Outdoor storage sheds take the overflow of stuff out of garages. If you are going to build or buy a shed, start with excellent shed plans. The free shed plans you find might not be your best option. Storage sheds and garden sheds are pretty easy to build. Be careful of some shed kits, as they can contain low-quality materials.
Bathroom remodeling is one of the most stressful remodeling jobs there is. To make the job worthwhile, start with great bathroom remodeling ideas. Remodeling a bathroom can take a few days or a few weeks, depending upon the type of bathroom remodeling plans you choose to work with. Select a bathroom remodeling contractor who can prove to you he will be on the job each day until it is complete.
Pantry organizers can be fixed shelves or ingenious pullout pantry drawers. Pantry organization helps keep food fresh, as foodstuffs don't get hidden for months behind other things in the pantry. My kitchen pantry is a combination of fixed shelves and five rollout drawers that hold cans, jars and boxes of food and juices.
Spray painting is not as hard as you might think. Airless spray painting is a popular method that has come a long way in the past 25 years. Spray can painting is the method most people begin with, as it is convenient and inexpensive. Spray painting tips range from shaking the paint well before spraying to lightly misting the surface being painted.
A kitchen backsplash will keep walls dry and make them look dramatic. Kitchen backsplash ideas can range from ceramic tile, solid stone, stamped metal, engineered stone and even plastic laminate. A kitchen tile backsplash is perhaps the most common choice of materials, but don't let that stop you from trying something else that might look fantastic.
Want to keep water from touching your wood framing members? These water barrier installation tips will get you started.
Adding sweat equity to your new house construction or remodeling project can save you money. But be aware of the downside! Your time and productivity. Building codes may enter into your decision also.
Tim Carter demonstrates how to use solid-wood planks to make a wood ceiling. It is important to prestain and urethane the wood before wood ceilings are installed.
Tim Carter shows a clever method that prevents tree roots in sewer line or septic line. Check for underground utilities before attempting this project.
Here are some examples of some of the custom woodwork profiles. Hand drawn sketches of profiles in Tim Carter's home. Plus example of woodworking profiles for jambs, blocks, crowns, dentil crowns, casings and bases. This is only a small sample of the custom woodwork profiles available.
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