This article explains 10 common problems related to light frame or residential construction and the corrective steps to help you reduce callbacks and complaints while improving the quality of your light construction work.
There’s more to constructing a quality rough-framing corner than simply nailing three boards together. Here are a few techniques to help you build it smart and build it strong.
By Matt Weber I spent most of last spring building a big deck, so I wanted a big set of stairs to match. A width
Build useful storage shelves and closet cubbies in the otherwise unused areas of your home. With a little work and ingenuity you’ll be surprised at the many organized areas you can create.
Working with stone is an age-old craft that is very satisfying. A stone project has a sense of immortality.
The comprehensive guide to building a brick barbecue pit from the DIY and home improvement experts. What would fall be without football? And what would
When shopping for gifts this holiday season, keep in mind that new tools are always a good pick for a serious DIY’er. And if you
By Mark Clement The Hole truth: Tips for digging the perfect Post-Hole
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
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 Charlie Self Here’s a heavy-duty garden bench for the DIY’er with a green thumb. When it’s time to pot flowering plants, or
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
Q: When hanging drywall, do the panels install lengthwise or across the studs? A: On walls, installing the panels horizontally reduces the overall linear
Q: A fallen tree limb has punched a hole in our aluminum siding about the size of a baseball. The damage appears to be limited
By Mark Clement EHT shows how to hang cabinets plumb, level and square in rooms that aren’t.
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq., Photographs By Zoe Thomas My wife and I decided to replace our
By Larry Walton I’m sure you realize that your truck is one of the best tools you own. Not only does it get
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 It’s a drill press. Check out some modern features and DIY jigs.
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
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
Storage areas can easily be found by building above your garage. Install an attic access ladder and take advantage of the unused space.
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
Use lightweight gypsum plaster to repair cosmetic damage to plaster walls.
Create your own planters for flowers and foliage to bring an organized look to your home or garden.
Snap-together laminate flooring can be installed in a flash, with no glue or nails.
Give your pickup a pickup. A two-stage automotive upgrade can give your truck a big boost of horsepower.
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.
An automotive expert gives advice on changing cabin air filters.
If your toilet, or water closet, is old or in need of repair, you may find it’s cheaper to install a new one than to
The addition of skylights adds sunshine to any room.
Above-ground pools are inexpensive ways to beat the heat in hot summer months. Most above-ground pools are surrounded with a free-standing deck that is typically between 3 and 4 feet high.
Looking to get “back to basics” with woodworking and furniture making?
With the right instructions and background many home repairs are quite simple, and that goes for soldering copper tube, too.
Changing a vehicle’s engine oil and filter is sure to save motorists time and money from trips to the service station.
DeckWise® Hardwood Finishes are the perfect means to refresh and restore your deck or siding to its glory days. Ipe Oil® semi-transparent hardwood finish will bring out and restore the natural wood color of any hardwood, add protection harmful UV rays, and can add years to your hardwood lifespan with annual upkeep. While most wood […]
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