Q: I’m remodeling my kitchen, which will feature white cabinets, white crown molding and white baseboard trim throughout. For a sink backsplash, I thought the
Here’s how to build two types of benches; one “classic” piece of outdoor furniture, as well as a rustic bench made from a log slab.
The Ins and Outs of Installing an Exterior Door
Pro builder and radio personality shares tips on building the best deck.
Knee-deep in books? Get organized by constructing your own home library.
“While I’ve sanded floors before, I learned some things on this one that can save a few headaches.” –MC
Create a classic door style for cabinets or furniture.
These deck posts integrate with joists and decking to make a safe, sweet-looking handrail.
Using the proper glue for specific jobs is important; using the proper technique with specific glues is just as important.
A board-by-board guide to renovating the best room of your home.
From thorough cleaning to re-decking, here’s a look at how to breathe new life into an old deck.
Install a Plastic Rail System with the Strength of Concrete
By Monte Burch A carport, or lean-to shed, attached to an existing building such as a garage, barn, shed or the side of your house
Attention to Detail: Add both form and function to the outdoor living space.
A close look at material options and DIY installation
A little light concrete work makes an easy summer project.
A Step-by-step Look at DIY Installation
With the right tools and techniques, you can create custom trim and molding.
The Metal Advantage: How to Select a Metal Roof for Your Home
Trim techniques for the DIY’er—from planning and prepping to scarfing and coping.
Pole-style construction provides an economical method of building a drive-thru shed, even if the shed is built on a sloping lot.
Sealing and waterproofing your home is a smart way to protect your investment.
How to build a deck over an existing patio slab with low clearance.
Wainscoting can enhance any room in the house. Here’s a step-by-step look at how to install.
A wide variety of materials can be used to construct a retaining wall, from brick and mortar to landscape timbers.
Each year between 1999 and 2003, nearly 32,000 fires in the home were caused by faulty house wiring or wiring devices.
Build it strong with tried and true methods to join wood.
With the right techniques and a little practice, you can install drywall yourself without contracting the work.
Not just any nail will do … Using the right type of fastener will make a world of difference in treated-wood projects.
Prep, layout, installation and finishing tips for tongue and groove floors.
Shelf Life: Build a case of shelves using pine and pocket-hole joinery.
The basics of installing three-tab asphalt shingles for an attractive, lont-lasting roof.
Choosing carpet as the flooring for your home offers some unique advantages over other materials.
Not just another fence story … Here’s how to construct a fence made of forms, rebar reinforcement and shotcrete.
A step-by-step look at building a brick paver patio. Winner of the 2007 Golden Hammer Award in the Internet category from the National Association of Home & Workshop Writers.
My wife and I were returning from a week long trip about 6 years ago. She happened
Trimming out a room is now one of the hottest projects for the do-it-yourself market. Thanks to TV shows, magazines and various websites,
Pack it Down: Compaction plays a key role in ensuring quality landscape projects.
Install a floating subfloor to insulate your basement.
Here’s how to install a tubular skylight that brings natural light indoors.
Forget string and batter boards. Use the deck’s bandboards—and a cantilever beam—for fast layout and framing.
Both professionals and DIY’ers love the reciprocating saw. These things are often used for dismantling or demolishing some sort of structure, and the primal thrill
If you’re looking to dress up an ordinary room, think about installing crown molding (also spelled moulding). Very few additions make a visual impact like
Engineered wood products are a high-performance, consistent, reliable and environmentally responsible choice for everything from construction to home projects.
Improve Your Kitchen with a Brand New Countertop
From whole-house audio to camera-equipped security systems, a comprehensive structured wiring system in your home can accommodate a long list of modern-day amenities.
Rigid plastic footing forms are new alternatives to conventional forming methods for concrete pier footings. These types of piers are quicker and less expensive to
Here’s a step-by-step look at how to install your own bamboo floor.
Shed water the right way with properly installed roof flashing.
Cork flooring has an elegant and natural appearance. It is also hypoallergenic, anti-microbial and sound absorbent.
Hand planes are the epitome of fine woodworking. Extreme woodworkers use them, and serious collectors collect them. I’m both. I began with some of my
Drywall surrounds us and for good reasons. It is an inexpensive wall covering that goes up quickly. It is neutral and can be covered with
From furniture and cabinets to interior trim, refinishing can breathe new life into old wood.
Proper installation of wood siding can protect the building envelope from moisture intrusion.
Decks are such a hot item for today’s home. There seems to be no limit to the new innovations, helpful accessories and decorative accents that
A knockdown texture on sheetrock walls can give a room a warm, rustic appeal.
There’s not much glamour in gutter systems, but when properly installed, they do a great job of directing roof runoff away from your home. Flowing
Pergolas have been around for centuries, adding structure and beauty to outdoor living areas.
Create a new look and cut down on noise with an acoustic ceiling.
Worried about mold in your home? Armed with a checklist, caulk gun and a common-sense plan, homeowners can overcome the hysteria about mold and protect
When it comes to vertical tile installations, careful layout and attention to detail are key to a successful project.
Remove a window and replace it with a wall.
Casting Light on the Most Used Rooms in the House.
The kids are back in school, summer grilling and outdoor lounging is over, and in most spots across the U.S. it’s just too chilly
With winter right around the corner, there’s no time like the present to seal your home from moisture intrusion and heat loss.
Professional tips for smart roofing installation.
For those new to laying tile, the temptation is to pick the straightest wall and start laying the floor along it. While that may work
From garden accent walls to taller walls that create space for a driveway, retaining walls can add a lot to your property. And new segmental block systems make construction easier than ever.
Concrete has been used in construction since the Romans invented it about 2,000 years ago. Although it’s been a widely used material for driveways and
Night-lighting your landscape offers a creative way to showcase your home.
Homeowners are constantly repairing minor blemishes in and around their homes, but many people do not know how to properly fix these minor problems.
Cabot, the inventor of the first decking stain, shows homeowners how to protect and beautify their wooden decks.
There’s a lot to consider when building a wood fence. Here’s some advice for the do-it-yourselfer.
Using drywall to cover cracked plaster provides an economical way to give an old room a new look.
The Power of the Sun: How to Use Skylights to Enhance a Room Addition
Use lightweight gypsum plaster to repair cosmetic damage to plaster walls.
Anchoring items to concrete or masonry often requires boring a hole, inserting an anchor of some sort, then bolting or screwing the item in place.
Today’s metal roofs offer a wide range of benefits, from exceptional strength in the face of harsh weather, to a variety of styles and finishes.
Create your own planters for flowers and foliage to bring an organized look to your home or garden.
Passing the Bar: Creating a bar pass-through between a kitchen and dining or family room can lighten both rooms and provide a gathering place between the two areas.
Snap-together laminate flooring can be installed in a flash, with no glue or nails.
Compost is supposed to rot … houses are not. Unfortunately, wood rots. Unless kept dry and in the right environment, wood, being a natural material, eventually decays.
Jigsaws are great tools for both basic home repairs and more advanced woodcraft projects.
Easy-to-install, durable, less expensive … These characteristics are what make today’s exterior trim manufactured from wood alternatives so popular among busy homeowners. Do-it-yourselfers can
Building a seawall prevents the lake from washing away your shoreline.
Improvements in design and construction practices hold the key to moisture management and mold mitigation.
Real estate agents, builders and homebuyers alike realize that first impressions make a difference. Installing a distinctive entrance door made from oak, mahogany or
“To line with boards or paneling,” is how Mr. Webster describes wainscot. Doesn’t sound very exciting, does it? Wainscot, however, can add excitement and set
Give your countertops a new look with laminate.
Ask any seasoned contractor where a deck is most likely to fail, and odds are they’ll point to the ledger board. If it’s not properly installed and protected from moisture, this critical connection point can quickly become the weak link in an otherwise solid structure. That’s where Trex® Seal™ Ledger Tape comes in—a moisture-blocking MVP […]
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