Carpentry

A sticky door, or one that rubs against its frame, is one of those jobs on most "to do lists" that never seem to get done. Part of the reason is because the door will often stick less when the...

When a door lock won’t catch or a deadbolt gets hung up on its strike plate, rather than trying to adjust and move the catch or plate itself, you can quickly fix the problem by doing a bit of...

Vernier calipers are used to measure in very exact amounts. Generally, they are used to read measurements within .001 of an inch. Digital calipers are easier and quicker to read than dial calipers...

How to take care of Carpenter Bee nests. As large bees fly around your head you may wander what to do about them. These are carpenter bees, they bore and damage your wooden structures. And they...

A deck with a handrail should have a fence. If the deck is higher than 18 inches, you should install a gate instead of gaining access to the yard beyond the deck. A few things should be pointed...

There was a small cigarette burn on my livingroom carpet once and it nearly broke my heart because the carpet had only been down for little over a month. I couldn't afford financially to replace...

If you've ever gotten a burn hole in your rug, chances are you've tried to repair it because, lets face it, wall-to-wall carpeting isn't cheap to replace. When attempting to get a flawless,...

If your little Rembrandt has messed up a wood piece of furniture. Do not paint over it yet!!! This is a very easy process that will most likely have your table looking like new.

It has been said that good fences make good neighbors. The shadow-box fence allows for some privacy but still have the opportunity to talk to your neighbor. It’s semi open design allows air to...

I'm sure you've heard all about self-empowerment, doing things for yourself as a way to better yourself. Well, how about going for it? The next time you have a typical handyman task, tackle it...

It's advisable to use coped miter cuts for inside corners when you are installing chair rails, baseboard or crown molding. Learning to use coped joints is an effective way to avoid being left with...

Anything constructed out of wood needs to be finished or sealed to protect the wood. This is doubly important when the wood is outside where it will be exposed to weather. There are different...

How to make a wooden gate in six steps.

Repairing a door jam is not a small job, but it can be done by the average do-it-your selfer.

The main problem with 2X4's? They're generally warped! You are ready to start on the next home improvement project and you realize those 2X4's you purchased are warped. The reason they are...

When repairing cracks or filling holes, you'll need to use wood putty. Unfortunately, some stainable wood putties are pretty dangerous because they have toxic chemicals (like kidney damaging...

Gasoline stains can be tough to fight. Not only are they difficult to remove, they also leave behind a strong smell that can make a room uncomfortable to be in. This article outlines some...

If your home has windows that are glazed with putty, you might need to repair or replace that glazing putty on occasion. Re-glazing windows is not a real simple task, but with patience and...

Repairing cigarette burns in your carpet is very inexpensive and fairly easy. Burns in your carpet look very bad and if you are renting you have a good chance of losing part or most of your...

Installing drywall is an art but is not impossible for the average person to learn. Here are the basics.

You can make your own sandpaper belt at home with only a few common products. Make sure you don't leave too much slack when gluing the belt together and also make sure you don't cut too much off....

Dowels are a great way to fasten wood to give it more stability than just using screws. Dowels are small, cylindrical pieces of wood that fit into holes at a joint of two larger pieces of wood....

Reclaimed wood is not only beautiful, it's environmentally conscious as well. Just think, it's estimated that over 3 trillion board feet of lumber have been produced since the early 1900's, and...

The fireplace mantle is the part that goes over the fireplace, and is visible from the room. If you are dissatisfied with your mantle, then perhaps the ideal solution is to build your own, using...

How do you get up that awful pastel stain on your carpeting?

Is the weight of all those soccer trophies making your daughter's prize shelf droop like a loser? Don't blow the whistle on it just yet. You can have that sagging shelf looking like a winner again.