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Replacing a kitchen or bathroom countertop can dramatically improve the look of the room. Whether you're planning for the future or an immediate change, you'll want a reasonable idea of how much...
Trimming your home can be a very cost-effective way to enhance its beauty, but only if you are able to keep the costs of that trim down. Trim wood can be surprisingly expensive to buy and use, so...
Measuring the square footage of a room is a necessary first step for many do-it-yourself projects inside the home. For example, knowing the area of a room is essential for determining how much...
Window arches come in all shapes and sizes. To properly measure the trim for arched windows, you will need to determine the radius of the window and the arch type for the window. Windows arches...
Moulding is such a nice addition to many aspects of a house. You can find it almost anywhere; walls, floors, doors and windows are just a few places. However, moulding will not do any good unless...
Base molding runs along the floor to covers gaps, unfinished wall bottoms and adds a finished look to room. Base floor trim is installed after doorway trim and is usually the last trim installed....
A homeowner who feels confident in proceeding with basic carpentry jobs may hesitate when confronted with building a wall that will have a door. Framing a door opening is not difficult, however,...
How to Measure a Counter Top
Before measuring a counter top, identify whether it is one or multiple pieces. Measure a counter top with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself home repairs.
How to Measure Kitchen Cabinets
To size kitchen cabinets, measure the height, width and depth. Learn more about measuring kitchen cabinets with tips from an experienced handyman in this free video on do-it-yourself home repairs.
How to Measure for Carpet
In order to measure a room for carpet, the necessary supplies are a long tape measure, a calculator and a piece of paper for write down measurements. Find out how to measure from baseboard to...
How to Measure for Buying Carpeting
Carpet is usually bought in square footage, so it's important to measure a room's square footage before going to buy carpet. Find out how to adjust to rooms that aren't wide enough for certain...
How to Measure Stair Carpet
When measuring stairs for carpet, remember to take the risers and the lip on the risers into account. Measure the length and width of the landing for stairs with help from a home repair specialist...
How to Measure Windows
When measuring windows, keep in mind that window size is based on the finished opening that exists around the windows. Measure windows before constructing a valance or putting up curtains with...
How to Measure a Room for Carpet Tiles
When measuring a room for carpet tiles, use a tape measure to determine the distance between baseboards. Try to make measurements in a room without moving furniture with help from a home repair...
Baseboard, or floor molding, provides a finished look to any flooring project. It is installed along the bottom of the wall, hiding the edging of carpet or tile. Typically, a baseboard is 2 to 3...
Molding provides the finishing touch to a window, door or a ceiling. Having the right measurements and angles is key to using molding in your home's design. Since molding is usually much thinner...
Within this article you will learn how to cut moulding using various types of saws and the various angles and methods used to make accurate cuts and the tools needed to create these cuts to...
Wine racks are a great way to display the types of wine that you have. They are also a great way to manage your wine, as well as store your wine. A wine rack is wonderful because you are able to...
Adding shelves to a closet is an easy, cost-efficient way to add storage space to your home. Depending on what you need to store, shelves can hold items large to small. The possibilities are...
Painting a room can be a daunting task. One thing some people don't think about is how much paint they will need to paint their room. You will want to figure how much paint you need to paint the...
One of the most frustrating things to happen when painting your home is to run out of paint and have to stop what you are doing to go to the hardware store and buy more. This article will list...
Replacing old outdated doors is an excellent way to improve the value of your home. Properly fitted doors can also save in energy costs, provide improved privacy, and improve your home's security....
You can never have enough storage space in a home, but many people ignore one of the best options for adding storage to their home, building shelves into an existing closet. Just think about it,...
Ready for new carpet, hardwood, tile or natural stone? Measure your are with this easy to understand approach to "How to Measure Square Foottage".
Measuring to Make a Lamp Base
Remember to measure wood before you make cuts. Learn how to measure wood for a lamp base in this free video on home decor and lighting.
Whether you're building new stairs or just renovating, you'll probably want to install a new handrail with any staircase remodeling job. Installing a handrail for your stairs should be done as a...
When you are building a set of stairs, you must know how to measure the stairs for the amount of wood you need for your stair stringers. Your stringers are what your steps actually attach to....
Whether you are updating your bathroom hardware, changing out kitchen drawer pulls, or adding designer handles to your dresser, it's quick and easy to measure for cabinet handles. Just grab a tape...
Installing base and shoe mold requires accurate measurements. Measure each area, and check again after you saw your piece to make sure the piece fits before installing it. It is important to check...
Installing base molding involves fitting two pieces of wood together so that they fit like jig saw pieces. The first step in the process is measuring outside corners in base molding and more.