How To Build A Remodeling Debris Chute
A debris chute is the most quick, safe, and efficient method of remodeling and demolition debris. Building your own debris chute can be done in less than five minutes with the proper materials and the know how.
How To Build A Dog Wash Station
Build Your Own Dog Shower At my house there were two ways to wash my two labs when they return from a muddy walk. Either outdoors with the hose or indoors [cold weather] in our neo-angle shower stall enclosure. Both methods have their disadvantages not to mention you have to bend over and that bothers…
Precast Concrete Steps
Installing Precast Concrete Stairs Precast Concrete Steps have been around for approximately fifty years. Precast concrete steps are a pre-made solid pair of steps and landing that can be delivered and installed at your home. A truck with a special crane transports the stairs and then hoists it into place. While not considered a “high quality” product they are attractive, durable, provide…
Reusable Dumpster Bags
GreenBagPickUp Has Reusable Dumpster Bags: I discovered reusable dumpster bags about two years ago. I’m a carpenter and run a small remodeling business in Concord, Massachusetts and before using reusable dumpster bags I had two options for trash removal. One was to rent and bring a metal dumpster on site, if space was available. The downside…
Custom Computer Desk With Rockler I-Semble System
Making a custom computer desk with Rockler I-Semble System is a simple do-it-yourself project: Rockler recently sent me some I-Semble Shelf Blocks to review. These brackets sat on my workbench for a few days before the creative juices hit me and I realized that the solution to a problem of mine was right in front of me. I…
Repairing A Foot Stool
Repairing A Wobbly Ottoman Leg: Footstools or ottomans are popular additions to chairs and couches and are designed for people to rest their feet on or for additional seating. They also serve additional functions of storing items such a blankets and books on, and although not recommended, are occasionally used as a stepping stool. As you can imagine footstools and ottomans…
Basement Insulation
Basement Insulation And Vapor Barriers Dear Concord Carpenter, I’m refinishing my basement and am at the step where I start insulating the walls. The walls are 1/2 below ground, with field stone being the section underground and cinder block above ground. I framed 2×4 studs a few inches from the wall…
How To Make A Shaker Peg Rail
Making a Shaker Peg Coat Rack Everyone seems to appreciate the quality and simplistic utilitarian style of Shaker craftsmanship. It’s super easy to make your own Shaker style coat rack with maple pegs. Here’s how: What you will need: A board [e.g. 1×4] of the length you need Enough pegs to fill your needs. A…
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