Skills and Techniques - Page 478 of 643

Whenever we hang drywall, a few boxes are always misrouted slightly, leaving a ragged hole that the outlet or switch plate can’t cover (drawing 1). We’ve solved this problem, and…

I have always had trouble with crown molding “slipping” on the miter saw, making for less-than-perfect cuts. I solved this problem by spraying the back of the crown molding, where…

Whether it's the floor of a big house or a small addition, an accurate layout promotes smooth installation.

Corrugated steel pan decking and mid-span support will ensure a successful pour

A true "family room" emerges from a practical budget and a taste for simplicity.

Maybe, but other types of insulation offer installation advantages that make them more reliable.

Drywall pro Myron Ferguson gives advice on how to get walls ready to paint if there's damage and glue left behind after stripping wallpaper.

Here’s a tip for matching caulking color to plastic laminates or other counter surfaces. While caulk is becoming available in more colors, they aren’t always the colors that I need.…

Three building systems, each with its own advantages, combine to create a traditional-looking Washington home.

Q: How can I put a wood-grain finish on interior, six-panel hardboard doors that are primed white? Peter Furlani, Albany, NY A: Johannes Boonstra, a technical advisor for Akzo Coatings,…