Architecture

According to Wayne Drake in his book, "Crown Molding & Trim, Install it Like a Pro," the most common mistake when installing crown moulding is nailing the moulding too low or too high on the...

Building a cabin in the backyard may provide the respite you need from the stresses of everyday life. Many people do not have the time to drop everything and travel to a faraway timeshare or...

Here's a simple shelf unit for hanging on your wall that is attractive, inexpensive, and easy to do on a weekend. We first built these for one of our architectural offices in Corpus Christi, Texas...

Building a shelf into a wall creates a contemporary version of a niche. Built-ins have been used for centuries to create display vignettes as well as for storage. One of the more modern examples...

Crown molding is molding that is placed between the ceiling and wall. Crown molding is generally decorative, but can also be installed to hide flaws. This type of molding can meet on the inside...

If a homeowner wants to wallpaper the den, paint the foyer, or build a deck, the project will be much easier if the square footage is calculated. Laying ceramic tile on a floor will also require...

The garage is an area where homeowners typically store unused household items, tools and lawn equipment. Adding a new wall to the garage can add new storage options and relieve space constraints....

Retaining walls are stone, rock or wooden structures that hold land or soil away from buildings or other areas, often reducing erosion. Retaining walls provide an instrumental function as well as...

Retaining walls are stone, rock or wooden structures that hold land or soil away from buildings or other areas, often reducing erosion. Retaining walls provide an instrumental function as well as...