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.

A variety of construction and carpentry jobs require you to tear down a wood structure. In the process, you will need to remove nails. You could do it with a hammer, but a better option is to use...

Adding multiple layers of design elements creates interest. A chair rail can add elegance and dimension to a room. Place a chair rail to separate two wall colors, top wainscoting, or to simply add...

Oak trim adds a natural and elegant accent to your home and décor. Use pre-finished oak trim in new homes, or to replace old or damaged trim. Pre-finished oak trim allows you to bypass the...

Once your concrete slab is poured, you are ready to stud the concrete. Studding the concrete is a cool way of saying "attach the sill plate for your walls." Sill plates are the bottom run of wood...

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...

Nail holes is mouldings around doors and windows can prove unsightly. Repair them quickly and easily using a few supplies readily available at most home improvement stores. The repair itself...

A DeWalt nail gun is a great way to save time on home improvement projects, but only if it is working. Learning how to troubleshoot your DeWalt nail gun can save you the time and effort of...

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...

Unlike interior doors that require minimal effort for installation, exterior deck doors present a different set of concerns. If not installed properly, an exterior deck door may not close and seal...

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...

Replace door trim moulding when it becomes weathered due to natural elements, such as wind and rain, or when you want to update the look of your home. Door trim adds a decorative touch to your...

Installing trim work is very rewarding. Looking at the finished product brings a sense of satisfaction for a job well done. Though usually not extremely difficult, there is a level of skill...

Installing hardwood floors can add value and beauty to your home. Wood floors complement many home decor styles and blend well with a variety of paint colors and furniture fabrics. When choosing a...

Crown molding looks great when it is installed in a house. But many people struggle with installing crown molding due to lack of experience or training. And even once they learn how to cut it,...

If you have carpeted stairs and want to change them to hardwood, you can do it yourself. Most carpeted stairs are not finished with hardwood; the carpeting is installed directly over the...

If you use your garage as "do-it-yourself" central, one of the best tools you can have is one of the simplest--a workbench. A solid work surface makes it easier to do whatever small or large...

Vinyl siding is easy to install because of its pre-slotted nail holes and curved bottom edge for hooking previous courses. This type of siding is pre-colored, so there is no need to paint it. As...

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...

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....

The rusting of a nail is a chemical reaction that depends on several factors. These factors relate directly to the nature of the nail and the surrounding environment. An uncoated porous iron nail,...

85% of a painting job is in the work done before you ever pick up a brush. The final coat of paint won't look nearly as pristine or last nearly as long if the wood beneath it hasn't been prepped...

Chipboard is a form of plywood made by pressing and gluing hundreds of small wood chips together. This type of plywood is cheaper than regular plywood made from large veneers of wood and a little...

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,...

The main problem with trying to frame a shed on an existing concrete slab is trying to set the sill plate. The actual framing follows a standard process, the only exception being that you may have...

Do you want to learn how to install facia metal without paying someone else the cost to do it? Here are 3 simple steps in achieving this task.

Hardie siding has become a very popular material for both homeowners and home builders. Hardie siding is very durable and weatherproof, and it installs almost the same way as conventional siding....

There are two types of nail guns: those that use an air compressor and those that are cordless, or battery-operated. A nail gun that works off of an air compressor is called a pneumatic nailer,...

At times, window sills must be replaced due to damage. The causes for this type of damage vary from a badly-executed original installation to a building structure that is poorly designed....

If you have a door that opens by it self, there is a simple fix. The doors swings open because the wall or door was installed out of plumb.

This is how to install floor to ceiling faux square columns.

Pulling 16 D nails out of a 2x4 when they are driven into the lumber is sometimes difficult to do if you only have a hammer. I’ve seen guys use two hammers using the claws of one hammer positioned...

Banging your fingers while hammering nails can be extremely painful. With any do-it-yourself project, it is important to make sure that you have the right tools and safety equipment. There are...

Knowing how to properly assemble an air compressor and nail gun is not only important to the carpentry work you are doing, but to the safety of yourself and those around you. A nail gun can be...

If you're handy with a hammer and a leveler, installing an exterior door is easier than you'd think. It helps if the pre-existing door has been taken down, allowing you the freedom to just step in...

In order to frame a house, you need to know how to nail the stud to the floor. This process, toenailing, can be done by hand but the nail gun provides the quickest method. To use the nail gun for...

Toenailing a board allows you to strengthen the joint of two boards that form a 90 degree angle. You can use this technique to get stubborn or bowed boards to align properly. With a little...

Who doesnt like nailpolish. Its great on nails,not so much on carpet. Espacially when it lands and you step on it and ruin that beautiful polar bear white carpet. Not any more, here are some ways...

Baseboards can take a lot of damage over time. Replacing them is one of those minor home repair projects that will instantly spruce up a room. If you have a free weekend, pull off that old trim...

Although hammering a nail sounds simple, it takes a bit of practice to pound a nail correctly so that it doesn't bend or lean over. You want it to go in right the first time so you don't have to...