Projects

• Build a Planter Bar from Treated Wood

  Construction How-To, Decks, Gardening, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Landscaping, Landscaping, Lawn and Garden, Lumber and Composite, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Patios, Porches and Gazebos, Projects, Swimming Pool May 9, 2019 Sonia

  

  By Belinda Remley

  

• The Right Way to Paint a Room

  Construction How-To, Painting, Projects, Remodeling, Wall Coverings March 14, 2019 Sonia

  

  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 January 4, 2019 Sonia

  

  By Rob Robillard

  

• How Your Home Can Make a Great First Impression

  Construction How-To, Projects, Remodeling November 5, 2018 Sonia

  

  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 October 30, 2018 Sonia

  

  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 October 5, 2018 Sonia

  

  Bending and Installing a Curved Handrail

  

• An Office For Your Work Shop

  Construction How-To, Garages, Projects August 21, 2018 Sonia

  

  Building a building inside a building By Larry Walton

  

• Installing Out-Swing Double Exterior French Doors

  Construction How-To, Doors, Projects May 3, 2018 Sonia

  

  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 April 20, 2018 Sonia

  

  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 April 17, 2018 Sonia

  

  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 […]