Carpentry

Sometimes small children like to show their artistic abilities by marking up the walls with markers and ink pens. These markings on the wall don't necessarily mean that the wall will need to be...

A great innovation in woodworking products is the paintable and stainable wood filler. The wood filler is made with different wood species so that it will stain to shades similar to those of the...

Wood trim is milled from several different wood types, such as pine, poplar and oak, and each type of wood will receive stain differently. Failure to apply stain to your wood trim correctly can...

Restoring interior wood trim is a great way to save money by not having to go out and buy new trim. If you have an older home, some of the wood used from the trim back when the house was built is...

Cedar shake siding can provide an attractive and durable look for a house. This low-density, lightweight softwood weathers and changes color naturally, and it can remain untreated. But homeowners...

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...

An exterior door is usually an expensive item and careful thought should be given before you replace it. If you have a door that is showing signs of age, wear and tear, you may want to consider...

Wood windows are unrivaled when it comes to beauty and authenticity. They help add to the value of any home--even more than does vinyl or metal windows--and they function more smoothly under...

If you have ever been making something with wood but the nail went into the wrong place, or maybe the hammer hit the wood too hard and created a dent, it tends to ruin the look of your project....

Wood filler can be used to fill cracks, voids and holes in all types of wood. You can buy it in a variety of colors or you can tint it yourself using the same color of stain that you will be...

When you have let your wood deck go for a while and the weather and elements have turned it gray, you need to bring it back to life!!!! We have neglected ours, but you can save it!!! Looks great...

Installing trim on your kitchen cupboards can add a stylish touch to your kitchen by creating a visual accent on otherwise plain cabinetry. You can add trim to the doors as well as the bottoms and...

Wall trim can add visual interest and professional polish to a room. Baseboards, crown molding and chair rails are all options to dress up your room. Doing it yourself takes some patience and...

Pine lumber is cut from several different types of pine trees that grow throughout the United States. Pine is a softwood evergreen tree, is very plentiful and grows at a much faster pace than...

Stripping any old wood stain varnish is an important step when it comes to re finishing wood. Old varnish and wood stain can cause the new coat to peel off in a matter of weeks. To avoid frequent...

Cedar contains aromatic oils that not only repel insects, but help to keep water from rotting the wood. There are two types of cedar, western and eastern red. Western cedar is typically used for...

Carpets are an essential part of your homes décor and a single spot can damage how you present you home to the world. And since no one as a money tree in the backyard. How do you clean up a...

Cedar siding requires regular maintenance, mainly because it is a type of wood and it can go through some abuse. Regular maintenance, like cleaning, can prolong the condition of your cedar siding,...

Staining trim molding is an integral part of the trim process. If you stain trim before you cut and install it, rather than after, you save time by eliminating extra steps, such as taping and...

Why pay a carpenter to build closet doors when you can do it yourself? Building and installing closet doors can be accomplished with these directions.

Over the ages, wooden fences have served a three-fold purpose. They have kept out the unwanted drifters, they have contained the horses and cattle, and they have provided for an aesthetically...

Refinishing kitchen cabinets is an inexpensive way to make it feel like you've remodeled the entire room. Before you start, give some thought to the overall look you'd like to achieve. You will...

One big part of making kitchen countertops out of wood is selecting the type of species to use. Hardwoods like maple, oak and cedar are the best and most durable. However, you do not need to use...

If your little Rembrandt has messed up a wood piece of furniture. Do not paint over it yet!!! This is a very easy process that will most likely have your table looking like new.

Gasoline stains can be tough to fight. Not only are they difficult to remove, they also leave behind a strong smell that can make a room uncomfortable to be in. This article outlines some...

Stairs channel foot traffic and are certainly going to be the most worn and torn bit of flooring in your house. A hardwood set of stairs is likely to require refinishing twice as often as hardwood...

The word stain has a negative connotation in our society, but wood stain can add a tremendous ambiance to a home. Applying wood stain is an easy process that is well worth the time and effort....

Building your own stereo cabinet can be a rewarding experience. From design to construction, the project is left in the hands of the individual to build. When the project is completed, you will be...