Carpentry

The caulk around your tub provides a waterproof seal between the tub and the tile or other wall material, spanning the gap without allowing moisture to seep through. If your caulk is corroding,...

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...

When performing home renovations, you might give your screws or hinges a once over with a paint brush. Perhaps it is to conceal the screw heads, or maybe you did it accidentally. Once the paint...

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...

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...

Some homeowners prefer the rustic look of nail heads protruding from interior wood trim. Others prefer a more finished appearance in wood trim. If you prefer a smooth finish in wood trim, you will...

Many specialty woodworkers, boat builders and cabinet makers find it necessary to make their own edge tools to have the proper implement for a certain job. Working with their basic techniques, a...

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 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...

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.

Utility knives are extremely useful for home improvement projects where a strong, straight cut is needed. Because of their sharpness, safety in using utility knives is the most important tip, and...

Utility knives are handy tools that are used in construction, at warehouses, at the office, and for sporting and home applications. You can use utility knives to cut boxes, fabrics, carpet, foam...

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....

If you have ever owned or lived in a home built prior to 1960 or 1970, you probably have some experience with traditional wood frame windows and the attendant restoration duties. The glazing, or...

When removing trim from a door, take a few precautions so you don't destroy the aesthetics. The job won't take long and will come out looking almost as good as the day the door was installed.

Vinyl baseboard is used mostly for commercial buildings such as stores, hospitals, and offices. This type of baseboard is used because it is inexpensive, hardy, and easy to install. The vinyl...

Installing peel and stick tile is an easy way to upgrade cement floors and improve the look of garages and basements. There are many tile types, styles and manufacturers available. This type of...

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...

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

Removing molding is sometimes difficult to do without breaking the molding or damaging the wall your removing it from. There is nothing worse then planning on reusing a piece of molding and then...

Over time, a cabinet door can become difficult to open and close. Doors that rub together and won't close properly because of layers of paint are a common problem. Another problem may be that the...

Repairing any piece of furniture with wood putty often is an option for do-it-yourselfers. Wood putty is available in different types and a variety of colors. Here's how to make that old piece...