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How to repair or replace Cabinet Hinges

Hey guys its Mike from The Geek Pub, and on this episode I’m going to show you how to repair these saggy cabinet hinges. Now you could go down to your local big box store and buy new pair for about 5...

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How to replace a Light Switch

Hey guys!  It’s Mike from The Geek Pub, and on this episode I’m going to show you how to replace a broken light switch.  Now, in this episode we’re going to replace a standard switch, but if you have...

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How to make Decorative Closet Hangers (Hook Rails / Hook Racks)

Video Transcript In my lumber cart I found some sections of scrap 1/2” MDF that will work great for this project. Count out the number of hooks you’d like and then multiple that number by three and...

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How to make Workbench Doors and Drawers

Video Transcript Hey guys, its Mike from The Geek Pub. When we first moved into the new shop, I built a lot of things to get me started, but I left a lot of them half finished.  In this case, my work...

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How to make Plantation Shutters

Video Transcript Hey Guys!  It’s Mike, from The Geek Pub!  In this episode we’re going to make Plantation Shutters. And we’re going to do it for about one third of what they cost at the local home...

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How to Make a Silverware Organizer

$5.00 These downloadable PDF plans include the parts and detailed dimensions for the Silverware Storage Organizer. Add to cart SKU: DP-HMSSO-01. Categories: Downloadable Plans, Paid Plans Tags:...

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Make a Party Serving Tray: Hand Tools vs. CNC

I get a lot of comments in my YouTube and blog that I can make anything because I use a CNC machine. Everything from “CNC is cheating” or “CNC isn’t real woodworking” to “making that by hand too hard...

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Retro Computer Display Stand for C64 and Macintosh

When I was a kid my very first computer was a Commodore VIC-20.  About a year later my parents bought us a Commodore 64 and 1541 disk drive.  These computers were a big part of my childhood memories....

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Setting up RetroPie on a Raspberry Pi 3

This is without a doubt the most requested video/article in the history of The Geek Pub. No seriously. Each of the arcade cabinet videos and my inbox is littered with people asking me to do a video on...

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Install a Hidden Wall Safe

Have you ever wanted to install a hidden wall safe? Every home should have at least one. A safe is a great place to keep valuables that burglars are after during a home burglary. Safes come in all...

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Make the Pacade (Bartop Retropie Arcade Cabinet)

About a year ago, I introduced my Bartop Arcade Cabinet Build. It was a big hit and I got so much great feedback from you guys! You guys really are the best audience ever. Well, today I’ve taken almost...

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Make Alphabet Blocks

Alphabet Blocks on the CNC After my Man vs. CNC project I got a lot of questions about me being “anti-CNC”. That led to me making the most recent Pub Talk entitled CNC Fail.  A lot of people really...

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Make the Ultimate Cat Tower

Every cat needs a place to call home.  But your home isn’t enough to satisfy your kitty, unless you’re OK with your cat using your personal belongings and furniture as his toys.  You’re kitty needs to...

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Make a Lowrider Skateboard

Every kid wants a skateboard, but not every kid wants a slammed, lowrider skateboard! Recently my youngest was in the garage working on his skateboards, and the next thing I know he comes in the house...

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Raspberry Pi Commodore 64

I’ve built a lot of arcades and packed them with Raspberry Pi goodness over the years, but today’s project is going to be quite a bit different!  We’re going to pack a Raspberry Pi running Retropie...

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Commodore VIC-20 Clip Repair (3D Printed)

So I found a fantastic Commodore VIC-20 at a yard sale and it is absolutely gorgeous! It has Just a slight bit of yellowing that you can barely see and a few tiny scratches here and there… but other...

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How to make an Air Powered Water Balloon Cannon

How to make a Water Balloon Cannon When I was a kid I always loved throwing water balloons on a hot sunny day.  My brother and I would go out of our way to trick each other and figure out ways to make...

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How to make an Alcohol Powered Bottle Rocket

Make the Alcohol Bottle Rocket When I was a kid the 4th of July was a time that I couldn’t wait to arrive every year.  Fireworks were something that kids just love!  Bottle rockets were one of my most...

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How to make a Dry-Ice Powered Mini Fog Machine

  How to make the Mini Fog Machine There are so many possible uses for a mini fog machine.  From Halloween props and decorations to school plays.  A mini fog machine is a simple build that can make all...

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Chill Wine with Frozen Grapes

There’s nothing more frustrating than to want to have a glass of wine when the bottle has yet to be chilled. What do you do? Add ice to it? That works but it leaves your wine watered down. Heres a...

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