Clik here to view.
Removing Glued Down Carpet
Taking up glued-down carpet can be tedious and time-consuming, especially in a confined area. However, that shouldn’t keep you from the new flooring you want. The Model 6300 Dremel Multi-Max...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Make Shelves for a Wine Rack
In addition to providing convenient storage for your wine collection, a wine rack can add a decorative touch to a kitchen or dining area. With the Model 6300 Dremel Multi-Max Oscillating Tool and the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Lay Vinyl Floor Squares
Vinyl tiles come in a variety of patterns and make a durable floor covering for the kitchen, bathroom or recreation room. They are relatively inexpensive, and the fact that you can lay them yourself...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Attaching Moulding Onto Cabinet Doors
Production-style cabinet doors are nothing more than pieces of plywood with a mitered edge. They are plain and simple. You can transform them into high-end cabinet doors simply by adding a perimeter of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Types of Baseboards
A baseboard covers any gap left between a wall and a floor. Besides protecting the bottom of the wall from damage caused by furniture or feet, a baseboard provides an aesthetic touch that adds a bit of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Salvage Reclaimed Barnwood
Old barns can be a treasure trove of building materials. While some of the materials may not be able to be used again, lumber from old barns can be used for a number of projects ranging from picture...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Nail Crown Molding on a Cabinet
Crown molding adds a finished touch to the top of cabinets and attaching it requires some special techniques. Crown molding is never nailed to the face or side of a cabinet. Instead, the molding...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Decking & Fencing Wood Damage
Rain and sun can be equally hard on decking and fencing wood. The ultraviolet rays in sunlight break down wood fibers and cause discoloration and shrinking, which can eventually lead to cracking....
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Sand a Clear Coat Without Sanding the Paint
Automobile manufacturers have been clear-coating since the 1950s, but modern clear coats are harder and thinner than the original lacquer finishes. Usually composed of a two-part urethane system, a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Repair Pulled Out Screws in Particleboard
Composed as it is of wood chips and particles bonded together with a synthetic resin, particleboard is a construction material that is best hidden behind flooring, countertops or cabinet veneers. Its...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Easy Way to Waterproof Plywood
Most plywood designed for water exposure is manufactured with waterproof glue, but the exterior of the plywood still needs to be sealed. Moisture will penetrate and swell even the best plywood and over...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Can I Use to Make Stairs Less Slippery?
No one wants to fall down the stairs. It’s a simple truth and despite the fact that people tend to take great care to avoid them, falls still occur. Some stairs are just more slippery than others and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Paint Cypress Lumber
Cypress is a relatively abundant wood, often found in doors, door frames, clapboards and other fittings. In most instances, painting cypress lumber is the same as painting any other type of lumber....
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Paint a Cupboard With Shellac
Shellac is an old-fashioned and somewhat outmoded wood finish, but it still has its uses, especially for those who want to both color and seal a wood fitting at the same time. Shellac also has the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Best Ways to Glue Plastic
Countertop laminates are durable, almost indestructible plastic covers for kitchen base cabinets. They are waterproof, and often remain on the countertop the lifetime of the cabinets. Typical glue will...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Valuable Carpenter Tools
Carpenters use a variety of tools. Most of them have been used for many years. Some are very specific to carpentry, while others can be used by other tradesmen. Most of them are used at every home...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tips on Staining or Painting Dowels
Some homes, particularity those with a Southwestern design, use exposed dowels as part of the design aesthetic. This design is carried throughout the structure, all the way to the exposed beams that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Best Coating for Dark-Stained Cedar
Cedar is a widely used wood for outdoor fences, patio furniture and trim. It can also be used for interior projects like chests or interior woodwork. It is one of the most stable, rot- and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Repair Cracked MDF
Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) consists of wood fibers glued together under pressure, but it is a very different material than wood. Whereas wood has a complex internal structure, the structure of MDF...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Hazards of Lacquer & Paint
Paints, lacquers and other synthetic coatings are ubiquitous in our lives, covering most ceilings, walls and floors. After being applied to a surface and left to dry, these substances are typically...
View Article
