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The Right Way to Paint a Room
Construction How-To, Painting, Projects, Remodeling, Wall Coverings
Professional painting results come from careful planning and prep work. DIY’ers should take a cue from the pros and think through every phase of the project ahead of time. The Right Primer & Paint Starting with a good primer ensures the truest color for your top coat, no matter the surface you’re working with—walls, cabinetry or trim. Beyond the truer […]
Install an Outdoor Focal Point your Neighbors will Envy
Construction How-To, Outdoor Living, Projects
By Rob Robillard
How Your Home Can Make a Great First Impression
Construction How-To, Projects, Remodeling
By Kathy Ziprik Who knows what products add value to a home better than a realtor? According to a majority of realtors, the selling process starts before prospective buyers ever get out of their cars. Curb appeal can instantly make or break the first impression of a house. In a 2016 study of Realtors®, a whopping 99 percent of respondents […]
Vintage Inspired Industrial Stool
Construction How-To, Projects, Welding
Build something unique and add an extra personal touch to your home with this vintage inspired, European type stool. This DIY project is sure to impress and is easy to create with a welding machine, metal and these step-by-step instructions. Forney Industries teamed up with Joe Mooney from Homesteadonomics to create an industrial stool that Mooney could use in his […]
HANDRAIL WITH A TWIST
Construction How-To, Projects, Railing, Stairs
Bending and Installing a Curved Handrail
An Office For Your Work Shop
Construction How-To, Garages, Projects
Building a building inside a building By Larry Walton
Installing Out-Swing Double Exterior French Doors
Construction How-To, Doors, Projects
By Larry Walton You’ve decided on double French doors for your project, but you’re a little concerned about how the door swing will affect your interior design plans. Have you considered swinging the doors to the outside rather than into the house? Out-swing doors could offer a solution to your traffic flow concerns, especially if you want to use the […]
Solid Surface for Creative DIY’ers
Construction How-To, Countertops, Projects
Oh, the Things You Can Do! For all you DIY’ers out there whose springtime juices are flowing, here are some things you probably didn’t know you could do with acrylic solid surface material such as Corian®, Avonite, LG Hi-Macs and many other brands. Simple woodworking tools are all you need to get started. What is Solid Surface? Solid surface is […]
New Options in Cladding
Construction How-To, Molding, Projects, Remodeling, Siding and Exterior
The term “cladding” refers to a building or wall’s outermost layer of material, often called “siding” when used for exterior applications. Cladding is also used indoors as a decorative design element. From the look of cedar shake to the charm of authentic brick, you’ll find a vast range of styles and materials to achieve practically any look you can dream […]
Build Your Own Off-Road Go-Kart Chassis
Hit the Road for Fun with this Cool DIY Welding Project By Blair Weilnau