Drywall, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Home Improvement Products, Latest Home Improvement Products September 3, 2020 chad
Tired of repairing holes in drywall and having to wait hours, or even days, to complete the job? It’s such a hassle, oftentimes homeowners simply rearrange home décor items to hide drywall damage due to the time and mess required to complete the project. Whether the damage is small from a picture frame nail or anchor or as large as […]
Decks, Lumber and Composite September 1, 2020 chad
DIY projects are booming like never before, as home and building supply centers see unprecedented growth, especially in outdoor living products. Many DIYers and homeowners are busily improving their backyard spaces and turning them into havens for relaxation or outdoor meals. One ambitious homeowner, George Goor of London, Ontario, Canada, took on the replacement of an old deck to make […]
Design, Remodeling, Stairs August 25, 2020 chad
Sleek and graceful, stairways replicating waterfalls by using Metal Panel Systems are one of the hottest trends in the building industry. Designed with a flowing handrail that ends at the floor, the elegant waterfall system complements contemporary or urban home designs. L.J. Smith® Stair Systems, the leading stair systems manufacturer in the industry, offers Metal Panel Systems in Linear Collection. […]
Decorating, Design, Molding, Projects, Trim Carpentry August 14, 2020 chad
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 to quickly surround interior doorways without the hassles of mitering corners. “Making miter cuts is intimidating to many people, myself included,” says Dryden, chief influencer with Hello Betty Company. “Whether you use rosettes, blocks, connectors […]
Decks, Home Improvement Industry News and Updates, Hot Products, Latest Home Improvement Products, Nails and Fasteners August 14, 2020 chad
Known for innovation that helps contractors build a better deck, CAMO® has added to their offering with a new clip for metal framing. The CAMO EDGEXMETAL™ Clip is a revolutionary way to fasten any grooved deck board on metal substructure that installs easily by hand with the included Never-Miss™ Guide or up to 5X faster with the award-winning CAMO DRIVE™ […]
Spiral Stairs August 7, 2020 chad
Photo illustrated spiral stair project with 24 step-by-step photos By Matt Weber Constructing a spiral staircase is a daunting task even for experienced carpenters. For this reason, most DIY homeowners either avoid the project or fork over big bucks to pay a pro for a custom build. The manufacturers of the Arké spiral staircases recognized the demand for spiral stairs […]
Basement, Construction How-To, Windows & Doors August 6, 2020 chad
When it comes to ranking the most challenging DIY home improvement projects, installing an egress window earns a spot near the top of the list. While not as dangerous as repairing a roof or as complex as many electrical wiring projects, installing an egress requires managing a lot of moving parts. It can also involve either practicing or overseeing several […]
Furniture, Latest Home Improvement Products, Painting, Projects, Stain, Staining, Wood Stains, Woodworking July 28, 2020 chad
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 Finish Water-Based Color Stains, a line of water-based semi-transparent and new-to-the-world solid stains, offering the largest color assortment on the market with more than 200 color options. Wood Finish Water-Based Color Stains are for […]
Construction How-To, Decks, Framing, Outdoor Living July 25, 2020 Sonia
By Matt Weber Build a Freestanding Cantilevered Deck Supported by Parallel Beams. Around Alabama, where EHT is headquartered, most decks are connected to the side of a house with a ledger board fastened to the rim joist of the house. When done correctly, this is a strong and code-compliant method of building. But, when flashed or […]
Hardscape, Outdoor Living, Outdoors, Patios, Swimming Pool July 23, 2020 chad
Judy and Bob Dulovic love their backyard. Now, after applying RollerRock® to the patio, pool deck and walkway, they love it even more. Originally built in 1986, the in-ground pool is the focal point of the Dulovic yard. In 2008 the family added a beige coat of RollerRock real stone coating from Daich Coatings to the concrete surfaces in their […]
