There’s a Better Way

If you need to paint multiple balusters prior to installation, here's a simple solution that worked for me.  I drove nails through a small piece of plywood so the nails…

I learned this quick, often free and easy anchor from and old cabinet installer and used it to fur out a block wall in my kitchen in order to run…

As a remodeler nearly all of our work is in homes that have lath and plaster walls and the biggest challenge is making new openings in old lath and plaster…

After reading the Screw Pick Up Tip, I figured I'd help you eliminate those pesky cheap cardboard containers that always seem to rip (at the worst time) leaving you to…

The exterior insulation adds thermal efficiency.  Perhaps even more important, in our marine climate, our code (Portland, OR) then allows us to omit the interior vapor barrier, and we can…

A simple to make guide for marking you're reveals. Start with a 3" x 4" x 3/4" or 5/4" hardwood block, route or dado a 1/8" x 1/8" rabbit around…

Ever spill a mess of drywall screws and prick your fingers picking up the sharp little suckers?  Well, There's a Better Way...

If you have to snap a lot of lines (screwing down sub-floor, etc.) and you're working with a partner; just thread the metal ring at the end of your chalkline…

Find out which simple ladies bathroom accessory comes in handy for applying iron-on veneer to the curved edge of plywood.

I love to work on our house. I don’t even mind working on the roof, but I have to admit, I really don’t like ladders very much. So before I…