By Matt Weber Countertops made of granite, marble, travertine or other natural stone are popular for their distinct, timeless appearance and durable low-maintenance performance. Available
This rustic-style bed is a new piece of furniture I made from some very old materials. By Matt Weber My grandmother owns a house built
We show what the pros know about four different methods of roof installation. Roofing manufacturers and industry associations are hesitant to suggest a DIY approach
Easy Installation makes Homeowners happy. By Matt Weber
Handy Tips for Spring Lawn Care By Mark Clement If you’re a lawn-a-holic like me and relish having a luscious and low-weed lawn throughout the
When you build a deck, build it right. this is pretty dramatic photo of a deck collapse. Notably, it’s not the ledger board that fails
Spruce it up for springtime. By Mark Clement No matter the material, all decks and porches require some maintenance. The good news is that regular
New Requirements to Resist Lateral Loads
Here’s an easy-to-make accessory shelf for a wall-mount television. By Matt Weber If you have a free afternoon, a couple of shelf brackets and some
It’s soon to be deck-building season. Here are some new product highlights to help outfit your outdoor retreat. By Matt Weber Equinox XP Louvered Roof
Preparation, coordination and communication are your keys to success. By Rob Robillard
Siliconized caulk has long been a favorite for sealing areas exposed to moisture and the elements. By Matt Weber Applying caulk: It’s a messy job,
How to Install a Basement Bulkhead Door System By Rob Robillard
Discover small problems before they get big. The purpose of a home inspection is to examine the inside and outside of a home, including the
Tips for Retrieving Items Dropped in a Sink Drain By Robert Robillard
Ever heard of “alternating tread stairs”? They aren’t exactly common in the United States, probably due to the fact that they don’t meet the strict
Enhance a bedroom by creating custom built-in closets from stock cabinets. By Mark Clement and Theresa Coleman To convert this un-cared for bedroom into a
Support Solution By Rob Robillard I recently had a project where I had to cut and replace existing steel structural columns supporting a home’s main
The Basics of Installing Crown Molding By Larry Walton
Upgrading an Old Wood-Burning Stove with a Stylish, Efficient Gas Fireplace By Stuart Hanson When it comes to which type of fireplace is best, there
HVAC Systems Failure Prevention By Mark Clement How many of us really think about our HVAC system and its optimum performance? I mean really think
Checked on the condition of your asphalt roof lately? GAF sent me these tips for an early winter inspection. — M. Weber Is your roof
Organize your work space with a Sturdy Storage Rack for Sheet goods. By Matt Weber
Shake it Up By Matt Weber Weather protection starts at the top, and a roof is not only a home’s first line of defense but
Bring fresh air to the Crawl Space. By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography by Zoe Thomas Homes are usually built one of three ways.
Renew the look of your home’s exterior to boost its curb appeal. By Matt Weber
How to make Floating Shelves with a Table Saw By Matt Weber
In this two-phase project old windows are upgraded with energy-efficient vinyl replacements, plus the surrounding wood trim is protected with aluminum wrap. By Matt Weber
Our friends at GAF, North America’s largest Roofing Manufacturer based in New Jersey, offers these tips for how to get your roof ready for
Storage and Organization make the garage a project-friendly workplace. By Matt Weber Is your garage a disorganized black hole where tools and supplies mysteriously disappear
Floor protection is a great way to dress up garages, workshops and “man caves”. From residential tool cribs to professional auto shops, protective covers are
By Rob Robillard This story starts off simple enough: Last winter an elderly client of mine decided to go the
Keeping water where you want it. By Rob Robillard
SPF is quickly gaining ground as a high-demand insulating material. Here’s Why. By Matt Weber
I recently spruced up a pressure-treated deck with the new Transformation Deck & Fence Stain from Sashco. This particular deck has very little shade during
By Rob Robillard A great summer or fall project to prep for the winter. Keeping firewood dry is critical to a successful fire. You don’t
Garage door backup-battery dead? Here’s how to bring it back to life By Bruce W. Smith
When it’s time to hit the hard stuff—tile—keep these tips in mind for a successful installation. By Matt Weber
Using Urethane Column Wraps to Wrap it up. By Kathy Ziprik
One of EHT‘s most recent projects was a complete roof tear-off and replacement job, using synthetic shake roofing from DaVinci Roofscapes. You’ll be finding the
A thorough cleaning along with an application of a penetrating wood stain will do wonders for the looks and long life of your wood fence.
By Larry Walton When we were kids we could make use of small spaces throughout the house for forts and games of hide and
Installing Shaker-style Crown Molding with Rope Lighting By Rob Robillard
Surgical Repair of a Rotten Sill, Trim and Siding. By Matt Weber
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography by Zoe Thomas Window glass breaks. It breaks for a variety of reasons. Broken windows
New windows offer some big advantages for homeowners. Replacement units offer smooth operation, tasteful decorative options, more energy efficiency and less routine maintenance. The problem
By Angela Freeman Are your neighbors a bit odd? Chances are, they’re not nearly as strange as these guys. From artsy to nifty to, “What
Deck construction is an evolving art. Every year new materials are introduced, technology advances, tools are innovated, and building codes get updated. In this issue,
Keeping Building Materials Out of the Landfill with Habitat for Humanity
Synthetic building materials create a new porch ceiling with rustic woodgrain beams. Contractor Steve Roth wanted to give new life to an old porch, so
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photos by Zoe Thomas The roof is one critical component of a house. Every house has one, but very few
Building a bridge for a volunteer project demonstrates DIY takeaways for every job. By Mark & Theresa Clement When Theresa and I were asked if
Weather-ready Curb Appeal By Paul Williams One of the fastest ways to add curb appeal to a home exterior is to surround the windows and
Stay Clean & Safe in the Winter Months By Rob Robillard In the North East, winter means shoveling and salting your walkway and stairs. The
Who doesn’t love a new way to break stuff? By Matt Weber
By Larry Walton You know the place. It’s the little room where your wife tells you not to use the good towels that match the
The classic walnut gun cabinet safely stores guns, ammunition and valuables while adding beauty to your decor.
By Matt Weber Don’t blame the showerhead for a leaky spout. The problem originates in the valves behind the shower handles.
By Matt Weber Installing Aluminum Weather-Stripping Around a Leaky Door.
By Rob Robillard This article will help you save time, labor and money by showing you the best way to clean
By Larry Walton Build a patio shade cover without obstructing the view
When replacing an interior door, try to replace just the door blank rather than removing the casing and door jamb.
Tile is hard. Tile is unforgiving. Tile bends for no man, but when it’s under too much pressure, it can snap. The rigid ceramic or
By Charlie Self A Handy Technique for Treating Tools, Blades and More
By Rob Robillard Paint your electrical plates to match your wall color. Nothing creates more immediate impact than a fresh coat of wall paint, especially
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography by Zoe Thomas A Rose By any Other Name. Build a wooden rose arbor to enhance your home’s outdoor
By Matt Weber EHT takes a look at a variety of DIY-friendly garage storage products for the garage and workshop.
By Mark and Theresa Clement Every Deck has its Day. Steps for Rebuilding your Backyard Deck.
By Matt Weber Cabinet veneer gives the appearance of solid hardwood at a fraction of the cost.
By Matt Weber Refinish a deck to renew the look and protect it from the elements. For decades genuine wood has remained America’s most
By Larry Walton Photos by Larry and Tim Walton Step by Step instructions for reconfiguring your kitchen cabinets to install a dishwasher.
By Matt Weber New Concrete Coating Converts a Dull Slab into a Colorful Canvas. The natural color of concrete has all the flair
By Mark and Theresa Clement Installing a synthetic slate roof: How to cool down—and amp up—the house’s hot spot. A roof is one of the
By Matt Weber How to Build a Sectional Entertainment Center with Pocket-hole Joinery.
By Matt Weber Over the course of many years and many flooring jobs, the EHT staff has developed a list of favorite flooring tools that
By Mark and Theresa Clement A P-Ar-GaDe-O-La. The mission of this project is to battle the blandness of the all-too-often overlooked side-yard
By Matt Weber Border Security—A Painting Technique to Brighten a Room Nesting. It’s what birds do, and wasps, too. As I’ve learned, expectant human
Classic Architectural molding can add elegance and value to your home. Our multi part series based on Kuiken Brothers Whitepaper is informational not only for professional designers, but homeowners also.
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq., Photographs By Zoe Thomas From material selection to installation techniques, here’s how to finish the job with success, when working
A rotten sill plate is a common occurrence in old houses—and a big problem. The sill is the piece of wood closest to the ground,
By Mark Clement How to replace a roof on an old house—once and for good.
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq., Photography by Shellye Thomas Save money and resources with a little DIY carpentry. I recently completed the renovation of a
Tools & Materials for the Outdoor Retreat Spring will be here before we know it, making late winter an ideal time to get a head
By Mark and Theresa Clement Make a Splash It may not seem so, but a great backsplash can be the difference between a kitchen and
Builder’s Show Wrap-Up The number of exhibitors may be down from years past, but the quality remains high. Maybe the biggest disappointment regarding no
Rick Tempchin Executive Director, Retail Energy Services Edison Electric Institute Electric utilities are replacing analog meters with digital “smart” meters across the country, creating improvements
Using Gypsum Board for Creative Interior Décor. One of the often overlooked (underlooked?) areas of the home is the ceiling, which can present a prime
By Matt Weber Prepare the home for winter to save energy and heating costs by updating your insulation. When we get cold,
By Monte Burch From East to West, North to South, flooding has been a major problem across much of the United States. You can’t do
By Dave Barnes 11 Keys to Successfully Stain Exotic Hardwood for Outdoor Applications
By Mark Clement Do You Live in a Barn? We’ve all seen them. You can probably picture one in your mind’s eye—if not your backyard.
By Mark Clement Making the Most of the Most-used Door in the House
By Matt Weber Staining and Sealing to Fight Mother Nature. The natural beauty, durability and affordability of wood are what keep pressure-treated
By Clint Thomas, Esq., / Photos by Zoe Thomas Concrete, block and smart building techniques solve the problem of a dilapidated retaining wall surrounding
By Myron R. Ferguson Tray Ceilings Enhance Ordinary Ceiling Lines to Create Architectural Interest. Quite often when I mention a tray ceiling to a prospective
No matter what material is used for the surface of a deck, the substructure is likely to be built with wood. Over time, water leaking through deck boards can cause hidden damage unless the wooden joinery of the foundation is properly protected. In fact, builders have reported that wood left exposed to the elements can […]
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