1. Make sure that each length of crown molding you purchase has the exact same spring angle, width and thickness. Why? Building supply stores purchase
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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
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography By Sterling Thomas Metal roofs seem to be in vogue today, and many people mistakenly believe that they are
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Choosing a Trex deck means investing in a beautiful, durable outdoor space that enhances your home. To keep it looking its best, regular cleaning is
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Wood shims are thin, triangular blocks of wood used as spacers to make minor adjustments to the position of two adjacent objects. In window and
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4” Butyl Tape with Clean Facer Design Provides a More Efficient and Mess-Free Application Deck builders can say goodbye to sticky situations thanks to the
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By Clint Thomas A friend recently called me and asked for some suggestions for a new deck that he was building at his lake house.
IG Railing, the leading brand in frameless glass railing systems revolutionizes outdoor living with privacy and transparency at the touch of a button! IG Railing
Having moved my family into a larger house, one of my first concerns was: How much will my utility bills increase to heat/cool the extra
By Rob Robillard Sage advice from a seasoned carpenter. In the finish carpentry world, fireplace mantels are often the aesthetic showpiece of a room. People
Deckorators®, a leading brand of UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), will return to the PSP/Deck Expo in Dallas November 12-14 with new offerings, adding both
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Keep on rollin’ with a bench tool cabinet.
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Toledo, OH – Imagine training employees with a Virtual Reality (VR) audio-visual headset that puts them on the job, inside a realistic house, with saws buzzing, hammers
Task Lighting & Power, a Hardware Resources brand, has introduced Neon Flexible Lighting, a 24-volt LED lighting solution for creating elevated lighting designs. Housed in
Baltimore, MD – Bison Innovative Products, in collaboration with DAP Global Inc., expands its outdoor living space offerings with the launch of the Level.Up Adjustable
Technology has affected almost every aspect of the daily life of modern man. This being said, it would seem that some menial tasks have been overlooked, like installing a doorknob.
Top off your Roof By Rob Robillard I love the look of cupolas, and this article will show you how to install a decorative cupola
The addition of skylights adds sunshine to any room.
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The porosity of a concrete floor can make your basement cold and damp robbing you of valuable living space. Today, floating subfloor systems offer homeowners a way to stifle the cold and construct a warm, pleasant place for a game room, office area or home theatre.
Q: I would like to spruce up my grimy kitchen cabinets, but I don’t have the time to repaint them. Do you have any suggestions
Kick Out the Jambs.. A triple-threat entryway upgrade gives a front door a fresh new look. The first thing someone sees when walking into a
Carpenter bees create small round holes in your outdoor wood structures. Here’s how to fix them. I assume that carpenter bees were named for their
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
This alliance combines innovative technologies that will revolutionize the thermally modified wood decking industry DeckWise®, a leading American Made manufacturer of hidden deck fasteners, and
A Year of Growth Culminates in Celebrations and Dedication to the Community (Left to right) Sam Koopman, Outside Sales, Koopman Lumber; Peter Koopman, Lumber and
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Cable and Glass Railing Options Enhance Style and Specification X-ponentially When it comes to deck railings, cable and glass are among the hottest styles with
The preservation of wood is almost as old as wood itself. For centuries, man has tried to preserve lumber or objects made out of wood
When décor, DIY and thrift influencer Tasha Gervais moved into her home she hated the outdated colors of the countertops in both her kitchen and primary bathroom.
Here’s a simple weekend project: My workshop needed a sturdy, flat work surface that I could access from all sides without a wall in my
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By Rob Robillard If you’re like most people you probably love the look and charm of a hardwood floor. Hardwood floors never go out of
In the latest newsletter from NRLA (Northeastern Retail Lumber Association, Inc.), writer Jordan Russin pronounces, “Thermally Modified Wood Is What’s Next.” The team at DeckWise®
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By Larry Walton I had been keeping this deck alive for several years with an occasional replacement board, some sanding, a little deck stain. I
Category Leader Joins Robust Trex Outdoor Living Portfolio Trex Company [NYSE: TREX] is stepping into outdoor living season with a strategic new addition to its
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Take a look at some smart drywall repair techniques, using site-mixed compound and a little ingenuity.
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Video Shows Blow Dryer Used with Resurfacing Kit from Daich Coatings The only “tool” needed to gain a soft, swirling marble surface with the Marble
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Most of us have experienced the frustration of repeatedly jerking on a lawnmower’s pull cord while the machine just sits there stubbornly refusing to start.
Warm weather beckons, and homeowners answer the call. Springtime means taking inventory of the home exterior and making changes. DIY projects upgrading the home’s curb
Cornerstone Building Brands, the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America by sales, is thrilled to unveil its newest brand, Fortify Building Solutions™.
Are you ready to transform your outdoor space with a new deck? A solid foundation begins with a well-built frame. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll
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Pro Tips on Building a Code-Compliant Deck By Rob Robillard There are approximately 40 million decks in the United States, and only half of those
Deckorators®, a leading brand of UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), released its annual Outdoor Living Report, featuring insights and commentary from expert contractors on the
Greenworks®, a leader in battery technology, helps homeowners gain energy independence and offset rising energy costs with the new PowerHub Home Energy Storage System. The
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By Dara Greaney, Founder & CEO — LEDLightExpert.com The winter months inspire a lot of changes. Coffee shops add new flavors, stores take on new
This classic mantel features an arched frieze and can be built using basic carpentry skills.
Sliding doors make it easier for everyone to navigate their home. Johnson’s 1500SC Series Soft-Close Pocket Door Frame Kit frees up floor space and offers
A triangular 5-in-1 layout square deserves a place in every toolbox.
Top Knobs Concludes The Coddington Collection with The Coddington, Holden, and Lawrence Suites Top Knobs, the leading manufacturer of decorative kitchen and bath hardware, adds
In Celebration of America Recycles Day, Ripple Glass Partners with Owens Corning to expand Glass Recycling Program in Atlanta Ripple Glass, a company of Strategic
DAP Introduces First 1-Component Broadcast Spray Foam Save energy with this all new 1-Component Foam that sprays like 2-Component foams while air-sealing and insulating DAP,
CAMO® Adds New Universal Deck Clip to Fastener Family with CAMO WEDGE™ National Nail’s CAMO® brand announces the launch of its new CAMO® WEDGE™ and
Gutterglove, a leading manufacturer of the Nation’s Most Trusted Gutter Guards®, is proud to announce that it has surpassed the milestone of protecting more than
Often overlooked but extremely important, soffits bring longevity and comfort to the home.
Robert Frost wrote, “Good fences make good neighbors,” and the Minor family of Birmingham, Alabama, decided to be good neighbors. They selected an ornamental metal
Sakrete Ramps Up DIY Skatepark Building with Local Sponsorships and Thrasher Magazine’s YouTube Series Sakrete, part of Oldcastle APG, ramps up its support of DIY
The classic look of natural rock makes slate an excellent choice for residential floors.
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This article explains 10 common problems related to light frame or residential construction and the corrective steps to help you reduce callbacks and complaints while improving the quality of your light construction work.
DAP’s Spray Texture Line Delivers Maximum Coverage, Seamless Texture Match with Fast Dry Times Wall and ceiling spray texture application has traditionally been a frustrating,
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
Although not much thought is initially given to our patio doors, things tend to change quickly as we start noticing that they are one of
Garages can transform into workshops, gyms, or recreational areas with appropriate modifications. This transformation, however, isn’t as simple as moving in your gym equipment or
Long, hot summers and cold, rainy winters can give exterior wood a heavy dose of weather damage. This includes your wood deck, as well as
Neolith was selected for single source, sustainable beauty as part of this exclusive Lake Sheen Project – An unforgettable sheen overlooking the lake Search, and
Water is a leading cause of death for decks. It can lead to mold, mildew, rot, and premature deck failure. And although there is no
Extreme How-To recently published an article featuring Tando Composites Beach House Shake Atlantica being installed at the Dartmouth, Massachusetts Fire Station. Beach House Shake was a part of the exterior renovations that were done as part of an overall expansion and updates. You can read the article here. Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, […]
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