Although much work still needs to be done and even more how-to articles written, I have decided to formally open my other site, How-To Matthew. How-To Matthew will focus more on the technical how-to in the DIY realm which will free Daue Manus to be a more fluidly flowing journal of our DIY [mis]adventures! Check it out!

Under Construction

I am working on a completely new site for all the how-to articles that will be more user friendly, have more DIY articles, and have much more content. Duae Manus will remain as our day-to-day journal of DIY adventure.

Creating the new site is a daunting task, and in order to get it up and running in a timely fashion, there will be few new posts on Duae Manus. Stay tuned for further announcements!

Looking Ahead: What is in the Works for Duae Manus?

Here is a sneak peak of future Duae Manus posts:

1. Finishing the Kitchen Floor
2. Interior painting, crown molding, and adding chair rail
3. Creating custom home-made kitchen cabinets
4. More Under the Hood and other car parts identification posts
5. Replacing a driveshaft in a RWD vehicle
6. LOTS of DIY simple automotive maintenance like changing the oil, fluids, filters, and more!
7. How to do your own brake work
8. Several maintenance posts concerning automatic transmissions
9. Setting up your work shop
10. Quick tips - short but helpful tips covering a wide array of DIY subjects
11. Changing instrument cluster (dashboard) light bulbs
12. Building an entertainment center
13. Making built-in bookcases and desks
14. Gardening tips
15. Organizing your storage areas
16. Refinishing wood furniture
17. Creating wooden floor transitions
18. Paint project planning using Photoshop
19. Installing an exterior door and lockset
20. Tool jigs, storage, accessories, and tips
    
21. And lots of Tool Reviews including:

• Task Force Jig Saw
• An old Craftsman Table Saw
• Angle Grinder
• Firestorm Bench-Top Table Saw
• Craftsman Router and Router Table
• Porter Cable 690 Router
• Bosch Router Table
• Chicago Electric Drill/Driver
• Chicago Electric 10" Sliding Compound Miter Saw
• Dremel with Accessories
• DeWalt Reciprocating Saw
• And Many More!

There are still LOTS more to come! Make sure you check back regularly. In case you miss any posts or need to find an older one, use the CONTENTS section in the right column.