Carpentry

The ability to frame and hang drywall enables you to build nearly anything. Whether you are building a shed or a bedroom, the process and skills are the same.

Formica type laminate countertops have dominated kitchen counters for the past half century. However, laminate countertops frequently outlive their stylishness. A sure bet to rejuvenate a worn...

According to the James Hardieplank Web site, there are many benefits to replacing vinyl siding with masonry products. While both masonry and vinyl products are rot and termite resistant, vinyl...

There are four measurements associated with band saws and the blades used for cutting material. The first is the overall length of the blade. Secondly the is the teeth per inch or TPI. Third is...

Sooner or later wood will rot in the most inconvenient places on the home. Most often you will find wood rot at the bottom of door jambs. Doors do not have to be replaced due to a water-logged...

If you are taking something apart to repair or replace it and discover that a Philips head bolt is stripped, what do you do? Removing a stripped Phillips bolt can be a simple task with the right...

The piston-like motion of a reciprocating saw's blade cuts aggressively through wood. It's ideal for carpenters, framers, demolition crews and electricians and plumbers who have to cut through...

Drywall is used in almost every home and can be damaged easily or incorrectly installed. You may need to patch a small hole or cover an exposed seam, but the process to fix these problems is...

The easiest way to finish interior wood trim is to do so before you hang it. Painting or staining small pieces of wood is much easier when they are sitting on a flat surface, like a floor, than...

Restoring interior wood trim is a great way to save money by not having to go out and buy new trim. If you have an older home, some of the wood used from the trim back when the house was built is...

Many types of replacement doors are available for your home at your local home improvement center. You may want to purchase an energy-efficient exterior door to lower your utility bills, or...

Builders prefer concrete block for quickly built, solid walls that often require no additional finish. Tedious trowel work required to "point" smooth lines of mortar between stacked blocks can...

Siding is a key part of every home. Siding not only is the main visual of your entire home, but it also is one more layer of insulation to protect you from the elements on the outside. There is a...

Hardwood steps provide an attractive covering for any staircase. The overall installation is a relatively easy project requiring a few different tools to accommodate the hardwood stair...

Keeping wooden privacy fences clean involves more than simply spraying them off with a garden hose. Over time, dirt, weather and age cause damage. If you do not take steps to keep wooden fences...

The bathroom remodel is made complicated because it is one of the centers where plumbing and electricity are of the utmost importance. While you certainly don't want to cut corners on these two...

You can improve the security of your house by installing deadbolts or sliding locks to all your exterior doors. These types of locking mechanisms anchor the door by sliding a bolt through a latch...

When the knives on a jointer become too dull to use or get nicked, your first impulse may be to buy a new jointer. You wanted a bigger one anyway, and the idea of trying to adjust all those blades...

Trex is a wood-plastic composite made of recycled plastic and wood waste. A primary use for this material is to make outdoor decks, but it is also good for railings, fences and trim. All exterior...

Blade alignment on a table saw is crucial for the quality of your cuts and your personal safety. A blade that is not aligned can increase the risk of kickbacks and result in a kerf that is too...

Pocket doors are many homeowners' favorite space-saving device, until it comes time to remove the pocket door hangers. What makes pocket doors so wonderful is that they literally disappear into a...

Only knowledgeable craftspeople should cut metal with a bandsaw, an often-tricky task. Because you put yourself into more potential danger when cutting metal with a bandsaw than when cutting wood,...

Whether you are framing and installing an interior door in a newly-constructed space or are are trying to create a new doorway in your existing home with studs already placed in the wall, you'll...

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

At times it is necessary to pull out a corner cabinet without removing the countertop. Whether you are making room for a dishwasher, modifying a cabinet, or have some other compelling reason for...

Adding a roof to your porch provides you, and your porch, with much needed protection from the sun, wind, rain, snow and ice. However, you must ensure the new porch roof matches with your existing...

Nearly every man-made object, from shelving units to motherboards in computers, is connected by screws. When the head of a screw becomes stripped from improper installation or wear and tear, it...

Removing a glued down countertop can be challenging if the glue was applied to the entire top edge of the base cabinets that the countertop sits on. No special tools are available to remove a...

The metal blades for all bandsaws ride on rubber or urethane tires. The tires are thin, circular pieces that fit over the metal wheels. The purpose of the tires is to protect both the metal blade...

Although windowsills are installed to last 10 or 20 years, sometimes, because of rain or termites, for example, they become damaged and unsightly. The longer your windowsill remains in disrepair,...

Pull-down attic stairs sometimes require replacement due to wear and tear. This job can be accomplished by an experienced home handyman with a helper. First, measure the opening of your attic door...

Collecting crystal figurines is an expensive hobby, so when you accidentally chip or break one, it can be frustrating. You might not have a crystal repair shop nearby, so repairing your fine...

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...

Brick veneer is a low-cost way to get the look of solid brick construction. Traditional wood stud walls are erected, sheathed with oriented strand board and covered with a moisture barrier. The...

Whether you're a first-time homeowner or an experienced do-it-yourselfer, choosing a new heating-ventilation-air conditioning (HVAC) system is one of the most complicated tasks you can attempt....

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...

Window sashes are the movable parts of windows that contain the panes of glass. The most common types are hung windows, such as double-hung and single-hung. Older windows of this type often had...

Hand power tools can fail at the times when we least expect them, especially on top of a ladder and on the weekends. In some cases the fix can be as simple as a loose or broken wire. Other repairs...

Building a closet door for that closet space left over after a remodel project may seem a daunting project for the average Do-It-Yourself woodworker. With precision measuring, good tools, patience...

Stair stringers are the support boards that hold the treads. The treads are the boards your feet come into contact with as you climb the stairs. The overall height of the stair is called the rise....

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...

Most of us have heard horror stories from friends or neighbors about projects that were started and never completed due to cost overruns. The key to preventing this type of disaster is careful...

Here's an affordable idea to help organize food and, at the same time, create kitchen storage space. This can be integrated easily into any room décor because you are the designer. Build this...

Thin wood is generally classified as any thickness under 1/8 of an inch. These small pieces of wood can be used to conceal lesser quality frame boards. Thin wood or veneers can be expensive....

The Victorian Era, from 1837 to 1901, produced many striking homes, with strong architectural and stylistic elements that set them apart from the housing of other times. Buying a Victorian home...

Mobile home wall studs become damaged or warped over time causing lumps in the wall covering. If the wall bows out too much, beyond what you can stand, you must replace the wall studs in a safe...

Are you looking to add more room to your home? You can add living space by turning your garage into another room. Whether looking to add a bedroom, rec room or any other type of room, by following...

The building you recently purchased, to refurbish for office space, has hard pinewood floors. You want to show off the wood, but the previous owner chose to paint them with brown latex. It will...

Installing wood windows can be difficult if you are not sure what to do or how to do it. The process is straightforward and methodical in its application. By following these steps, you can finish...

Wall framing is absolutely essential to any framing project. It must be done correctly and safely, or you may have structural and compatibility problems down the road. Most carpenters swear by the...