Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Flooring
Four years ago when we bought our condo, we knew right away that the carpet had to go. It was old, stained, and smelled of a charming blend of cat, hot dog water and a …
Written by: Jen
Building Materials, Hardware, Videos
So, you want to install a deck, you like shooting things, and you hate the permanence of nails. Oh, and you’re impatient too. Then we found just the hardware for you at last months STAFDA …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, Garage, Woodworking
If you’re addicted to DIY projects and the latest tools, there’s little doubt that you also have a slew of organizational products to keep your tools and screws and nails and nuts and what-not where …
Written by: Jen
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Green
Sorry, Brahs and Brah(ettes)? Sisbrah? What is the preferred nomenclature for the female version of “Brah”? Yes, I am out of my element here. I also think that Jeffrey Lebowski would really think that growing …
Written by: Ty
When you’re renovating your kitchen and have resale in mind, it’s not uncommon to receive the advice that you “have” to do granite for your countertops. I don’t know about you, but I hate being …
Written by: Jen
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, How To
So far I’ve hit on things like fences, decks, destroying your kitchen, and installing TVs on your lawn mowers. All fairly involved, (and supremely practical) big projects that require a lot of planning and some …
Written by: Ty
Building Materials, DIY Discussion
Last time I talked about decks I got wildly out of control, and nearly crashed my computer into a tree. I regaled you with how to plan your deck for total neighbor envy and with …
Written by: Ty
Once upon a time, when someone would mention “plaster” or “plastered”, my tail would wag and I’d anxiously wonder what bar we were heading to and what marvelous hijinks I’d find myself regretting the next …
Written by: Jen
Building Materials, Resources, Service Providers
Have you heard of this amazing space-age wonder product? It looks great! It’s fire resistant! You can dance on it all night! It’s asbestos! Oh, those were the good old days: Asbestos floor tiles, real …
Written by: Jen
Drywall. There are those that don’t mind it—and those that detest it with a seething hatred usually reserved for demons, evil masterminds, and in some cases: in-laws. I fall into the latter category. Drywall, or …
Written by: Ty