Carpentry

Over time, even the best built cupboard and cabinet doors can begin to sag and bind a little. Just think about the number of times a kitchen cupboard door is opened in just one year--and then...

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.

Wood screws and lag bolts have a lot in common. In fact, a lag bolt is often, and more accurately, called a lag screw, and it behaves much more like a wood screw than any type of standard bolt.

Screws are versatile fasteners that you may need on many home carpentry projects. They come in a variety of sizes, thread and drive types, and head shapes. Each have their uses, and it's almost...

Most homeowners who are lucky enough to have vinyl siding find that sooner or later something needs to be attached into the siding or trim. Christmas lights are a great example or maybe a hanging...

Screws can often be tricky to use. In many materials, a screw seems strong enough to hold, but the bond weakens in time, creating damage to the object and making it useless. Drywall is one of the...

Nothing is worse than a stripped screw or hole. Furniture and anything else breaks down much more quickly with loose screws. Not only does a loose screw provide a weaker piece of furniture, it...

Replacing cabinet hardware is one of the quickest and most cost effective ways to give old cabinets new life. A burst of color or a change in attitude is just around the corner with the plethora...

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...

A router is a very versatile tool. It can be used for decorating shelf edges, shaping rails and stiles for cabinet doors, cutting dadoes or even jointing wood in a pinch. If you've used one for...

Installing a wall shelf is easy with the right tools but still possible with limited equipment. Let me tell you how.

French doors add style to a room and allow for ease of movement, especially when moving furniture or other large objects in and out. Like single doors, French doors are prone to sticking along the...

When replacing or repairing decking, stubborn screws are a common problem. Common Phillips head screws often strip as they are being installed. Don't worry, there are lots of options to remove...

Deck screws are used during deck construction. Using high-quality deck screws will alleviate several problems that may arise from using lower-quality screws, including cracks, splits, nail raising...

Sliding bypass doors are typically used to cover closets or laundry space. They come in handy if both sides of the area are not needed at once. They are also useful for large spaces that never had...

Applying wax to your screws while working on wood furniture, flooring repairs and wood carpentry projects not only lubricates the screws so they install easier, but the friction from installing...

Pocket holes allow furniture and other items to be put together tightly and neatly. The oval-shaped holes are drilled under tables, chairs and other items to join two pieces of wood together....

Anyone who has built more than one or two things in their lifetime has had the frustration of realizing that a carefully placed screw has turned just past the point of no return and is now loosely...

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...

An old bathroom cabinet makes a good workbench to place in your garage or basement. By using an old vanity, you will save money and provide a good place to work on your next project. Bathroom...

Owning a dog is not for the faint of heart nor the penniless. Dogs require food and medical care and can ruin furniture and rugs. They also need a home of their own. Constructing a doghouse might...

Sticky drawers, lopsided doors, saggy shelves, missing knobs...anyone who lives in a house has experienced this kind of thing. Replacing old cabinets may be financially out of reach, but minor...

One of the easiest ways to give your kitchen a makeover is to change the cabinet doors. You could attach the new door to the old hinges, but most of the time you will want to replace the hinges at...

Damaged cabinet drawer slides can be an annoying inconvenience. Sometimes it's due to lost mounting screws, but more often the slides are damaged. Replacing them is a fairly easy task, even for an...

Many homes and offices are made with metal studs instead of wood studs. Attaching cabinets to metal studs after the Sheetrock is installed is virtually the same process as with wood studs. During...

Sagging cabinets are a sign that somethings has gone wrong. There are different reasons why cabinets sag. It is primarily due to improper installation, weak screws, or cabinet flaws. Whatever the...

Replacing a mirrored medicine cabinet is not difficult at all. Many medicine cabinets are recessed into the wall and secured to studs. A recessed cabinet looks much nicer than a flush mount...

Installing sheetrock around a shower unit is a simple task, but there are a few steps to advance your work to a professional level. It is important to shim the transition from the nailing flange...

Blum makes a variety of hinges, all adjustable in three dimensions: you can move a cabinet door 4 mm left or right, 5 mm in or out of the door opening, or 2 mm up or down to allow the door to fit...

Blum European Hinges can be adjusted so that you can move the doors side to side up to 10mm, in and out 8mm and up and down 4mm for a perfect fit without removing the hinges from the door and...

The differences in screws are as varied as the uses for them. Size, shape and length of the screw depend on your need for it. It can be important to know the differences in screw head types if you...

Cabinet damage shows up mainly in drawers and doors. It is difficult to find contractors who will take on these projects because they are too small and time consuming. Though the project seems...

Drywalling a ceiling is not complicated, but poses a physical challenge because you have to hold each 4-foot by 8-foot sheet of drywall up against the ceiling long enough to mount it with drywall...

Add extra living space to your home by insulating your basement with rigid foam board. It's easy to install yourself and doesn't shed toxic fiberglass bits like fiberglass batt insulation does. It...

Patio door handles or locks are very easy to replace. They are somewhat interchangeable between manufacturers, even if they look different. Most patio door handles and mortised handle/lock...

If your door isn't closing properly, there is a little space on the top, and it moves when you pull upward on the doorknob, you've got a sag. The movement isn't actually in the door but in the...

There are many types of screwdrivers. Choosing the right one leads to the successful completion of projects and eliminates problems such as stripped screws. Most types of screwdrivers are designed...

Wooden shelving is beneficial in any room, garage or basement. Many thin metal shelving units buckle under heavy loads of books, cleaning supplies or tools. Sturdier metal shelving units are...

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...

There are screws suitable for different materials. It's ill advised (and often impossible) to try to use a wood screw for screwing metal or a metal screw for screwing wood. Screws differ from each...

If you have locked yourself out of a room, and the doorknob screws are on the same side of the door as you, removing a locked door knob is no different than removing an unlocked doorknob. Broken...

A workbench for the corner of your basement or garage is a really good, practical idea, especially if you want to put every square inch of your work area to use. Instead of filling that unused...

If you frequently use a table saw, you'll want it up off the floor so it's easier to access. Stands for table saws can be expensive, though, depending on the brand and type. Building a...

A rail provides added safety to a set of stairs in any type of setting, whether it be a staircase in your home, on a boat or in a factory. Building a stair rail for a front porch is a simple...

Do you enjoy working in your garage on carpentry projects or perhaps on cars and need a large workbench? A workbench is a great addition to any garage or workshop and provides space for tools and...

A popular convenience for a shower is a shower bench. A bench serves multiple uses, such as assistance and rest for the elderly while in the shower. It can also be used for balance while washing...

Your garage is a great place to store items, especially garden tools and supplies. With a useful combination of wood shelves, strips of pegboard with hooks installed and some conveniently placed...

Pegboard provides an ideal storage solution for lots of areas in the home. In the workshop, garage or even a scrapbooking room--having a pegboard mounted on the wall provides storage and...

You can install your own vanity

Though stripped screws can be a nuisance, it is next to impossible to prevent this from happening once in a while. A single stripped screw is often enough to prevent an entire case from opening,...