Carpentry

How To – Wood, Metal Or Poly Plastic Garden Sheds Which Is Best?

There are a number of different choices when you are looking to purchase a Garden Shed and with all types you must consider the size and whether you will purchase a kit or have a completed shed delivered.

For the most part when you purchase a wood shed they will come pre-assembled and will most likely require only leveling of the ground or placing of concrete blocks to position the shed in its permanent place.

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How To – Building Basics – The 4 main parts of a home

In this HowTo we will cover the 4 basic parts of a house structure.

Yes I know you are saying there are so many items in a house how can it be broken down to just 4 main parts. Well here we will be covering the structure of the home better known as the Framing.

Framing can be thought of as the shell or skeleton of the home.

The parts used …

How To Choose The Right Type Of Plywood For Your Project

Plywood is used in a variety of places around our home. It can be found on our roofs, in our walls, floors and cabinets.

Plywood gets its name from the way it is made. Thin layers of veneer thickness wood shaved from spruce and pine are stacked in layers or plies with its grain alternating in different directions. Each layer gets a coating of adhesive and the sheet is pressed until the glue cures then …

How To – Refinish And Stain Outdoor Wood Bench

In this HowTo we will cover the basic steps of restaining an outside bench that has had its finish ruined by the elements.

There are 4 pages to this HowTo

To perform the work you will need.

Electric Sander
1 Pack of assorted Sandpaper
Paint Scraper
Good Quality Nylon Brush
Brush Cleaner
Small Can Of Wood Stain
Small Can Of Urethane Sealer
Spray Can of Flat Black Paint
Masking Tape
Old News Paper
Plastic Tarp

Cost for restoring this bench will be …

HowTo – Concrete Backer Board & Drywall For Bathroom Remodeling

Search : Modern Bathroom Vanity Sink Basin Cabinet Set 3138Depending on the age of your home and the extent of your bathroom remodeling project you may or may not have to remove the drywall or plaster lath that make up the surfaces for your walls.

If your home was built before 1960 and you will be doing more then just replacing a vanity and toilet then you should probably consider a total remake of …

How To – Installing Plywood Decking Over Floor Joists

After you have installed your floor joists the next step is installing the plywood decking that will be the base for your home’s floors.

Before you begin this part of your project it is important that you make sure your joists / rim joists are aligned so the home is square.  Using a tape measure check the corners for square and double check the distances between the joists at 16 on center.

Decking comes in two …

How To – Repairing A Rotted Exterior Door Jam Molding

All wood products will eventually decay and in this howto we will cover how you can repair a rotted door jam and molding.

The first thing you have to do is find the problem. When decay sets in on painted surfaces you will often find that the piece will look relatively ok from the outside but because the non-painted surfaces may have absorbed water over months and years the damage is likely to happen from …

How To – Wood Filler And Repair Products To Hide Damage

No matter how nice you are to your cabinets, floors and furniture there is going to come a time when you cause some damage that needs to be repaired.

The first thing you need to keep in mind when repairing damage is… no matter how well you do the job your in-laws will walk into your home and directly to the repaired object and stair at it throughout their visit.

Another consideration is whether the repair …

How To – Sanding Drywall For Final Paint Application

After you have completed repairing or installing your drywall you will need to sand and prepare the drywall compound used for taping joints and filling nail or screw heads.

Sanding is only for the final prep of the wall and for the most part won’t be needed while making repairs.

First start by working your way around the entire room with a drywall pallet knife knocking down any big bumps. Hold the knife at a tight …