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Reversible Stair Risers – Ideal DIY Project

Projects, Stairs, Stairs September 19, 2019 chad

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 primed and ready for installation. Two options are available in the Reversible Risers: a shiplap and beaded planking version and an oak and primed smooth version. The primed sides of either version can easily be […]

Installing an Exterior Foundation Drain

Construction How-To September 17, 2019 Sonia

Late one night during a flash flood, the rear basement wall of our house sprung a leak. A steady stream had spouted straight out the face of a cinderblock where it pooled onto the concrete floor, and that pool was growing fast. A crash of thunder woke me up, so I managed to catch the leak before disaster struck, but […]

Handy Jigs for the Woodworker

Construction How-To, Tool Reviews, Tools September 16, 2019 Sonia

Wood jigs help you work smarter instead of harder. A jig is a purpose-built tool accessory that makes it easier to perform a certain woodworking application, from cutting dowels to mitering crown molding, and everything in between. Here’s a look at some handy tool jigs to facilitate your next woodworking project. Kreg Tool Adaptive Cutting System When building wood projects, […]