DIY Keezer Build - HomeBrew Project

So I've decided -- after years of tedious bottling -- that I would venture into kegging.  This will be my log for the build: a 15cuft Chest Freezer "Keezer" that will initially host 2 taps/kegs, with room for 8 total taps/kegs to grow into.

I researched into several builds and decided upon the wooden collar, although with a twist that I've not yet seen on other blogs/sites.

To start, I found a used Fridgedere 14.8 cubic foot chest freezer for $120.  I then bought two 12x2 oak boards for the insulation collar.

Over the Thanksgiving break I'll begin the collar and post some pics.  It may take a while, but I'll use this blog post as the Keezer Build Thread.

More later....

DIY Table Tops - Convert your Patio Table in to a Rustic Modern Masterpiece

As a house warming gift I received a beautiful patio table, as seen below.  A gret table that anyone would be thrilled to receive; but it didn't quite fit in with the atmosphere I was going for in my backyard.  In a yard that was without any adornments (plants, structures, or furniture), I had made it my hobby to really transform it into a zen-like space.

I already had built some plant boxes that doubled as a long bench against the house from cedar fence posts.  Having some left over, I opted to construct a cover for the glass table.  I wanted to leave the table glass intact, just in case  I needed later, so my idea was to build a thin frame around the glass, without touching it, and then layer on cedar. I wish I had taken before/afters, and pics of the progress, but all I can show is the finished product.

And a shot from underneath, showing the glass and frame.

Just to match, I topped another table I had, although this one was just the base -- so it was much easier to fit with cedar.

And that's it.  I'll post some pictures of the flower box later on.

Welcome to DIY Homebrew

Hello, and welcome to DIY Homebrew, a local blog featuring a myriad of Do it Yourself projects and hobbies.  Obviously from the title og the blog, the focus will be on Homebrew.  Whether we track my brew day sessions and results, or follow several DIY projects, I'll keep churning out new material.

On occasion, I'll also write on some topics tangentially connected to brewing your own beer, such as baking breads, gardening, fixing up some rustic home designs or repairs, and a few others.  For instance, baking sourdough bread is very closely related to the brewing process.  Or, making fresh homemade soft pretzels is a crowd favorite at any beer tasting or beer pairing event.  I might even include a flour-less molten chocolate parfait I made to pair with a Young's Chocolate Stout.  It was quite good....

So stay tuned for more, and keep the comments coming.