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Perfect Tight Fitting Miters Perfect tight fitting miters are only a small part of finish carpentry. Finish carpenters must develop an eye for proportion and detail. They must learn to visualize the steps, to measure, mark and cut more accurately and work with smaller tolerances. It’s easy to misread the tape measure, confuse numbers and…
Image: cshutton.com Basement Remodeling: This article is about basement renovation considerations and was written as a guide to help you plan for and think through a basement finishing or remodeling project. Moisture Determine if your basement a moisture problem and solve that first. If the walls are moist or there is some water in places…
Building a Wine Cellar in a Basement I built this wine cellar before I started this website, back then, I did not have a need to take pictures of the framing and preparation process that it took to get to this finished project. Building a wine cellar was a fun and challenging project, read more.…
Pet Door Step Project: I decided to install a dog door in my home for my two dogs. The idea was purely selfish as my family and I were getting tired of getting up from the couch to let the dogs in and out. Its rough enough with one dog but obviously doubles with two.…
Tank-less, On Demand Hot Water Heaters Tired of running out of hot water? Is it time to replace you old water heater and you want to save money? Wish your house was “greener” and wasted fewer resources? Do you hate having to heat hot water while you’re not home? On-Demand Saves Energy A tank-less “on…
Custom Raised Panel Bookcase Adding custom bookcases to a room can be part of the original room construction finish carpentry plan or done later as a remodel or add on. Not only do custom bookcases look great and add a focal point to a room they can also optimize your space. Custom Bookcase Design Many…
What Is A Roof Cricket? Before installing a roof cricket you first should understand what it is, and why it is important. A roof cricket is a ridge structure, designed to divert water on a roof. Roof crickets are found on the high side of a chimney, or when one roof meets another. The roof…
How to Build A Cedar Privacy Screen The Privacy Screen for this deck installation went well and the client was pleased with the finished product. BEFORE PHOTO AFTER PHOTO Installing The Deck Privacy Screen We build our privacy panels in the shop and transported them to the jobsite. See how we made these panels. To…
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