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Dewalt has come out with a new table saw with Guard Detect feature that helps promote safer operation. Read More
Re-roofing your home is not the most glamorous of home improvements. You’ll note that HGTV shows rarely even mention …
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Dewalt has come out with a new table saw with Guard Detect feature that helps promote safer operation. Read More
BRIANA: What about monograms/initials for this week? I was cleaning…
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You would think all that’s needed for pounding a nails into wood is, well, a hammer and nails. But a nail set can lend a bit of finesse when working in delicate areas. Nail sets come in handy in two instances. The first is when you need to set the nail below the surface of the wood to putty over it, as with baseboards or molding. The tapered end allows the hammer to exert force in the concentrated area of the nail head, lowering the nail below the wood’s surface.
Choosing the cladding material for the exterior of your home involves the careful evaluation of several factors. Of c…
Need to spruce up your walls a bit? Try a few of these sweet upcycled art ideas!
Can you guess which front door belongs in this home’s…
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Can you guess which front door belongs in this home’s…
Need to spruce up your walls a bit? Try a few of these sweet upcycled art ideas!
You would think all that’s needed for pounding a nails into wood is, well, a hammer and nails. But a nail set can lend a bit of finesse when working in delicate areas. Nail sets come in handy in two instances. The first is when you need to set the nail below the surface of the wood to putty over it, as with baseboards or molding. The tapered end allows the hammer to exert force in the concentrated area of the nail head, lowering the nail below the wood’s surface.
Prefabricated homes are increasingly popular for a variety of reasons, among them the relatively quick build time, the ecological advantages, and the flexibility they can provide across a range of budgets. As more and more people turn to this means of building a home, the results become more elaborate and unusual. Architects and designers work within this methods constraints and make the most of its freedoms to create dwelling solutions suited for many different settings and functions: vacation homes in warm environments, primary residences in suburban areas, and cabin retreats in the woods. The following examples all make use of prefab construction either through modules, components, or whole structuresand theyre all places we wouldnt mind calling home.
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Artist Ali Golzad created the awesome dog portrait pictured above out of reclaimed corrugated cardboard, but his depth as an artist goes much deeper.
I’m interested in installing a drop ceiling in my basement rec room. Do you have any helpful hints for a do-it-yourse…
Previously on Designer MacGyver…we’ve covered wrapping paper and newspaper, but…
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Bosch has come out with a new 18V 5.0Ah battery pack that offers longer runtime without any increase in size or weight. Read More
When spring is in the air and the weather starts to heat up, so does your outdoor entertaining. But after a long winter, your outdoor furniture might be looking shabby, particularly under the bright, unforgiving glare of the sun. Before you hop on the Internet to order new furniture, see if theres something you can do to revive that patio set, picnic table, garden glider, or favorite pair of lawn chairs. If your furniture is actually falling apart, it may be time to retire it. If it’s structurally sound, however, no matter what it’s made of, there’s probably a way to freshen it up.
Crown molding can be purchased as wood and foam molding. Crown molding adds a lot of decorative style and decor to a room. It can be painted white, stained or painted a contrasting color. Below are the differences between the two types of moldings. Wood Molding Wood molding is the more traditional approach to crown molding.
My favorite Easter activities include decorating eggs, filling baskets with…
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Floors are an essential and important element in an interior design scheme. Small wonder, then, that the eye-catching…
How cool is this candle holder that recycles its own wax by design?
Crown molding can be purchased as wood and foam molding. Crown molding adds a lot of decorative style and decor to a room. It can be painted white, stained or painted a contrasting color. Below are the differences between the two types of moldings. Wood Molding Wood molding is the more traditional approach to crown molding.
I’m sure you’ve thought of a plethora of clever items…
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We reviewed Fluke’s 87V digital multimeter, which turned out to be the best handheld meter we have ever used! Read More
Most homeowners work five days a week with a measly two days off at a time. Unfortunately, a schedule like this can get in the way of doing much-needed home improvements. There are, however, some simple things you can do to improve your home’s curb appeal in just one weekend. Replace Your Old Mailbox Although you may not think of a new mailbox as much of an upgrade, replacing one can really improve your home’s curb appeal since mailboxes are usually front and center of a home and one of the first things people see when approaching a house. Try.
Floors are an essential and important element in an interior design scheme. Small wonder, then, that the eye-catching…
I’m sure you’ve thought of a plethora of clever items…
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I’d like to think I normally have a handle on my work-life balance, but my new job has been keeping me extra busy with travel, weekend events and daily work. Needless to say, it’s been a bit draining. When I was chatting with some friends a few days ago about the the new busy work-life
Installing a new entry door can be a panacea for creating a new and refreshing look for a home, especially if you’re considering selling. It’s a relatively easy, budget conscious curb appeal improvement that adds wow factor to a house. One of the first things a perspective buyer sees is the entry. If it’s inviting, a new entry can create positive attitude towards the rest of the home. Ways to Install Your New Door There are different ways to install a new door, and each has its advocates and detractors as well as its benefits and difficulties.
In the 15 years Dale Barnard has been making Greene & Greene furniture for clients, the style has experienced an explosion in popularity. Today woodworkers and informed furniture buyers recognize and love the look that Charles and Henry Greene pioneered, but Dale says that when he first spoke with a customer about it, No one knew what this stuff was. Fortunately, the client did know. He paid for Dales first The post Greene & Greene Furniture Start Here appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.
BRIANA: The nautical look has been sailing along for a…
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With incandescent light bulbs on their way out, shoppers who had been reluctant to buy alternative bulbs are realizin…
eaRain Bird Launches New Easy To Install In-Ground Automatic Sprinkler System For Homeowners Say goodbye to hassling with hoses and dragging sprinklers around the yard. Rain Bird is helping homeowners achieve a lush, green lawn with a new in-ground automatic sprinkler system that installs in one afternoon and does not require tapping into underground water lines. "We are excited to bring this easy-to-install, affordable and effective automatic sprinkler system to homeowners," says Ray Peppiatt, Marketing Manager, Rain Bird Consumer Products Division. "This new system offers do-it-yourselfers a more efficient, automatic way to achieve a beautiful, green lawn without having to. .
Craftsman has come out with a new 7-1/4″ cordless miter saw. Read More
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Garden design by Botanical Decorators Attention design lovers and do-gooders!…
