to be working with some reclaimed redwood lumber from The Great Lakes Yard Lumberyard in Chicago.
Creating a Gardener's Oasis from a Wasted Backyard Space
In this episode of Everyday Workbench, we are taking an unused area of an urban backyard, and creating a space to garden, build container gardens, and also to entertain from time to time.
Making Your Own Eco-Friendly Weed Killer
In this episode, we are making an eco friendly weed killer that is perfect to take care of those pesky weeds popping up through your landscape pavers or concrete sidewalks.
How to Create Drainage Holes in a Concrete Herb Planter
Using carbide tip drill bits, Sean Buino shows us how to create much needed drainage holes in a concrete planter.
How to Make a Vinegar Based Kitchen and Bathroom Cleaning Solution
n this video, we are sharing a recipe for a powerhouse kitchen and bathroom surfaces cleaner that you can make on your own. It's a green powerhouse cleaner that destroys nasty odors and smells awesome!
Green Product Walk Through with Home Improvement Expert, Sean Buino
Sean Buino, Home Improvement Expert with Everyday Workbench walks us through several products and ideas can help home owners "go green" in celebration of Earth Day.
Capping Stone Repairs, Tuck Pointing and Restoration of a Brick Parapet Wall
Parapet walls on a brick structure will need repair, maintenance, upkeep and restoration from time to time.
Restoring Original Color to a "Grayed out” and Weathered Cedar Fence
Rejuvenate and bring new life to your gray and weathered cedar fencing or decking with an oxalic acid cleaner.
Cleaning Rust from a Cast Iron BBQ Grill Grate and Then Seasoning It
It's very common to open up your bbq grill in the Spring just to find out your cast iron grill grate has a build up of rust on it. Who wants a side of rust with their rib eye? NO ONE!!
How to Condition a Baseball Glove with Pecard Leather Conditioner
The best baseball glove leather conditioner is Pecard Glove Conditioner, and it's the only conditioner that you need to know about when it comes to conditioning or restoring your baseball glove.
Make Your Own Outdoor Power Washing Cleaning Solution with Products you Already Have at Home
Create a safe, gentle and hard working outdoor cleaning solution with 3 simple ingredients. Perfect for spring outdoor cleaning.
Condition Your Boos Block Cutting Board Using Howard’s Butcher Block Conditioner
Take your tired looking Boos Block cutting board and bring new life to it with this simple process. We are using a natural and food safe product, Howard’s Butcher Block Conditioner, to restore the cutting board and also protect it from further wear n' tear and other elements in the kitchen like water.
Quick Intro to Recycled Glass Tile
What is recycled glass tile and how is it different from traditional glass tile? This is a quick introduction explains what it means when you see recycled glass tile for sale at your home center and if you can use it for your next project.
How to Hang Heavy Shelves on Drywall with Anchors
Ever have the perfect shelf, piece of artwork or mirror and find out you don't have studs in that section of the wall?
3 Different Anchors Perfect for Hanging Heavy Items on Hollow Drywall
This video explains 3 popular anchors to use around your home to hang anything from lightweight pictures to heavy tv's.
EZ Roll Window Insulation Kit by Frost King Product Review
Everyone has dealt with a drafty window, and most people have tried dealing with the draft by installing a window insulation kit.
How to Resolve Drafty windows in Your Home with a Window Insulation Kit
Trying to solve drafty windows? In this episode of everyday workbench, we are taking the EZ Roll window insulation kit from Frost King and insulating a drafty window.
Hanging Heavy Objects on Drywall
We all need to hang a heavy items on our walls once in awhile, and sometimes there is just no stud behind the wall to anchor into. This means you will need to use some sort of wall anchor.