Sometimes the hardest part of DIY projects is building up the momentum to start them. Once you’re in it—and this happened on this project—it becomes…
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An old paint brush has a lot more uses than just slathering on paint. I use them all the time on remodeling and renovation projects….
Carpenters have lots of tricks: One of my favorites is how to measure hard-to-measure things, as shown in this video. Good for DIY too, this…
Lots of people make the same mistakes—me included—finishing drywall. Typically, we: – Use too much joint compound. Joint compound (sometimes called ‘spackle’ or ‘mud’ in…
How hard can it be to add three pieces of wood to a door jamb? Um…Check this video to see how I trim a door…
Home improvement is a big enough challenge without having tools that don’t work like they’re supposed to. My shop vacuum head was one such tool….
Wood wainscoting is one of my favorite interior finishes. It’s fun, clean, and all carpentry. And it looks sensational. In this video I run through…
Choosing a basement ceiling solution when planning a basement remodel can be a tough process. From the dreaded popcorn ceiling to style and home decor…
When I need some quick, attractive, and inexpensive organization or storage for my home improvement gear and supplies and flotsam AND jetsam, I make a…
I share some time- and job site-tested tips on how to trim a door. In this video we run through some tools, tips, and materials…