Interior Home Repair

Refinishing the wood beams on a ceiling is somewhat of a backbreaking chore. You will be standing on a ladder for long periods of time, working with your arms above your head to sand and stain the...

Installing a handrail is a safety feature that every staircase should have as it offers protection from falling and support when walking up and down the stairs. If your staircase handrail needs to...

John Boos butcher block is one of the most well known kitchen tools among both professional and amateur chefs. Boos butcher blocks are used by numerous celebrity chefs on the food network...

Oak is one of the most venerated woods for home decor but over time, finished oak trim can lose its luster and become damaged, soiled or stained. Refinishing oak trim will help restore it to its...

It is possible to repair termite damage. However, the repair methods and costs vary greatly, depending on the severity of the damage, the structure that is damaged and your specific situation....

Sometimes countertops are painted very badly and need to be removed or changed so that they don't ruin the decor of the kitchen. Before doing this, the first thing to determine is what type of...

You have just removed wet moldy drywall only to find rotten wood studs hidden in the wall. These will need to be replaced. A carpenter would be more than happy to do this for you. This does not...

Many older homes have wood floors that were installed up to 100 years ago, and the floors are starting to show wear. Likewise, you might have old carpet and are thinking about pulling it up, but...

Staircase balusters are important safety features that protect small children or animals from falling through the stair railing. Balusters also enhance a staircase's beauty and style. Replacing a...

All home repair and decor projects should be done with caution. Although a project may seem easy, often times it is more difficult than expected. Installing corner shelving is fairly simple, but...

Paneling is actual wood that covers the wall from top to bottom, so you shouldn't be able to see any of the product behind the paneling. However, if you plan to drill holes into the wood it helps...

Any type of home repair or home project needs to be thought out before being executed. Something that sounds as simple as replacing wood on a cabinet door with glass is actually not so simple....

Wood floors and vinyl floors that look like wood are beautiful and easy to clean. Factors such as ease of installation will help you choose between engineered flooring such as Konecto flooring and...

Wood trim is a beautiful accent in any home. Wood trim can be used around windows, doors, as base trim, chair rails or crown molding. Chips and cracks can occur in wood trim from nails, changes in...

There are alot of small things that you can do to improve the looks of old things in your home if you are on a budget and "new" is not in it. One thing that will dramatically improve the...

Once termites have invaded your home, it is hard to get rid of them. According to Termidor, termites cause $5 billion worth of damage every year. Sometimes the termites are present for decades,...

What home owner has not admired and dreamed of having beautiful wood floors throughout his/her home only to be discouraged at the reality of keeping those floors clean and shining? Believe it or...

If you want to refinish a painted wood floor, you first have to get rid of all the paint. This may seem daunting, but once you get started, generally you will find that the process is not as bad...

Wood pellet stoves are becoming increasing popular. Because the wood pellets are made from sawdust and sawmill waste, they are considered a "green" fuel. Wood pellet stoves are valued because of...

Puppies and full grown dogs often get excited or anxious and decide to chew on your wooden doors, tables or furniture instead of using their own bones and sticks for the job. Luckily, the damages...

Stair treads probably get more---and more intense---foot traffic than just about any other surface in your home. Stained-wood stair treads can become worn and discolored over the years as a...

You have decided to attach one-half inch drywall with screws instead of using drywall nails. Those choices are among the first decisions you will make toward a successful drywall job. Commercial...

Is your wood stair railing coming apart or shaking loose? Are you thinking about replacing a wrought iron railing with a wood one? Is your existing wood railing outdated? Installing wood stair...

Scratch marks are all too common in homes. Although modern materials can take a lot of wear and tear, they are certainly not indestructible. If you have wood furniture, tables, or floors you are...

For such small creatures, termites causes a tremendous amount of damage. While the damage is horrible, it is slow moving. Learning how to spot the signs of a termite infestation can alert...

Repeated opening and closing, rough handling and humidity can cause swinging shower doors to sag. Typically, this sagging occurs on the door's handle side. When a shower door sags, it is nearly...

Power planers are used to remove large areas of wood faster than sanding by cutting wood directly off the surface. Operate a planer safely with tips from a handyman in this free video on home...

Old wood can be refinished by removing the old varnish, filling cracks and adding a new urethane or shellac finish. Bring the natural grain of an old piece of furniture to life with help from a...

To grow, mold needs suitable temperature, oxygen, moisture and food. Mold extracts food from organic matter. Mold can cause health problems, such as allergic reactions, and can be unpleasant to...

Mildew is a common fungus. Indoors, it is most commonly found in humid areas such as bathrooms, basements and anywhere with low air circulation and high humidity. This can include wooden...

Stickers, bumper stickers, duct tape and other forms of tape can leave a sticky residue on your wood furniture, walls or floors. Various household products, such as baby/mineral oil, vegetable oil...

Repairing and refinishing cabinets in your mobile home is one of the quickest and most satisfying projects to freshen the appearance of your kitchen or bathroom. Following the steps in this...

Explains a couple of ways to repair doors stripped hinge screw holes.

Vanity benches show signs of wear and tear over time, just like everything else. However, restoring a vanity bench (or stool) is preferable to buying a new one for a few reasons. Vanity benches...

If you are like many people that live up north, you have some form of a wood stove somewhere on your property. Maybe you have thought about changing it over to use the pellets that are now...

Homes all over the country can be infested by the dreaded termite. This insect will work quietly and devastatingly inside the structure of your house and can do serious damage if not removed. ...

Termites can wreak havoc on the structural integrity of your home. Most of the time, termites remain unseen, doing their damage where nobody can see them. Luckily, there are many indicators that...

A scroll saw is an electrically powered table saw designed for detailed cutting. It's primarily an armature hanging over a table that can be swiveled and tilted to accommodate any angle cut....

Any private residence or commercial building needs staircases if it contains more than one floor. If you will be building your own set of stairs in your home or office building, choosing the best...

Staining kitchen cabinets can be a easy inexpensive way to give your kitchen a new look. Learn how to stain your own kitchen cabinets.

It's hard to imagine why, but sometimes a perfectly working door can stop latching. The cause is due to wood swell, but it can be quite annoying. The key to fixing this problem lies with moving...

If these methods will repair small imperfections in you wood, they may save you from a major stripping job.

When replacing a tongue and groove board in an existing floor there are special steps that must be taken both when pulling the old board up and also when putting a new board back down. The board...

Make old office furniture look new! Learn how clamp wood veneer furniture patch to repair old furniture in this free woodworking video.

Furniture restoration tricks. Learn how to sand wood veneer furniture patch to repair old furniture in this free woodworking video.

Make old office furniture look new! Learn how to glue wood veneer furniture patch to repair old furniture in this free woodworking video.

Make old office furniture look new! Learn how to cut wood for wood veneer furniture patch to repair old furniture in this free woodworking video.

Furniture repair tips. Learn how to prepare scratch or chip in furniture for wood veneer furniture patch to repair old furniture in this free woodworking video.

Furniture restoration tricks. Learn how to match wood grain for wood veneer furniture patch to repair old furniture in this free woodworking video.

Furniture repair tips. Learn how to determine what type of wood you need for wood veneer furniture patch to repair old furniture in this free woodworking video.