Understanding the relationship between components and systems can affect the comfort, health, durability and energy-efficiency of your home.
Protect and beautify your exterior wood with a quality preservative. Here’s a look at the type of products available and some tips on how to apply them.
Q. What’s the best way to remove burn marks left by a router? A. Sometimes when cutting across the wood grain at a low feed
How do I choose the most appropriate type of caulk for my next job? When you visit the lumber yard or pro-dealer, it’s easy to
Concrete offers an inexpensive alternative to traditional flooring materials
Q: I have a leaking copper pipe supply line in the basement. Is there a quick fix for this, or should I call a plumber?
Stamping concrete is an affordable way to imitate the look of natural stone or brick without having to pay for the real thing. Proprietary
When dreaming of their new lakeside home in Gladwin, Mich., homeowners Jill and Mark Greer knew exactly what they wanted. Windows. Lots of windows
When it came time to replace the old single-paned, metal-framed windows in her home near Ocala National Forest in Florida, Dr. Anna Marie, health specialist
Layer up! Here’s how to install plywood to prepare for sheet vinyl flooring.
Nowadays, the real need is to achieve maximum energy savings while still maintaining a high level of comfort. This is an attempt to show how
ARCHBOLD, OHIO – Back in 1872, the editor of The Waterville Times (N.Y.) newspaper urged area residents to stop talking about building a bandstand on
Q. How do I remove a mirror that is glued to the drywall? A. The staff asked three different contractors this question and got
The summertime weather tends to put most people in an outdoor frame of mind. And for most homeowners, the favorite outdoor retreat is the deck.
The EHT staff came across an interesting paint system at the National Hardware Show that offered a way to decorate an existing countertop surface
By Editorial Staff Alot of serious DIY’ers have a second home at their home—that being the garage or workshop. What superficially appears to be
Linger outside with friends and family on cool fall evenings.
Are you planning a new addition to your home or business and realize that you need a more convenient way to access the new area—but
Advances in design make today’s levels easier to use than ever before.
Lightweight and easy to install, artificial stone is a popular alternative building material.
While many allergy sufferers will no doubt head indoors this spring to avoid the pollen and other allergens in the air, they may want to
With cooler weather just starting to settle in most parts of the country, the last thing any homeowner wants to deal with is a
Remember the Three S’s When Shopping for an Air Conditioner.
1. Pre-plan your purchase. There are many reasons not to wait until July to buy a new air conditioning unit or December to purchase
When an old air conditioning fails, consumers will be faced with the tough and often expensive decision of whether to repair the existing system or
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, most of the country will experience colder than normal temperatures this winter. With the mercury already dropping and colder
Imagine leaving a window open all winter long – the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding pull-down attic
Q. I purchased a new refrigerator and need to install a water line to the ice maker. How do I connect to the existing supply
Q. How do I know when it’s time for new roof shingles? A. Most shingled roofs have a maximum life span of around 20
Q. My house has aluminum siding with aluminum window shutters. I plan to repaint the siding and was hoping to remove the shutters permanently. If
I’m building a double-door fence gate. How do I construct it so it doesn’t sag? First, use the biggest, beefiest hinge hardware you can find.
Q. How do I repair a sagging floor? A. Sagging or sloping floors are often due to support beams that are deflecting or failing.
Section 1: Cutting, Gluing, and Seaming Solid Surface Basics · What’s Covered · Tools Needed · Cutting · Gluing Two Pieces Together · Finishing The
Years ago it seems like every deck that was built was constructed out of good old CCA…pine wood treated with copper chromium arsenic, commonly referred
Tricking the Eyes: New type of wood looks old, feels old, but is brand new.
Break the leash of a power cord with these innovative battery-powered tools.
Upgrade to energy-efficient vinyl windows Not every window replacement job goes smoothly. That’s what contractor Steve Roth discovered when hired to replace dated aluminum
It’s that time again … Time to nurse the yard and garden back to a healthy shade of green, eliminate pesky weeds and revive
Young volunteers improve the homes of those in need.
You can update your kitchen quickly and inexpensively
Storage areas can easily be found by building above your garage. Install an attic access ladder and take advantage of the unused space.
Deck lights add beauty, value and function to your outdoor living space.
Install it yourself to protect your home and save on labor costs.
Jeff King, host of FUEL TV’s “Built To Shred,” has drafted some instructions for the readers of Extreme How-To on how to build a skateboard ramp — inside the home.
By Karen Templer A team of remodeling professionals offers sage advice on making your kitchen dreams a reality. When the time
Save money by installing a tile countertop yourself. By Matt Weber Available in a wide range of patterns, colors and prices, porcelain and ceramic tile
A Roundup of Cool New Products to Help Save Energy—and Money.
Break on Through to the Other Side: Knock through a wall to build an awesome bar pass-through.
Applying the Cantilever Concept to Your Deck Designs
While pewter bowls, flatware, chaffing dishes, and hand painted trays may make up an entertainer’s dreams, those visions can seem more like a nightmare when
An outdoor copper shower can make a great addition for the summer months
Brand New Tune: A Magnaflow Performance Turbo-Back system Adds Quiet Horsepower
Is it about time you did something about that old kitchen faucet—the one that goes drip, drip, drip and leaks a constant stream of water?
A Variety of Finished Adds Class and Character
I live in Ohio which is an area that can have tough, cold winters and hot, dry summers. Ohio’s severe weather swings take their toll
Hanging window treatments is one of the simplest décorating projects you can undertake. But the payoff from dressing up an ordinary window with a little
Simonton Windows offers helpful information on how homeowners can take advantage of the Federal tax credit when purchasing energy-efficient replacement windows.
Q. We received a copper fire pit as a Christmas gift. What kind of product can I put on the copper to prevent it from
Q. I just repaired a concrete wall. How long should I wait before painting it? A. Typically most paint manufacturers will allow a latex based
Q. What is an incinerating toilet? A. Designed for use where no drain lines or septic/sewer system exists, an incinerating toilet is a waterless toilet
Q. Can I paint asphalt roof shingles? A. It is possible to paint asphalt shingles, but many professionals recommend against it. The roof is
A Step-by-step Approach to a Beautiful and Budget-conscious Bathroom Overhaul
Alternative Idea for Interior Window Trim
A Guide to Building Your Own Wood Fence. This fence features PT lumber framing with fence boards made from Cypress.
Armstrong’s Wood Stain uses two non-drying oils to offer a durable, long-lasting stain that is easy to use.
Most homeowners are under the impression that solid surface countertops are beyond their abilities and that many specialty tools are necessary. The following “How-To” article
Q. I’d like to refinish a cast iron clawfoot tub, but the prices I’ve been quoted are outrageous. Is this something I can do myself?
The Great Frame-Up: Retrofit mirror frames make bathroom remodeling easier.
Two Ways to Differentiate Your Home— Timber frame for the Expert, Kit-built for the Novice
A split-circuit receptacle, as the name suggests, has a different power source for each plug-in outlet. You can identify a split-circuit receptacle because the connecting
Add curb appeal the easy way with a DIY-friendly railing kit.
Engineered hardwoods offer all the character of solid hardwoods, but installation is quick and easy.
Need to store stuff for a while, maybe longer? Here’s a quicky-tricky rolling rack that’ll hold everything—and then some.
Hydronic radiant heat systems warm the home, inside and out.
Replacing the Starter in a Ford SuperDuty
By Charlie Self Every house has its nooks and crannies where there’s trouble inserting a screwdriver, or power driver, to
Here’s a case study of repainting one home’s interior to spruce up the décor and eliminate nicotine damage.
Knife-Making 101: A Step-by-step Guide with Advice from an Expert
Give Your Ceiling a Fresh New Look – From acoustical “popcorn” to an orange-peel finish in no time.
Build a custom door unit with transom and sidelite windows.
Q. What is the best way to paint baseboard heater covers? A. First, thoroughly clean the surface and sand away any rust. For iron
Q. What types of wood are best suited for firewood? A. There are significant differences in the burning qualities of various types of wood.
Q. How does a heat pump work? A. In the simplest sense, a heat pump takes heat from one place and moves it to
By Matt Weber Mosaic tile is a combination of tiny colored tiles called “tesserae” that can be used to create a pictorial or geometrical design
Simple Steps for Improving Energy Efficiency & Lowering Energy Bills
Ask any seasoned contractor where a deck is most likely to fail, and odds are they’ll point to the ledger board. If it’s not properly installed and protected from moisture, this critical connection point can quickly become the weak link in an otherwise solid structure. That’s where Trex® Seal™ Ledger Tape comes in—a moisture-blocking MVP […]
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