Expert advice from Bob Vila, the most trusted name in home improvement, home remodeling, home repair, and DIY.

Are you ready for another

driftwood project 

before the summer is over?

I built a frame using a very long board I found on the beach. I just love boards that wash up, they usually have such a great patina and everywhere there was a nail or a screw is the most beautiful rusty mark.

This was actually my very first attempt at cutting 45 degree angles with my chop saw.

I admit I'm a little afraid of this saw...

My cuts came out very well if I do say so myself... I glued and stapled each corner.

I used clamps going each way until the glue dried... You really need these clamps!

I drilled a hole in the top of the frame and added this rusty screw eye. 

The screw eye was actually attached to this board when I found it on the beach.

I added a picture of my in-laws 

circa 1959 with a heavy cardboard backing.

It's a very old picture with some awesome 

color distortions.