7 Steps to Better Framing & Layouts
Framing. It’s the interior skeleton that holds most structures together. But it’s more than just a few sticks of wood and nails. If it’s not done correctly, it’s going to be more like a house …
Written by: Eric
Building Materials
Building Materials, How To, Kitchen
Installing a Tile Backsplash – Give Your Kitchen Some Tile Style
Recently, while rectifying an excess of “character” in an older home, I was enlisted to install a tile backsplash. The homeowners had just had a beautiful new countertop installed. The old laminate countertop had a …
Written by: Phil
Appliances, Bath, Building Materials, News, Windows & Doors
International Builders’ Show – Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Coverage
This marks my fourth “business trip” to Las Vegas in less than 12 months. A lot of great shows have been happening here recently, including The National Hardware Show, STAFDA (the tool show, not the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Redwood Decking vs. Pressure Treated Decking
“You want to touch my deck?” That was the last thing I said before I got slapped in the face. Note to self: never use that as a pick up line again. It’s probably not …
Written by: Eric
Bosch, Building Materials, Tools
World of Concrete 2014
No, this is not an article decrying the ubiquity of concrete in our urban and suburban world. On the contrary, it’s actually our coverage of the 2014 World of Concrete trade show. Like many proper …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, Decor, How To
Getting Stoned – Tips for Installing Stone Veneer for a Stacked Stone Fireplace
You don’t need a medical marijuana card for this project (although it may help). With a few tools, a few materials and a few tips, just about anyone fairly handy can install manufactured stone / …
Written by: Eric
Building Materials, Woodworking
Bioformix Nexabond Glue – Instant Wood Adhesive Goes High Tech
What’s the worst thing you can do with super glue? Glue yourself to yourself comes to mind, but the answer I was thinking of doesn’t have anything to do with adhered body parts. It’s adding …
Written by: Eric
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Roofing
10 Things You Should Know about Rain Gutters
The four elements – earth, fire, air and water. They can really mess up your day when they visit in the form of natural disasters. Fire turns a home to ashes, earth (quakes) turns a …
Written by: Eric
Fix your Pool Screen Roof Panels – DIY for Daredevils
It’s coming up on the end of pool season for many parts of the country, but maybe taking care of that pool screen roof has been on your honey-do list for months. Or, maybe some …
Written by: Eric
5 Free Online Resources – Concrete Calculators and More
Building stuff is tough. It’s never easy work digging holes, hammering nails or slinging plywood – but somebody’s got to do it! While many building projects are filled with physical challenges, it’s the brain strain …
Written by: Eric