Home Improvement & Remodeling: Video Series

The techniques used for whitewashing furniture are also referred to as pickling, and these techniques are used to achieve an effect of a semi-transparent, light finish over wood. Bring new life into a piece of old furniture with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home remodeling.

A homeowner that is replacing bathroom wall tiles should use a cushioned surface for tile pieces to fall on. Use a steamer to take the old adhesive off of a wall before applying new tiles with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement.

A recessed door is another word for a pocket door, which is essentially a sliding door inside of a wall. Free up 10 square feet of area by installing a recessed door with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement and remodeling.

A carcase joint can be used in a variety of ways, but the easiest carcase joint is a 45-degree miter joint that is hidden. Learn about dovetail or finger joints, and how carcase joints are used, with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement.

Aluminum siding is versatile and durable, and oftentimes only a piece of aluminum siding needs to be replace and not an entire wall. Find out how aluminum siding can get oxidized and form a chalky dust with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement.

Almost every aspect of a house that is energy inefficient can be replaced, and this process starts with having a power company inspect the home for energy efficiency. Make sure a water heater is insulated and that doors and windows are sealed with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement.

Wall decorating stencils are often used to simulate an old wallpaper effect, and this is done by cutting a shape out of a piece of card stock and using a stenciling brush. Use a contrasting color when using wall stencils with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement and decor.

Sandblasting compressors are pistons attached to electric motors that compress air into a tank, which is then released through a hose and fed into a hopper. Discover the differences between dry and wet sandblasting compressors with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement and sandblasting.

Recessed lights are commonly placed in kitchens and hallways, but there is no rule for where recessed lights can and cannot be placed. Discover how different lighting sources can be used for recessed lights with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement.

A flush beam is a header beam that lies flush against ceiling beams, and it is held in place by joist hangers. Discover how a flush beam can be used to make the installation of duct work easier with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement and ceiling beams.

There are a number of different types of insulation used for houses, and the most common two are fiberglass and blowing insulation. Get as much insulation between wall studs and dry wall sheets as possible with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement and insulation.

The difference between TIG and MIG welding is found in the way that the material is handled, and that MIG welding involves the wire becoming a part of the welded material. Discover why the tungsten electrode does not melt into the weld with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement and welding.

A Gambrel ceiling is a certain style of ceiling that can be done in any home with high ceilings. Find out how homeowners can use Gambrel ceilings as part of creative design with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement, ceilings and roofing.

When a homeowner is approaching a house wiring project, she should consider hiring an electrician for projects that involve old wiring. Learn about wiring options, such as copper, aluminum or silver, with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement and wiring.

A bar that is built for a home is a great way to enhance a recreational space, and a number of Internet programs can be used to assist in the planning process. Find out why a wet bar needs to have water lines coming in with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement.

Drafting table plans, like any furniture plans, should start with a piece of graph paper and a determination of the proper scaling. Decide if a drafting table will have a tilted top or a fixed top with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement and furniture building.

A rotary switch has circuitry that allows different electrical states to be created, and it is often found in wall switches for three-speed fans. Find a rotary switch that fits personal needs with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on electronics and rotary switches.

Before building a fence, a homeowner should decide what they are going to use the fence for, and he should build a fence to fit practical needs. Build a fence for privacy, for a dog or for decoration with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement.

Problems with laminate flooring can arise if it is used in the wrong areas, such as placed in the kitchen that can get wet, causing the underlying material to swell and split. Discover why it can be difficult to replace small sections of laminate flooring with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement and flooring.

A wheelchair stair lift is a device that enables a person who uses a wheelchair to go up a flight of stairs, and it is permanently installed in a stairway. Learn about the motor and chain system that operates a wheelchair stair lift with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement and stair lifts.

Engineered hardwood flooring can be beneficial in that it can be mass-produced at a relatively inexpensive cost. Find out how engineered hardwood flooring is easy to replenish with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement and hardwood flooring.

A wood-burning stove is a space heater, and a homeowner needs to make sure that their wood-burning stove is EPA-certified. Discover the importance of having a good supply of available wood with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement and wood-burning stoves.

There are no rules for coffee tables, but they should be around 16 to 18 inches in height, and the owner should be comfortable with the size of the table. Learn about building a coffee table with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement and decor.

Black light is a fluorescent light that is most often used for entertainment purposes, but it has also been used to detect counterfeit money. Discover how black lights only show the ultraviolet end of the light spectrum with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement and decor.

Vinyl siding is formed into shapes that often mimic wood, and steel siding is not as easy to form, but the biggest difference between the two is in maintenance. Find out why vinyl siding won't rust, while steel siding will, with help from a professional carpenter in this free video on home improvement.