Carpentry

Every homeowner should be aware of the fact that, sooner or later, your roof is going to have to be replaced. Although some roofs, such as metal roofing and clay tiles, have thirty or fifty year...

Before you commit to pouring concrete in your slab forms, you need to make sure that the slab is in "square." Being "in square" means that all corners are at 90-degree angles. No matter what shape...

Oak trim is an excellent way to update a home. It is reasonably inexpensive. Oak is a hardwood that will last a long time and can be stained or painted in numerous colors. Painting oak kind of...

Ordering a replacement for your exterior door requires accurate measurements. The measurements are not complex, but if you get one measurement wrong, your door may not fit in the opening or...

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...

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...

Wall framing is one of the few elements of building that can be learned or self-taught after a few general instructions. It is a great ability to have in the homeowner's arsenal because it will...

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...

Replacing damaged or rotted support columns on your porch is hard enough work without having to wonder if the roof is going to collapse on you. Don't take chances. By properly supporting the porch...

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...

Calipers are used to precisely measure linear distances. The common vernier caliper, developed by Pierre Vernier, a French mathematician and instrument inventor, is easy to use and read without...

One of the major obstacles you face when installing a drop ceiling, is how to cut the frame and tile to fit around a fixed beam. Simple guidelines on the proper way to measure, cut and finally...

Vernier calipers are a type of measuring device used to measure precise increments between two points. Vernier calipers work best when used between parallel points, their intended design. Due to...

Moulding around a window or door is the finishing touch for the interior. Moulding is usually wood, pine or oak, and comes in various designs and sizes. Whether painting or staining the moulding,...

Adding a door to a building with metal siding is a convenient alternative when you need extra storage, an extra garage, or even plan to convert a metal room into a barn or an office.

Building a concrete slab for a home, office or deck requires basic math and calculation skills. Concrete slabs are available in many different sizes, shapes and thickness. The one that you choose...

Installing a new entrance door or replacing an old one can add appeal and convenience to your home. As there are many types of doors on the market, make sure to purchase one that's rated for...

Technical tape measures all share the same major components. They are all enclosed in either a steel or plastic case. They utilize a friction type hold mechanism to stop the action of the interior...

Learn how to use different tools on a tool belt in this free video guide to basic hand tools - tape measurer.

Taking measurements with a tape measure is quick and easy to do. Follow these guidelines to get accurate measurements for any home improvement project.

Determining a roof's pitch is a fundamental roofing skill but, luckily for professionals and amateurs alike, it is one of the easiest skills to learn. Even for the complete roofing novice, the...

When you put in base molding, you must be able to measure accurately. How you measure in preparing to install base molding will determine how well the job turns out. There are some key things to...

Sometimes space in the home is tight. If you want to maximize the space you do have, you should think about creating a corner cabinet to display or store items in your home. Building a corner...