By Kriss Swint, Westlake Royal Building Products A combination of economic factors is impacting the way homeowners think about their living situations. Many who may
Home renovations aren’t just stressful—they’re costly when they go wrong. With the average U.S. home remodel now topping $85,000 and contractor shortages driving delays and
By Larry Walton When Robert Lipskoch was drawing the plans for his house, his kids wanted a curved slide from the second to the first
After 25 years in the same house, the Lannings decided it was time to update their daughter’s childhood bedroom suite. They said farewell to the
By Rob Robillard The Beauty of a Fire Bowl Outdoor living spaces are quickly becoming popular for cooking, entertaining and relaxation. More and more of
The age-old “shtick” about a rake handle smacking you in the face when you step on the teeth isn’t funny. It’s happened to me
By Belinda Remley This isn’t your Grandma’s backyard. That’s right. Gone are the days of cheap folding lawn chairs and rusty tables. The trend toward
Above Ground or Ground Contact? That is the Big Question By Belinda Remley Whether taking on a project themselves or hiring professional contractors to handle
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq., Photographs By Zoe Thomas My wife and I decided to replace our existing bathroom floor with ceramic tile in order
Circulate fresh air and get rid of unwanted moisture. By Rob Robillard Prior to and even during a bathroom remodel, I often have conversations about
Keep it Clean Longer By Rob Robillard I’m a remodeling contractor in the Northeast and can tell you that most bathroom remodelers do not take
Keep on rollin’ with a bench tool cabinet.
By Sarah Hutchinson How to Identify Needed Repairs Before They Get Bad When it comes to foundations, time is of the essence. Catching a foundation
Off-the-shelf woodworking jigs help build this TV cabinet Flat-screen televisions are a great improvement over the old tube-type TVs. Today’s LED and LCD flat-screens are
A Comprehensive DIY Guide to Building an Indoor Golf Simulator By John Byczek Summertime is a season of endless possibilities, especially for DIY enthusiasts. As
As the sun dances through June’s blossoming gardens, lovebirds prepare to tie the knot. What better way to celebrate their union than with personalized, handcrafted
By Clint C. Thomas From managing time to managing finances, here are some tips to streamline your next remodel. With the home buying market being
You too can have a landscape like you see in garden in books or magazines. Applying the basic landscaping concepts the pros use can help
Here’s what to look for when buying your next saw … and a few tips on the right way to use it.
If you want a pro-quality paint job, you should work like the pros do. And professional painters know the importance of preparing a jobsite to
When is a shed a shed, and not a shop or a barn? Sometimes the answer to that question is a technical one and determines
Create your own gifts with a personal touch.
Stone veneer that installs without the mess of mortar is rapidly growing in popularity among DIY’ers. Rather than mixing batch after batch of mortar and
By Rob Robillard My wife is always calling me into the kitchen to pull down a baking dish or other item from the cabinet above
By Rob Robillard Learning how to properly clean brushes after using oil paint will improve longevity of the brush and the quality of your paint
Step into the world of WiseBond™ Epoxy WiseBond™ Epoxy Systems are a premium commercial grade epoxy line made right here in the USA. Brought to
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
From dressers and vanities to kitchen and bath designs, building great cabinets means knowing the basics.
By Matt Weber A car or truck’s lug nuts and studs are the crucial components that hold the wheels onto the vehicle. If they fail
In one weekend, you can dramatically upgrade almost any walking area – indoors and out – by resurfacing it with Terrazzo™. It’s a decorative self-priming
WiseBond™ Epoxy systems are premium commercial grade resins for woodworkers, artisans, and DIY furniture enthusiasts. This epoxy isn’t your average everyday epoxy purchased at the
Deck building and design details with 30 photos By Mark Clement My usual tack when I write an article like this is to take you
Converting a Storage Room into a Bathroom, DIY Style Problem DIY influencer Sammy Pampani has turned what was once a hobby into a full-on passion
Homeowners Tell us What They’re Tackling in the Axiom Homefront Insights Survey Home improvement and do-it-yourself projects were in high gear last year as the
Do-it-yourselfers who want the brilliant finish of an oil-based paint but crave the convenience of a water-based product can have the best of both worlds
By Rob Robillard “Shake” things up with a classically styled peg rail that offers both form and function. The Shakers, known for building their furniture
Red Devil®, a leading manufacturer of caulks, sealants, and painter’s hand tools, announces the Onetime® Wallscapes Challenge, which launches Nov. 1, 2020. “I love using
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
The new ColorReader EZ, a pocket-sized color identification and matching tool for DIY-ers, makes it a breeze to identify the colors of everyday objects or
For homeowner Jaclyn Dryden, the magic of moulding involves her secret weapon: corner and plinth blocks. Using these decorative blocks enables Dryden and other DIYers
New Water-Based Stains from Minwax Bring Out Wood’s Natural Beauty in 200+ colors Minwax, America’s number one-selling* interior wood stain, has introduced its new Wood
Like many people, John Gwinn is tired of sitting at home, doing nothing. He decided to invest his time in home improvement projects, starting
DIYers can find the confidence to skip the second coat this painting season Two are better than one until there’s painting to be done. For
Cool New Deck For A Lakefront Man Cave by Matt Weber The huge outbuilding that Joey Prestage built as his Man Cave needed a deck.
Influencer Denise Sabia loves home challenges. A house flipper and DIY expert, Sabia recently tackled changes in her townhouse. First up — a new stairway
Imagine inheriting a 1962 home that had never been renovated. Where do you start to make your mark? If you’re Stacey Cidlevicz, you start in
A do-it-yourself storage solution to keep your tools secure
It doesn’t get easier than this. Cut and hammer out an old wood baluster from your stairway system. Then replace it with a decorative iron
Homeowners Cynthia and Dan Capezio wanted to add more curb appeal to their Florida home. However, instead of looking up at their house, they looked
Want to feel good about yourself and your home? Then set your sights on interior home improvement projects. According to the 2019 Remodeling Impact Report*,
Rhonda Nerenberg was fed up with her bathroom. An old, hardly-used bathtub took up half the space and she suffered with a tiny shower. After
From post to vaulted ceiling-plus a really regal railing By Mark Clement I could write entire articles on the individual phases of this porch renovation.
It’s that time again—the holidays. As matter of fact, “that time” seems to arrive earlier every year and if retail stores were to have their
Gutters for a Healthy Home By Matt Weber Although gutters hang from the eaves, it’s actually the home’s foundation they’re protecting. Gutters manage rain runoff
We cover a lot of remodeling projects in the pages EHT, but when it comes to kitchen renovations, the project usually revolves around placement of
Homeowners can add style to any stairway with new Reversible Risers from Ornamental Mouldings & Millwork. Available in two decorative styles, each easy-to-apply riser comes
Battery technology is making huge strides in cordless tool performance, as seen with the new Greenworks Pro family of lithium-ion lawn tools. When batteries hit
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
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
Building a building inside a building By Larry Walton The situation comes up more often than you might think. Someone needs a room or two
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
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
Hit the Road for Fun with this Cool DIY Welding Project By Blair Weilnau
By Matt Weber By installing stock kitchen cabinets, DIY’ers and pro remodelers can get stylish, high-quality cabinets on a tight timeline. Styles and materials vary,
By Lindsey Schroeder You have finally decided to tackle that painting project and you couldn’t be more excited. The living space is going to be
How to Make “Cope and Stick” Doors for Cabinets By Rob Robillard The terms “cope and stick,” “frame and panel,” and “stile and rail” are
By Larry Walton Photos by Mark Walton
The front steps of our project house had two problems: They were ugly and dangerous. We needed to make them pretty and safe.
The two large garage doors at the front of the house accounted for a great deal of its exterior decor. To give the house
YARDMAX®, a manufacturer of innovative, high-quality outdoor power equipment (OPE), announced today the availability of its new line of YARDMAX Concrete Mixers, available in 1.6
By Matt Weber Water leaks are house killers, and this drywall repair story is testament to
What to Consider when Hanging Wood Planks Overhead By Matt Weber A wood plank ceiling offers the same classic décor as a wood plank floor,
By Merle Henkenius If your home’s drinking water has an unpleasant taste or is occasionally cloudy, an inline water filter is often an easy and
Timeless woodgrain carriage house styles. Colorful attention-grabbing contemporary accents. Statement-making designs with eye-catching appeal. Experts at Haas Door recommend that homeowners open themselves—and their garage
By Larry Walton Brakes: Few would dispute their importance on any vehicle, but the Jeep Grand Cherokee
Quality treated wood and a hidden-fastener system give an old deck a facelift. When it came time to replace some rotted deck boards on a
This easy-to-build bench can be used on your patio or deck—or anywhere. By Matt Weber When I build outdoor furniture I want it to last.
Geometry Lessons from a Math Teachers’ Past By Clint Thomas, Photos by Zoe Thomas How many of us asked at least once, and probably multiple
By Matt Weber I made a growth chart for our son to impress him with how tall he gets, or depress him with how short
A fence can add a lot to a landscape. A fence can divide property lines, boost home equity, add to the outdoor décor and safely
By Walt Steele Wilda Watson can tell you exactly how many Pine Hall Brick Company standard clay pavers it takes to fill a 1990s-vintage Little
A Project for the Pros Our mission at Extreme How-To is to cover professional-grade home improvement projects for the do-it-yourselfer—but we have our exceptions. Roof
By Larry Walton Anytime you introduce arches, home improvement projects become much more interesting. An arched design often produces problems you can’t anticipate, so you
Pro Tips for Simple DIY Fixes By Rob Robillard Home furniture and furnishings need special care to keep them working properly and maintain their original
By Larry Walton I have plenty of home-improvement projects on the planning board in my office,
Equip your garage, basement or workshop with the tools and supplies you need to tackle home projects, both big and small. Moduline Since the company’s
By Larry Walton Photos by Tim Walton
Contemporary Styles and Comfort Amenities By Rob Robillard According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) 2015 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends report,
Our habit of occasionally changing houses means that I have been through the ritual of finding
Galvanized pipe and 2x lumber make beefy “industrial” shelves. By Matthew Weber
Up Close with Glass Shower Stall Enclosures By Rob Robillard My brother, a master plumber, always says the shower is the heart of the bathroom.
The Sky is the Limit By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photographs by Zoe Thomas
Hands-down the most popular project among do-it-yourselfers, painting is a fundamental way to transform the look and feel of any room or object, indoors
By Larry Walton, Photos by Tim Walton Rapid deployment is an important characteristic of most of the professional building trades these days. Even if your
Reclaim Valuable Cabinet Space with New Dearborn® Space-Saving Sink Drain Kits Installing a new vanity or sink should be straightforward. But existing plumbing doesn’t always align with the new fixture location, creating a frustrating challenge for remodelers and DIYers alike. What begins as a simple upgrade can quickly turn into a time-consuming project involving extra […]
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