How-to & Home Improvements
epub |eng | 2006-09-04 | Author:Carl Heldmann

The Steps Explained Let’s take a closer look at those steps and clear up any details you should know about them. STEP 1: Staking the Lot and House (1–3 hours) ...
( Category: Design & Construction September 5,2014 )
epub |eng | 2011-02-07 | Author:Marianne Cusato

Chapter 6 EXTERIOR DOORS Exterior doors are an important area in the house—both in terms of hierarchy and in terms of use. A beautiful door is something that can be ...
( Category: House Plans September 5,2014 )
mobi, epub, azw3, pdf |eng | 2014-06-15 | Author:Ryan Mitchell

guest bedroom living room formal dining room rooms to “grow into” Outlier activities are those things that you do very seldom. In the case of a guest bedroom, unless you ...
( Category: Design & Construction September 5,2014 )
epub |eng | 2011-09-03 | Author:Editors of Creative Publishing

Measure, cut, and install the upper piece of stop molding around the room, driving two 1-1/2" finish nails at each stud location. Cut scarf joints, coped joints, and mitered joints ...
( Category: Carpentry September 4,2014 )
epub, pdf |eng | 2010-09-01 | Author:Danny Proulx

Apply glue on the banding and filler strip boards. Install the top section flush with the banding face edges. Use 2″-long screws in the previously drilled pilot holes to secure ...
( Category: Woodworking September 2,2014 )
epub |eng | 2005-09-01 | Author:Charles McRaven

Other Welds to Try A hoop is another good beginning weld, made on the anvil horn. Scarf the ends, and leave a little tension in to hold the joint together. ...
( Category: Do-It-Yourself September 2,2014 )
epub |eng | 2011-08-31 | Author:Betsy Matheson

Solar Dryer A solar dryer is a drying tool that makes it possible to air-dry produce even when conditions are less than ideal. This dryer is easy to make, lightweight, ...
( Category: Do-It-Yourself September 1,2014 )
epub |eng | 2008-08-31 | Author:Chris Marshall

Because they are set into thick foundation walls, basement windows present a bit of a trimming challenge. But the thickness of the foundation wall also lets you create a handy ...
( Category: Carpentry September 1,2014 )
epub, mobi |eng | 2009-08-30 | Author:Gerald Rowan

GETTING THE MOST FROM BUILDING MATERIALS WHEN BUILDING A CABIN, EVERYONE WANTS TO KEEP THE COST TO A MINIMUM. THE TWO MAJOR COST FACTORS ARE MATERIALS AND LABOR. And the ...
( Category: Design & Construction August 31,2014 )
epub, pdf |eng | 2011-04-04 | Author:Jim Tolpin

Notes: A) Density can vary within species and even within a specific tree — so characteristics may vary from this chart. B) In general, the higher the wood’s specific gravity, ...
( Category: Woodworking August 31,2014 )
epub, pdf |eng | 2010-08-29 | Author:Schwarz, Christopher

CHOOSE YOUR JOINT: The skirt pieces can be joined using finger joints, a miter or just wood screws. If you choose finger joints, your best bet is to lay out ...
( Category: Woodworking August 30,2014 )
epub, pdf |eng | 2005-08-29 | Author:Danny Proulx

6 The front leg/skirt J is 19″ long and cut as shown in the drawing. All edges of the face side should be rounded over. Attach the board using 1¼″ ...
( Category: Woodworking Projects August 30,2014 )
epub |eng | 2014-08-27 | Author:Editors of Cool Springs Press

( Category: Electrical August 28,2014 )
epub |eng | 2012-08-24 | Author:Molly English

The interior glows with the hue of the amber redwood. Murray’s studio can be found on one level with the end result—her plein air paintings—displayed throughout the house. A spacious ...
( Category: Decorating August 25,2014 )
epub, pdf |eng | 2008-08-24 | Author:Chris Marshall

Cover the exterior sheathing with felt paper. Starting at the bottom of a wall, install the paper horizontally using staples. Wrap corners a minimum of 4". Overlap vertical seams 6" ...
( Category: Carpentry August 25,2014 )