Here’s Phase II of a basement Renovation—The Finish Line By Mark Clement In Phase I of our renovation we spent time on infrastructure, converting a
Geometry Lessons from a Math Teachers’ Past By Clint Thomas, Photos by Zoe Thomas How many of us asked at least once, and probably multiple
Get-started Advice for First-timers and Idiot-proofing for Pros. By Mark Clement
A Project for the Pros Our mission at Extreme How-To is to cover professional-grade home improvement projects for the do-it-yourselfer—but we have our exceptions. Roof
Ready to update and remodel a room in your home? If you are like many homeowners, your kitchen is at the top of the list.
Following the successful introduction of a new Single-Width Slate 12-inch tile with an enhanced profile in early 2015, leaders at DaVinci Roofscapes® are now offering
Give your kitchen a brand new look. By Danny Lipford I often get questions from homeowners about painting cabinets. This is one of the most
Contemporary Styles and Comfort Amenities By Rob Robillard According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) 2015 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends report,
Our habit of occasionally changing houses means that I have been through the ritual of finding
Replacing an Entry Door and Transom Window By Matt Weber Our latest door-replacement project
Galvanized pipe and 2x lumber make beefy “industrial” shelves. By Matthew Weber
By Larry Walton, Photos by Mark Walton If you’ve ever seen a saloon gunfight in an old western movie, it more than likely involved a
Up Close with Glass Shower Stall Enclosures By Rob Robillard My brother, a master plumber, always says the shower is the heart of the bathroom.
By Larry Walton Removing the old mirror was an easy decision. However, that left us with the task of covering the same area or repairing
Modular kits make design and installation easy for the DIY’er. Adding a traditional spiral staircase can be an intimidating project for a homeowner, because the
Don’t Flush your Money Away By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography by Zoe Thomas
By Larry Walton Our first task for this loft project was to put in a new open rail,
Have you ever come face to face with a wet patch in your basement completely covered with a black fungus-like substance? What you are seeing
When Replacement Windows Aren’t in the Budget By Matt Weber
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
By Tom Mathews Painting is the most common home-improvement project, and the tools and supplies to do the job are constantly evolving. Here’s a roundup
Preparation, coordination and communication are your keys to success. By Rob Robillard Many people do not know how to plan a bathroom remodel. As a
Keeping water where you want it. By Rob Robillard
Surgical Repair of a Rotten Sill, Trim and Siding. 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
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 A frank look at what you can expect.
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photographs by Zoe Thomas Trim Paint with Perfection.
By Larry Walton Under the Hood — Install an oven range hood to upgrade your kitchen’s exhaust system. When the Vendettis decided to upgrade their
By Matt Weber Careful planning, labor-saving products and elbow grease are the keys to success for a DIY bathroom remodel. Bathroom upgrades rank among the
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 Mark and Theresa Clement Make a Splash It may not seem so, but a great backsplash can be the difference between a kitchen and
Home-improvement projects can become a war zone, so protecting the surroundings is critical. Protective Products Int’l Inc. has smart way to prevent unwanted scratches to
Want a quick project to spruce up your bath, kitchen, bar or powder room? Consider installing a new sink.
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq., Photography by Shellye Thomas Organization and time management save the day.
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
The total cost for your bathroom remodel will depend on many factors, including how extensive the project is, where you live, what types of
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 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 Matt Weber, Photos By Hal Jones Creative thinking combined with innovate building products give rise to a beautiful basement bathroom. Hal Jones was adding
One of my favorite tasks when renovating is the demolition process. But for this project I took the role as observer and watched the contractors
Decorative Hardware puts the “Bling” in Interior Decor
The Extreme How-To staff spent a few days in Chicago, Illinois, in October to attend the 2011 Remodeling Show/Deck Expo. The Remodeling Show brings together
We begin our kitchen makeover with demolition today. We scheduled a crew to come in and when I left this morning, there was still no
See how one college student updated his dorm room.
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
Q: I had an electrician install 22 recessed remodel-style can lights in our basement ceiling. A lot of holes had to be cut for running
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: When hanging drywall, how far apart should I space the drywall fasteners? A: Fastener spacing for installing gypsum panels depends on the particular
Hidden treasures in overlooked places can provide the right wood at the right price for your next project.
Rolling out a New Look in an Old Flooring Standard
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.
By Matt Weber Quick Tips for Wall-to-Wall Carpet As I sat down to type this article on DIY carpet installation tips, I heard a radio
How to Install a Touch-activated Faucet
Replacing your shutters? Consider installing decorative urethane shutters for years of low-maintenance curb appeal.
New Tools, Materials and Techniques for this Traditional Flooring Material
New Energy Star-qualified windows produce a quick return on investment.
Q: I am trying to remove my old laminate countertops. After popping loose a couple of screws, the countertop tilts up easily, but the backsplash
Man’s oldest metal, copper, is an ideal material for kitchen and bath renovations.
The EHT staff came across an interesting paint system at the National Hardware Show that offered a way to decorate an existing countertop surface
Section 1: Cutting, Gluing, and Seaming Solid Surface Basics · What’s Covered · Tools Needed · Cutting · Gluing Two Pieces Together · Finishing The
Upgrade to energy-efficient vinyl windows Not every window replacement job goes smoothly. That’s what contractor Steve Roth discovered when hired to replace dated aluminum
You can update your kitchen quickly and inexpensively
Save money by installing a tile countertop yourself. By Matt Weber Available in a wide range of patterns, colors and prices, porcelain and ceramic tile
By Karen Templer A team of remodeling professionals offers sage advice on making your kitchen dreams a reality. When the time
Break on Through to the Other Side: Knock through a wall to build an awesome bar pass-through.
While pewter bowls, flatware, chaffing dishes, and hand painted trays may make up an entertainer’s dreams, those visions can seem more like a nightmare when
Q. What is an incinerating toilet? A. Designed for use where no drain lines or septic/sewer system exists, an incinerating toilet is a waterless toilet
A Step-by-step Approach to a Beautiful and Budget-conscious Bathroom Overhaul
Need to store stuff for a while, maybe longer? Here’s a quicky-tricky rolling rack that’ll hold everything—and then some.
Using ceramic tile is an inexpensive and quick way to update your kitchen counter tops.
Although showers laden with ceramic tile look great, leaks are an inevitable fact of life. You can’t assume your shower floor is waterproof just because
Nothing sets the décor of a room like wallpaper, or the more correct term, wallcovering. Wallcovering is available in a myriad of colors, patterns, and
“Antiquing” is a special cabinet or furniture finishing technique that can enhance the look of a bland surface by artificially aging the wood. The
Here’s a case study of a bathroom remodel from re-caulking to radiant heat floors.
Enhance a bedroom by creating custom built-in closets from stock cabinets.
From painting and cabinet repair to new floors and countertops.
A bedroom remodel is fairly fundamental. Most everyone has done something to the bedroom to make it their own, whether it’s as simple as a
Keep ahead of the game with mildew-resistant building materials.
Replace old windows to reduce energy costs and add value to your home.
Q: Can I install plastic laminate over a countertop that’s already covered with existing laminate material? A: Yes, but the existing surface must be even
Knee-deep in books? Get organized by constructing your own home library.
Shop smart when choosing new appliances for a kitchen remodel.
A close look at material options and DIY installation
Homeowners are enhancing comfort, curb appeal, resale value, energy and maintenance savings with environmentally-friendly replacement windows–an investment that pays for itself and other remodeling projects.
With the right tools and techniques, you can create custom trim and molding.
Trim techniques for the DIY’er—from planning and prepping to scarfing and coping.
Wainscoting can enhance any room in the house. Here’s a step-by-step look at how to install.
Here’s a look at what to expect when contracting the project.
Install a floating subfloor to insulate your basement.
Here’s a step-by-step look at how to install your own bamboo floor.
Proper installation of wood siding can protect the building envelope from moisture intrusion.
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