Building Materials, DIY Discussion, How To, Woodworking
Well, Jimbo and I have the majority of the deck done, and it looks nothing like a surfboard. The last time I posted, we had been methodically adding strips of wood, one at a time, …
Written by: Brad
Barbecue, Building Materials, Featured, How To
Last year, my daughter and her husband moved into their first home, somewhere in the great state of Ohio. Fortunately, it needed a little work, so that helped occupy my spare time last summer (and …
Written by: Phil
Building Materials, Green, Landscaping
Composite decking is fast becoming the only choice for many people who no longer want to deal with the constant maintenance of wood. Though there are many manufacturers of composite decking out there, we’ve used …
Written by: Liz
Sawhorses are something you find on just about every job site and in many garages and shops. They’re often bulky masses of wood that take up valuable space in your truck or shop. As indispensable …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Architecture, Building Materials, How To
Often times in life, good things are born from seemingly bad situations. And so it goes for homeownership too. We recently had some roofing repairs done to our Spanish tile roof. When the roofers began …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, Resources, Roofing
Zip System by Huber Engineered Woods takes construction to the next level. Wall and roof sheathing (panels) are resin coated for maximum air and water resistance and have a high R-value (thermal resistance value). That …
Written by: Liz
Architecture, Building Materials, Resources
Yearning for a high-end look in your home, but finding yourself a little short on funds? Marble, granite, tile, crown molding and other types of high-end building materials may be just a phone call away …
Written by: Liz
Building Materials, Green, Kitchen, Resources
Bamboo, known for its hardness and durability, is also one of the greenest options around. Rapidly growing and highly sustainable, bamboo is an ideal material for countertops and other food preparation surfaces. Teragren is the …
Written by: Liz
Architecture, Building Materials, Decor
Okay, so some of you may have read the first installment of this article “Mud ‘n Tape For the Last Time With Faux Beam Work,” and here’s the wrap up. As you can see from …
Written by: Liz
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, How To, Resources
Some time ago Brad wrote a pretty good article about reclaiming wood. So on the heels of that story, I thought I’d share my own experiences with reclaiming wood. As you may have gathered from …
Written by: Leroy