Carpentry

Contoured wood is most often found in crown molding and other types of wood trim. But over time, the finish on contoured wood can start looking old, dirty and in need of repair. Forget using...

There are many applications where sandpaper is needed to complete a home or automotive project. The problem is that regular sandpaper may not be available in your time of need or you do not have...

Installing a wall shelf is easy with the right tools but still possible with limited equipment. Let me tell you how.

There's nothing like a good set of tools that are also organized to help simplify home repair jobs and emergencies. The tools described in this article are for general household needs. Its a good...

Planning on installing new baseboards yourself? Installing baseboards can be a fun project for any do-it-yourselfer. It's a relatively simple job that only requires basic carpentry skills. Here is...

This article will tell you how to build a walk in tub/shower professionally. If you want to know how to tile a tub/shower or install a tub/shower surround, look at the attached articles

When you have let your wood deck go for a while and the weather and elements have turned it gray, you need to bring it back to life!!!! We have neglected ours, but you can save it!!! Looks great...

Cutting and installing crown molding can seem overwhelming if you have never been shown a few simple little "tricks of the trade." It is one area of finish carpentry that is almost like a "magic...

Tired of trying to unlock or lock your old lock ? Can't insert your key in to the lock properly? Here is what you need to do.

Ever wonder what to use for a mallet if you don't have one? Well, you can make an instant mallet and then convert the hammer back to a regular hammer. You not only save money, you save space in...

A chair is made up of a number of small, relatively weak pieces of wood that all work together to make it strong enough to hold a person. However, if a joint is loose, the overall strength of the...

Let's say you are in need of a ruler or measuring tape for your latest craft venture and you suddenly realize that you don't have a ruler or measuring tape on hand. What are you going to do? How...

There is no BIGGER small problem than trying to remove a stripped screw or bolt. Stripped screws and bolts can be a pain to remove even with the right tools. Getting that stripped bolt head from...

The breeze blowing through a screen door is one of the most satisfying of life's small pleasures. But when the screen is worn out, it look bad and invites mosquitoes into the house. Replacing...

Install vinyl cove base like a pro.

This article will teach you how to shorten a hollow closet door, if you only need to take off two inches or less. If you need to take off more than two inches off your closet door the project...

You sit down on your favorite wood chair and suddenly you hear a noise. You look down and notice there is a split in your chair leg. How do you fix it? Below is the way to go about fixing a split...

Caulking your own bathtub can save you a great deal of money. Every caulking job sooner or later needs to be replaced. However, a good caulk job done correctly can last for years. Here are some...

Your toilet flapper is what seals the water in the tank. Over time your flapper can corrode and leak. Here are a few ways to determine if that flapper needs to be replaced.

Carpets are an essential part of your homes décor and a single spot can damage how you present you home to the world. And since no one as a money tree in the backyard. How do you clean up a...

Screen repair can be expensive. So why pay someone else when you can do it yourself, saving time and money.

Most cabinet or drawer knobs (or pulls) can loosen with time. No matter how many times you tighten them with a screwdriver, they are still loose and annoying. This is likely because the screw...

If you burn candles you may have to deal with spilled candle wax at some point. Here is an easy and reliable way to remove the wax from your carpet or rug.

Adding a vise to your new workbench is a great addition to your tool set and makes working on difficult items a snap.

Here is number four of a series of methods to finish or hide the edges of plywood for furniture or any project requiring attractive edges.

There are many times where you want to make sure that what you're building or laying out has nice square corners, but you may not have a framing square with you. Or what if you're laying out a new...

Crown molding is often hailed as the pinnacle of interior trim work, and the pinnacle of crown molding is a properly executed exterior corner joint. To make this joint properly requires more than...

Sometimes, you cannot nail straight on into a joint because of how it is positioned. When this happens, you can toe-nail instead to affix the two pieces of wood together. This practical measure...

Sometimes, when hammering a nail, you may nail it in the wrong spot or bend it (from not hitting it straight). When this happens, you often will need to remove the nail from the wood and try...

A cheap multimeter from your local electronics store (like Radioshack) will work well as a moisture-meter.

Nails are less like big pins and more like small chisels, and hammering a nail into a piece of pine or similar soft wood without splitting it is easy once you understand how nails are made. Nails...

The easiest way to avoid skin stains is to wear a long sleeved shirt, pants and gloves while working on a project. But that's not always the most comfortable way to work. Most nontoxic home...

Plastic mobile home skirting is readily available in most areas of the country, but it is easily damaged with a weedeater, and needs replaced every few years, at substantial expense. You can make...

How to use a nail gun safely goes beyond reading the instruction manual that comes with it, although that's a good start. New users and seasoned carpenters are hurt every day by improper use of...

In this article I'm going to share with you the steps you would need to take in order to safely remove candle wax from your carpet without causing any further damage.

A nice railing can be a beautiful addition to any stairway. Not only is it decorative, but it also serves as an important piece of safety equipment. Though railings are most often found on the...

This article will show how to quickly and inexpensively cover an exterior wall that has become unsightly and so bad that even painting it won't help any more. This area had termite damage as well....

Whether you have floating wood floors, or your floating floor is laminate, special care must be taken when cleaning. Proper care and cleaning will extend the life of your floors, giving you a good...

Did your heating or cooling bill jump dramatically? Air may be escaping through small openings in your windows and doors. Typical homes lose about 11 percent of their air through doors and 10...

Why pay a carpenter to build closet doors when you can do it yourself? Building and installing closet doors can be accomplished with these directions.

Wooden shelving is beneficial in any room, garage or basement. Many thin metal shelving units buckle under heavy loads of books, cleaning supplies or tools. Sturdier metal shelving units are...

Do you want more airflow through your house in the summertime and don't want to pay a fortune for it? Follow these three easy steps to putting your own vent system on your house.

When dealing with windows, particularly when replacing old windows, you will often come across the term "double-hung." It is rare to find new single-hung windows from replacement suppliers, but...

Wooden door handles have been around since people started using doors. Handles made of wood are very cost effective, durable, and simple to make and maintain. Depending on the type of wood and...

Learning how to miter cut crown molding is moderately easy. The key is to apply the old suggestion to "measure twice and cut once." The molding pieces add a decorative touch to any...

The old saying "What goes up must come down" is very true, especially if the structure is unsafe, or if the space is needed for new construction. Many old buildings, factories, and residences do...

Before applying a polyurethane coating, a wood surface should be cleaned to remove dust and debris. Sometimes, even with pre-prep cleaning, dust still makes its way into your freshly painted and...

Is drab concrete flooring ruining the look of your home? Installing hardwood flooring is a wonderful way to beautify and upgrade any room in your house. Hardwood flooring will turn your garage or...

After swinging a hammer over a million times in my life I can tell you that it does matter on the size of the hammer. Here are some tips that can help you choose the right hammer for you.

Garage organization instructions usually talk about shelves and cabinets along the walls, but what about all that empty space near the ceiling? With a few common tools and a few dollars' worth of...