Construction How-To

Coating a Countertop

A countertop is among the most prominent features of a kitchen or bathroom, the work surface around which all activities revolve. Because it’s such a

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Stair Construction

How to Build Stairs

How To Construct a Staircase, Step by Step By Doug Adams The first thing a DIY stair builder should learn is there are two different

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Brick Up a Man Cave

Create a Thin Brick Accent Wall for an Authentic Man Cave By Luke Guinn “What happens in the man cave stays in the  man cave.”

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Planning a Stair Rail

Installing a stair guardrail can be a challenging undertaking. The project is more complicated than tread or riser removal, because you’re dealing with precise angles

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bathroom remodel

Home Improvement Regrets

Ever start a home-improvement project and then wish that you hadn’t? According to a recent study at ImproveNet.com, 63 percent of people who have attempted

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Deck Product Roundup

It won’t be long before the weather breaks, and everyone is back to building outdoors. The time to plan your new deck is at hand,

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Stair Rail Removal

Getting back to my ongoing staircase remodel… I already replaced the lower flight of the split-level stair treads, but I couldn’t replace the upper flight

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Stair Tread Removal

Okay, back to my ongoing staircase remodel… You’ll see in earlier blog posts that I’ve already stained and finished the new treads and newel posts.

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Basement Remodeling Tips

Sound Building and Carpentry Practices for a Dialed-in Finished Basement. By Mark Clement I love the transformation from cold, dusty, concrete bunker to a warm

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Flooring Trends In 2018

When it comes to selecting a floor, homeowners always search for the right balance of value, durability and style. A flooring material’s value and durability

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New Options in Cladding

The term “cladding” refers to a building or wall’s outermost layer of material, often called “siding” when used for exterior applications. Cladding is also used

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Hot Product

Trex RainEscape
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Multi-functional outdoor spaces that can be used year-round are on the rise with today’s homeowners, according to a report by Fixr.com. The nationwide survey of home construction, design and architecture experts found that 78% cited indoor-outdoor coherent design as the biggest outdoor living trend this year with 48% noting that outdoor space has to be […]

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