Oftentimes our homes start to look a little drab as the seasons wear on and your glass doors or barndoor hardware need a little more
(guest post by Megan Wenzl) If you’re anything like us, you love your home. Taking pride in where you live is one of
(guest post by Nate Smith) Any roofing job can be dangerous, whether you are an expert or a beginner. The nature of the
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
Last week, we upgraded a ceiling fixture with a new chandelier from Lamps Plus. This lighting fixture was located above the staircase we recently remodeled
(guest post by Owen Wright) Do you want to freshen up and give your cabinets a second life? Would you rather consider replacing, refinishing
Okay, back to my ongoing to stair-remodeling series, which you can follow in my previous blog posts here. On the last episode, I had to
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
Homeownership can be challenging, rewarding and exciting. This is particularly true as you settle into a new house and get to know its character quirks,
I saw an interesting study recently on what Americans want in a dream home. Northshore Fireplace surveyed 2,000 Americans to determine their hopes for
(guest post by Jesse Peralta) Home is where the hearth is! A fireplace not only makes for an attractive focal point for a room,
Nothing can boost your in-home entertainment experience like a fully-equipped home theater. Although setting up a media room at home is an exciting project,
Just in time for the coming spring landscaping season, EHT covers the construction of a large paver patio and its accompanying dry-stack walkways and fire
Back to my ongoing stair remodel… A funny thing happened on the way to installing the remaining treads: Everything went haywire. I’ll try to sum
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
Our last blog post showed how to remove wooden stair treads. This post will show how to install the new treads, which were provided by
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.
Day 2 of staining the parts of our new stair system involved a lot of repetitive motion. After the wood stain had completely dried on
(guest post by Adrian Brito) You may not realize it, but roof vents are vital for maintaining a healthy roof and for keeping
(guest post by Pete Campbell) There have been tremendous changes in the roofing industry over time. With newly emerging businesses and a competitive market,
Last week I attended the Craftsman Launch Event in Baltimore, MD, where I got an advance look at 1,200 products the brand is rolling out
A broken bucket handle or cracked shop-vac aren’t just minor annoyances on the job site – they’re common frustrations that can lose you money in
(guest post courtesy Frazier Roofing) When you move into a beautiful new home, you’re probably not thinking about the inevitability of having to replace
Professional builders and DIY’ers alike can take advantage of the American Wood Council’s online (and free to use) Maximum Span Calculator for Wood Joists
(guest post by Emma Lewis) If you have a small kitchen, there are ways to make it look and feel better with a few DIY
(guest post by Steven Willson) Most carpentry contractors need to hire extra employees many times during a typical year, depending on the season or amount
Extreme How-To’s first book, The Quick & Easy Home DIY Manual, is now available at Amazon.com and other fine retailers! Order your copy in time
(guest post by Victor Hill) A generator can support crucial appliances such as heaters, refrigerators, and regulate temperature during power blackouts in your home. Suppliers
(guest post by Linda Parker) If the annoying sound of dripping doesn’t get you first, your next water bill might prompt you to tackle a
by Merle Henkenius If your home’s drinking water has an unpleasant taste or is occasionally cloudy, an inline water filter is often an easy and
With fall just around the corner, many of us can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Your air conditioning unit survived another year, keeping your
(guest post by SoilidSurface.com) Let’s start with some basics here; Corian® is a man-made, solid-surface material with a wide variety of uses, including countertops,
(guest post by Abe Knepp) Whether you rent it or own it, your home is a place you should be proud of. That’s a
photo © Elenathewise /123RF Stock Photo Mice kept under constant light for several months experienced negative health including pro-inflammatory activation in the immune system, early
(guest post courtesy SolidSurface.com) Wondering what the latest trends in kitchen design are? A few may surprise you! The modern kitchen is winning out over
(guest post by Ted Leger) It took one time working with lumber and wood stock and I was hooked. From then on I loved to
(guest post courtesy Western Red cedar Lumber Association) How do you restore an ageing aggregate patio in desperate need of repair? Well, you have a
(guest post from SolidSurface.com) Corian® solid surface is quickly becoming one of the hottest building materials among DIY’ers. This amazing product line is durable, dependable,
(guest post by Sure-Loc Edging) A home’s landscaping should have clean lawn lines with sharp borders and have well defined bed areas and walkways. Sure-loc
(guest post by Century Home Improvements) Top Five Ways NOT to Clean Your Downspouts Keeping up with your rain gutters is a must to home
(guest post courtesy SolidSurface.com) Adding backsplashes to your kitchen, bathroom, or any room in your home can give your living space a boost of color
Having recently filed my Federal income taxes, I’m now thinking of ways I can pay the U.S. government less of my earnings next year.
(guest post by Kevin Morse) Ready to update and remodel a room in your home? If you are like many homeowners, your kitchen is at
(guest post by Chan Plett) It’s a familiar situation: you’re browsing your real estate app and up pops the perfect home in the perfect
(guest post by Francesca Holmes) There is nothing like the ambiance of a crackling wood fire or natural gas fireplace any time of the
One of the issues when doing a basement makeover is light. Since basements are typically below grade, natural light is often hard to come by.
Before beginning any project, you first need to take measurements, accurate measurements. I don’t mean just the length and width, but also the height and
Check out our video on keeping wall tiles straight using a ledger board. Even a first time tiler can achieve professional results.
Several months ago I tested a Wagner Paint Eater and found it to exceed my expectations. I used it for its intended purpose, removing loose
A whirlwind of projects went on this past weekend, despite the forecast of rains. All but one of the projects scheduled were exterior and the
This past weekend wrapped up the traditional end to summer and like many of you, my family spent it on the lake. We have two
Well $1500 later, including a new main pump for the filter system and a rebuild of the Polaris Vacuum System all is well. Here is
Growing up in Alabama, my mother always had a garden. When we lived in the country, the garden was on a plot below our house.
Are you considering updating a bath, kitchen or maybe even adding a bar to your home, then you will want to check out our series
The tile are installed and grouted. I won’t say there weren’t moments of exasperation, but now that it’s all behind me, I can sit back
Rarely have I had tool failures, but this week has been an exception. Monday night I had a Dremel rotary tool die an ignoble death.
Installing ceramic or porcelain tile should not be an intimidating project and with the right tools you can get professional results. My first tile installations
Several factors affect tile layout. My suggestion is before installing the tile permanently, do a dry run. Lay out the tiles, dry(using no mortar) to see what
Many years ago I converted a porch into a sun-room for my parents. The room gets more use than others and has become a family
Just like you, I cringe when I have to pick up material for a big project. The current stage of dock renovation is painting everything,
Well this past weekend temperatures here in the Deep South hit the mid 80s. What happened to the mild 70s I wanted? The greening of
This past weekend I had a few tools to use and review that I was really excited about. Now many times, these great expectations die a quick
It is springtime in Alabama. Forsythia is already blooming, jonquils and crocus are beginning to drop their blooms, but the nights are still cool and
I was talking with my good friend Doug Mahoney yesterday. Doug is editor of ToolSnob, and writes the tool columns for Popular Science and Popular
About a week ago I polled 10,000 readers regarding various areas related to Extreme How-To. Thank you to all who participated. Surveys help us better
(Editor’s Note, The complete story is found on NJ.COM link is at the end of the blurb. Wow, this one is even too weird for
Some of you had asked about what should an upgrade from one wood type to another on cabinets cost? Well I e-mailed Dura-Supreme Cabinets in
Several times a year, home improvement editors and trade magazine editors travel to see new products, tools and etc. Now some of the time we
PEX plumbing is being used more frequently in today’s construction, tell us about your experience with it. Have you used it in existing construction or new construction
I was talking to Kyle Carpenter at Solidsurface.com a few weeks ago about working with Corian™ and some of the other materials used in solid surface
I was talking to Kyle Carpenter at Solidsurface.com a few weeks ago about working with Corian™ and some of the other materials used in solid surface
I was talking to Kyle Carpenter at Solidsurface.com a few weeks ago about working with Corian™ and some of the other materials used in solid surface
I was talking to Kyle Carpenter at Solidsurface.com a few weeks ago about working with Corian™ and some of the other materials used in solid surface
We are putting the finishing touches on a step-by-step installation guide for solid surface countertops for the DIY homeowner. Would you consider installing this material
HVLP sprayers offer the highest quality finish available for woodworking, automotive, furniture or any other application that requires an immaculate finish, and the 1040VR is the
Extreme How-To and Punch! Software bring you Weekend Projects. Punch! supplied the design software and Extreme How-To brought the “How-To” to Punch!’s latest software edition. Punch!
Extreme How-To Blog is reborn.
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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