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Designing With Wainscoting Trim Probably one of my favorite finish carpentry activities is installing wainscoting. An even better activity is to make raised panel wainscoting in the shop and later install it onsite. Wainscoting is a broad term referring to trim that is added to the bottom quarter of the wall. The type of material…
Recouping Remodeling Costs What’s the payback for remodeling? Remodeling On-Line’s annual report compares construction cost with resale value for 25 common remodeling projects in 60 U.S. markets: Cost vs. Value Report 2006 Project and % Cost Recouped Mid-Range Attic Bedroom Remodel 79.90% Basement Remodel 78.80% Bathroom Addition 74.90% Bathroom Remodel 84.90% Deck Addition 76.80% Family…
Applying Bead Board to a Brick Fireplace A customer of mine had a large timber for a fireplace shelf and wanted something a little more traditional by apply bead board and mantle to a brick fireplace. Se saw a photo in a country Living of a tongue and groove back wall and fireplace mantle that…
Door Repair The door above is approximately 16 years old. The roof above does not have gutters so water drips down onto this door and oak threshold and has caused it to prematurely rot. This is a perfect spot for a rain divert-er or a gutter. The best we can do is replace the jamb…
Do I Need to Hire an Architect? Planing a large remodeling project or renovation? Thinking of hiring an architect? This depends on your needs and the size complexity of your intended remodeling project, there are several different options for you to explore before finalizing your plans. Attempt to define which of the following alternatives represents…
Forest Stewardship Council and Tropical Wood Don’t buy tropical wood products without knowing where they came from. There is no sense in tossing out your mahogany furniture, but when it comes time to replace it, think globally and act locally. Chances are, the mahogany table or teak chair you consider buying could have played a…
Window Sill Repair Window Planter Boxes Look Nice BUT Are NOT Good for Your House! The house pictured below has beautiful flower window beds which usually have flowers blooming all Spring, summer and even early fall. In order to keep these flowers watered the homeowner had a drip irrigation system installed to automatically water the…
Water Conservation The United States has doubled its water consumption in the past 50 years with many states facing shortages. Conservation of water is more and more important as our population and consumption grows. This article will give you a few tips to conserve water! Tips to Conserve Water Small adjustments in how we use…
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