Remodeling - Page 85 of 95

You'll need a dielectric plumbing fitting: A coupling, union, or brass alternative will do the trick

The drawing shows the trick we use to make sink cutouts in laminate counters. First, we draw the cutline on the counter. Then we use a spade bit to drill…

We installed a fiberglass tub and then caulked its perimeters with silicone, planning never to return. Three weeks later, when the plans changed, we had to remove the tub. The…

While remodeling the basement of an older house, I ran into a shocking problem. The basement had been remodeled years ago. My job was to add a few sheets of…

Start with a sturdy wood underlayment, and plan the layout to get cut tiles in the back.

Careful testing is your hedge against frayed insulation, faulty splices and missing ground wires.

Q: I’d like to remove ten ceiling joists in a second-floor 13-ft. by 13-ft. bedroom on the front half of my house to create a vaulted ceiling. The back half of…

One-piece fixtures are quick to install, but should you buy a gelcoat or an acrylic model?

As my client watched over my shoulder while I began removing the acoustic texture on his ceiling, I thought about the incredible mess I was about to make. There just…

An earthy alternative to the cold, austere look of marble, limestone is easy to work with and maintain.