Carpentry

Garage floors, or slabs, are one of the easiest projects to form. You can make cement forms out of wood planks and have the whole thing ready in half a day for your concrete. As long as you have...

Newel posts, the upright posts featured on staircases, are elegant touches to any home. They come in two varieties: turned and boxed. "Hollow newels" are not usually considered true newels,...

You are ready to install new plush carpet in your basement. You have the carpet, padding, glue and all the other supplies you need for installation. You have one question---should you seal the...

The task of removing a wood floor ranges in difficulty depending on how the floor was attached, what kind of sub-floor there is, whether or not the boards were glued down and whether or not you...

Painting the concrete floor of your basement can add instant new life to an otherwise gloomy space. Use a light color or faux painting techniques to create a polished look without spending a...

You want to install new flooring in your kitchen or another area of your house. You have your new flooring and you are ready to tackle the floor project. One problem: the current flooring is...

Outdoor dogs need shelter from the elements. It is unfair to expect your pets to suffer inclement weather and still remain healthy and happy. However, a quality dog house does not necessarily have...

A finish is a seal that protects hardwood, cement, tile and stone floors from wear and tear. The finish will reduce dirt and moisture damage, and will enhance a floor's beauty with new color and...

Doing home renovations yourself can be rewarding and save you money at the same time. While updating the look of a floor may require the removal of carpet padding staples, this is not a difficult...

Trafficmaster laminate flooring creates a beautiful floating floor suitable for both above and below grade installation. The natural beauty of wood combined with a tough, scratch resistant finish...

Bathroom subfloors are no different that any other subfloor, with the exception that bathrooms are usually smaller and must be able to withstand the weight of a bathtub. The structural...

An old wood floor that's soft and rotting presents the real danger of stepping right through it. It's an especially common problem around toilets, because of the moisture that can buildup there....

Installing floor registers (the air vents found on floors) is a simple process that can improve your home décor and give you complete control of the room's air flow. These days, floor...

Since a basement stays relatively moist throughout the year, it is necessary to add a few extra steps of precaution when installing wood onto concrete. By following a few simple steps, a...

When installing a vapor barrier on concrete floors, a finish floor will need to be installed to cover the polyethylene material used for vapor protection. This covers the unsightly polyethylene...

There are two main types of cabinets: wall cabinets and floor cabinets. Wall cabinets are generally placed in an area where they can be attached to at least two studs within the walls. Stud...

Carpet installation goes more smoothly if the baseboard installed along the carpeted areas is done with the carpet in mind. In many cases, the baseboard trim for carpet areas is installed either...

Before you lay new wood flooring, vinyl tile, carpet or other floor materials, you'll want a smooth, even sub-flooring installed over the old floor. This provides a solid, level work surface to...

The space under your deck or porch is one of the most overlooked places to store items. While it is possible to simply go with the "out of sight, out of mind" mantra when utilizing this space,...

Learn the proper techniques to successfully install your own hardwood floor.

Spa decks can be both aesthetically pleasing and functional. They can function as a way to lie by the spa and also for easier access to get into the spa. Spa decks can create a romantic get-away...