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.
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
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 Larry Walton Build a patio shade cover without obstructing the view Have you ever walked into form boards on a lumber rack? Or, have
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. The beloved backyard deck, in historical terms, is a
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. Lacey Melton, my
By Matt Weber New Concrete Coating Converts a Dull Slab into a Colorful Canvas. The natural color of concrete has all the flair and fashion
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 of so many
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. This old house remodeling challenge is to replace a roof
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 lumber at the
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
By Matt Weber Some of the most satisfying DIY home improvements are those that have posed a serious problem that the homeowner struggled to overcome.
By Matt Weber The purpose of caulk is two-fold. One purpose is strictly aesthetic, where it is used to close off joints in trim, woodwork,
By Larry Walton Careful planning pays off in a fence that looks good for years to come. There’s more to planning a picket fence than
By Mark Clement EHT shows how to hang cabinets plumb, level and square in rooms that aren’t.
By Matt Weber There are hundreds of ways to make a headboard. Here’s one—a custom creation combining style
By Mark Clement Tips and tricks for working with plaster walls—from pulling it down to patching it up.
By Matt Weber, Photos By Hal Jones Creative thinking combined with innovate building products give rise to a beautiful basement bathroom. Hal Jones was adding
Here’s a 10×10′ swimming dock that you and your friends can build in a weekend.
By Larry Walton A bridge is one of those things that are often taken for granted until you don’t have one, especially if you live
Special Advertorial Section Concrete is gaining in popularity as a building material for driveways. According to the National Association of Home Builders, 68% of
Crown dentil moulding adds depth and character to a room.
Q: I’m painting a steel door and want to avoid bristle marks on the paint surface. Is using a foam brush the best
Using Big Rocks to Give Your Landscape a Solid New Look
The North American Deck & Railing Association (NADRA) Honors a Wounded U.S. Soldier
By Matt Weber EHT has reported on Fypon’s miterless crown moulding system in the past, and how it saves time by eliminating
Are roofing safety regulations common sense or simply a pain in the you-know-what?
They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and a home’s entryway is a focal point that any visitor will notice first.
By Matt Weber From cutting access to framing and installation. I recently built a nice, big deck at the rear of our project house, but
First Aid for Concrete Construction
Fences are game-changers—for both homeowners and their neighbors. Here’s an alternative to the traditional wooden fence.
Regardless of whether you have a workshop in a closet, basement, garage or a full-fledged woodworking, mechanics or metal-working shop, organization is the key to productive, safe and enjoyable work.
Q: I installed a 2-by-2-foot drywall patch into a ceiling, but it turns out the piece is too thin and has a “pushed in” look,
Q: We have roll roofing on a garden shed. During a storm a tree branch fell and stabbed a hole in the roofing material. What’s
Q: When hanging drywall, how far apart should I space the drywall fasteners? A: Fastener spacing for installing gypsum panels depends on the particular
Q: I’d like to add more insulation to the attic but I’m concerned about the installation cost. Is blowing fiberglass or cellulose insulation into an
Frame a New Home or Addition for Energy Efficiency. Anyone contemplating an energy-efficient room addition or building their own home has likely given careful thought
Hidden treasures in overlooked places can provide the right wood at the right price for your next project.
Decorative accessories make a wooden handrail strong and stylish.
Decorate Your Home with the Rugged Style of Stone
Using the newest synthetic moldings and shingles as well as tried-and-true techniques to revive an old friend.
Lofts can be very cool design features that add interest to interiors and take advantage of otherwise wasted space.
Building with pre-manufactured panels makes it simpler to brace walls for high winds and earthquakes.
A Roundup of New Energy-conscious Home Improvement Products
By Larry Walton Cutting Off Doors to Clear for your New Flooring. At Oregon Carpenters we hang hundreds of doors a year, so learning how
Power tool accessories make trusted tools more versatile than ever.
A PVC decking and handrail system serves as an attractive, low-maintenance alternative to traditional building materials.
The best footing tube base & pier footing tubes available today are made by Bigfoot Systems®. The Bigfoot team has been in the construction business for many years and has developed a variety of Bigfoot products for all your construction needs. Rigid plastic footing forms are alternatives to conventional forming methods for concrete pier […]
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