The “extreme” power tool for many serious woodworkers is a wood lathe. A lathe is also one of the oldest woodworking tools. A bow-powered lathe
Professional tips for smart roofing installation.
Container Water Gardens Add Tranquility to Outdoor Spaces
For those new to laying tile, the temptation is to pick the straightest wall and start laying the floor along it. While that may work
From garden accent walls to taller walls that create space for a driveway, retaining walls can add a lot to your property. And new segmental block systems make construction easier than ever.
With a vast array of styles, shapes, sizes and prices, there’s bound to be a greenhouse design that fits your home. Build one of these useful structures and continue gardening throughout the fall and winter.
Concrete has been used in construction since the Romans invented it about 2,000 years ago. Although it’s been a widely used material for driveways and
Night-lighting your landscape offers a creative way to showcase your home.
Homeowners are constantly repairing minor blemishes in and around their homes, but many people do not know how to properly fix these minor problems.
A MENACE BEHIND THE WALL: RESEARCHERS DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGY TO DETECT HIDDEN MOLD
Cabot, the inventor of the first decking stain, shows homeowners how to protect and beautify their wooden decks.
There’s a lot to consider when building a wood fence. Here’s some advice for the do-it-yourselfer.
Using drywall to cover cracked plaster provides an economical way to give an old room a new look.
The Power of the Sun: How to Use Skylights to Enhance a Room Addition
Use lightweight gypsum plaster to repair cosmetic damage to plaster walls.
Anchoring items to concrete or masonry often requires boring a hole, inserting an anchor of some sort, then bolting or screwing the item in place.
Whether you’re planning to aerate your lawn, put in a retaining wall, grind a stump, instal a deck or create your own garden pond and
IN A FIX, the new home-improvement show on the TLC Network, follows a team of remodelers who rescue homeowners from botched renovation projects.
When selecting new windows, marry your choices to your lifestyle.
Today’s metal roofs offer a wide range of benefits, from exceptional strength in the face of harsh weather, to a variety of styles and finishes.
Create your own planters for flowers and foliage to bring an organized look to your home or garden.
Surface preparation is key in exterior paint projects.
What’s the most versatile tool in your shop? An air compressor and mating air tools can do an amazing amount of work around your
Passing the Bar: Creating a bar pass-through between a kitchen and dining or family room can lighten both rooms and provide a gathering place between the two areas.
Give your pickup a pickup. A two-stage automotive upgrade can give your truck a big boost of horsepower.
Snap-together laminate flooring can be installed in a flash, with no glue or nails.
Experienced street-luge aficianados take welding equipment to serious speeds.
Compost is supposed to rot … houses are not. Unfortunately, wood rots. Unless kept dry and in the right environment, wood, being a natural material, eventually decays.
Jigsaws are great tools for both basic home repairs and more advanced woodcraft projects.
Used for ages in the Eastern World, bamboo is making its mark in the West as an attractive, eco-friendly alternative to wood.
Wary of Wall Street? Investing in foreclosures is easier and more profitable than you think.
Easy-to-install, durable, less expensive … These characteristics are what make today’s exterior trim manufactured from wood alternatives so popular among busy homeowners. Do-it-yourselfers can
Routers are a way of life for some woodworkers. They are probably the most fun woodworking tool, and the tasks they can perform are greatly
Building a seawall prevents the lake from washing away your shoreline.
Improvements in design and construction practices hold the key to moisture management and mold mitigation.
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Real estate agents, builders and homebuyers alike realize that first impressions make a difference. Installing a distinctive entrance door made from oak, mahogany or
It’s no secret life can be stressful. Between fighting traffic, working long hours and paying the next stack of bills, everyone deserves a quiet
“To line with boards or paneling,” is how Mr. Webster describes wainscot. Doesn’t sound very exciting, does it? Wainscot, however, can add excitement and set
Give your countertops a new look with laminate.
A well-groomed, head-turning lawn calls for more than just freshly mowed grass. Attention to detail goes a long way toward a lawn achieving a
From classical to contemporary, options abound for kitchen cabinet design.
Get your creative juices flowing by installing ceramic tile in your home.
Create your own lumber for your next project.
An automotive expert gives advice on changing cabin air filters.
If your toilet, or water closet, is old or in need of repair, you may find it’s cheaper to install a new one than to
Ahhhh, the romance of a screened porch—lemonade and cool comfort for those hot summer days and a hammock or chaise lounge for slumbering those warm
The Skil Corporation invented portable circular saws just after World War II and, in fact, “Skilsaw” became synonymous with the tools. The new saws allowed
Unless your taste leans entirely toward modern chrome, a lot of your furniture is wood. If you’re like most of us, it’s a mix of
If, for some unknown reason, you had to pick only one stationary power tool for your workshop, a radial arm saw would be the wise
Put a piece of wood in Patrick Spielman’s hands and magic happens.
New options in tiller design break new ground for the do-it-yourself gardener. Successful gardening depends on healthy soil.
What’s Available, What’s Affordable and What’s Avoidable? Installing a new floor can be a serious undertaking, but the right product and guidelines will help you tackle the project with relative ease.
A beautiful wood deck can contribute directly to your home’s value and to your family’s quality of life, and whether the deck is 200 square feet or 2,000 square feet, many people are passionately proud of their decks.
Above-ground pools are inexpensive ways to beat the heat in hot summer months. Most above-ground pools are surrounded with a free-standing deck that is typically between 3 and 4 feet high.
Looking to get “back to basics” with woodworking and furniture making?
With the popularity of home improvement shows such as Trading Spaces and Changing Rooms, do-it-yourselfers and novices interested in home improvement are becoming more interested and adventurous when it comes to interior design.
What tool is the most popular do-it-yourselfer tool? The cordless electric drill/driver.
Tower Grove Park’s Piper Plant House is an impressive blend of European design with high-tech energy efficiency and comfort. In the spring of 1999, Architect Philip Cotton Jr. was commissioned to restore and renovate the Piper Plant House, a Victorian orangery (greenhouse) in Tower Grove Park.
Changing a vehicle’s engine oil and filter is sure to save motorists time and money from trips to the service station.
Q: Can you lay new tiles (saltillo) on top of old ceramic tiles? A: Yes, but only if the existing tile surface is in
Q: How can I remove the haze that covers my car’s headlights?A: The oxidization of the plastic housing on the headlight can definitely create a
Q: Do you foresee any problems with using ceramic tiles to re-surface the interior of a bathtub? A: If the tub is fiberglass or acrylic,
Q: I’m planning to build a small patio area with landscape pavers. Should I seal the pavers? A: Sealing your pavers is not absolutely
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