By Larry Walton, photos by Mark Walton We don’t get much heat or humidity where we live but when we do, temperatures can get over 100 degrees, which makes having air conditioning a pretty good idea. Getting through those few weeks of hot weather can often be accomplished with a window air conditioner or two. Being from a region where […]
Repair Sagging, Cracked or Broken Floor Framing. By Rob Robillard I recently had to repair a floor joist that had cracked. I suppose somewhere in the world there are floor joists that need to be repaired that have wide open, clear joist bays, with no pipes, wires or obstructions. Unfortunately, that’s not my world. This joist was installed in 1863 […]
By Monte Burch Butcher-block kitchen countertops have traditionally been very popular and these days are often used as companion tops with other materials, such as solid-surface tops. In addition to their aesthetic appearance, they can receive hot pans without damage. You can make up your own butcher-block countertop, or the same technique can be used to create cutting boards, or […]
By Rob Robillard Using pre-made cabinets in your kitchen remodel is a great way to save on construction costs. With the right techniques, you can easily make stock cabinets look custom. Kitchen designer James Forsaith and I have been working together for 28 years. We joined forces again to incorporate a multiple discipline design, using different materials and fabrication to […]
Framing A House When viewing a framed house before the wall coverings are installed, the building often seems complicated and to some, a daunting project. House framing actually consists of several separate “projects” assembled into one to create the finished home. Taken in that context, house or building framing is not all that difficult. With today’s advances in air tools, […]
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography by Zoe Thomas How To Wire A House Electrical work, like everything else in life, can run the gamut from very basic to extremely complex. It is helpful for every DIY-minded homeowner to have at least a basic understanding of electrical work. This article will attempt to reveal some of the mystery surrounding the […]
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 local hardware store. WiseBond™ has been purposely developed for the wood table and furniture builders world. Our flagship epoxy, WiseBond™ Deep Pour™ Epoxy, sets us out from the crowd as a leading choice for woodworkers […]
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