Construction How-To
Hidden Challenges of a Kitchen Remodel
Cabinet, Construction How-To, Kitchen, Remodeling
By Matt Weber Murphy’s Law states, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong,” and that holds true with most kitchen remodels. With all the modern appliances and amenities, kitchens are usually the most complicated rooms of the house, which makes remodeling them a multifaceted challenge. Pro remodelers get paid big bucks to renovate a kitchen, and they typically use […]
Build Flat Panel Cabinet Doors
How to Make “Cope and Stick” Doors for Cabinets By Rob Robillard
Best Laid Plans
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Tile
Planning the Layout of a Tile Pattern Floor By Matt Weber
Radiant Heat to Warm Your Floors
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Radiant Heat
New Trends in the Technology
Apply an Astragal Molding Treatment to a Ceiling
By Rob Robillard Adding a ceiling molding treatment that is then painted with contrasting colors commands attention in almost any room. This article will cover how to apply astragal molding on a ceiling. Astragal molding has a profile composed of a half-round surface surrounded by two flat “fillet” planes. An astragal is an architectural element used at the top or […]
Old House, Dry Basement
Installing a Basement Perimeter Drain By Mark Clement
Six Simple Ways to Save Energy
Construction How-To, Electrical, Energy Efficiency
Do Your Part (the Lazy Way)
Nail Guns for the DIY’er
air tools, Construction How-To, Nails and Fasteners, Tool Reviews, Tools
With a nail gun, you can aim a nail for perfect placement and stop worrying about bent fasteners or hammered thumbs. Nail guns also spare your elbow a lot of wear and tear; they drive nails with a single pull of the trigger, which saves tons of time compared to making multiple hammer swings for every nail in the project. […]
SolidSurface.com Celebrates 10 Solid Years!
Bath, Countertops, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Home Improvement Products, Hot Products, Kitchen, Latest Home Improvement Products, News and Updates, Remodeling
By Kathy O’Lochlayne Tucson, AZ–SurfaceNet LLC d/b/a SolidSurface.com is proud to announce its 10th year as the leading Internet source for purchasing decorative solid surface sheet materials, tools, accessories and custom Corian® vanity tops. Where it was once thought that no one would buy a sheet of solid surface material off the Internet, SolidSurface.com has achieved a decade of success and over […]
Pocket Guide To Pocket Doors
Pocket doors have long been popular because they “disappear” into a wall, so there’s no swinging door in either adjoining room. The “disappearing” aspect of the doors presents a neat aesthetic option to a home, and for certain floor plans this feature is critical to avoid doors that interfere with the natural flow of foot traffic. The space-saving design of […]
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