Popcorn ceilings are a fad that have seen their day unfortunately once they are installed they tend to stay around longer then basements full of 1960’s wood paneling.
There are two reasons designers or home owners install popcorn ceilings.
The first is to reduce repair major problems.
If a home owner or remodeler is confronted with a ceiling that has a heavy damage then they have the choice of replacing the drywall, making spot repairs which will …
Whether you are hanging a picture or installing a light switch there are many times when you need to locate the studs that are in your finished walls.
Some people will suggest a tap and listen method to find where the stud is located but this is probably not a great idea. Since your wall may be made of paneling, drywall or plaster over lath depending on your untrained ear will leave you with a …
As often as every deck is built the question arises should you place the bark side up when you install the decking or should you place the board so the bark side is down.? The reason for this is to reduce cupping or warpage of the board. In shingling the same is true there is an inside and outside of many shingles.
Here we will take a look at …
Any piece of wood exposed to the elements will eventually rot. It doesn’t matter if it is white pine or pressure treated and paints and stains will only delay the eventual decay.
If the item is relatively inexpensive you can just replace it but in this case the decorative post found outside our front door is starting to see problems. These posts can cost a good amount of money …
There are many times when building an addition, deck or other project requires the use of steel Joist or beam hangers but how do you know when to use them and what is the best way to install them.
Here we will look at a couple applications for steel and explain the proper install procedures.
When you are hanging a porch or deck off of the side of your home …
Well you just bought your new shed and the building inspector tells you that you need to install Tie Downs to pass your inspection.
So what are Tie Downs and Why Do you need them?
In areas prone to high winds small out building like sheds can cause some serious damage if they are lifted off their foundation and blown into a house or car. For this reason many local …
So you bought a shed or built one to put all your stuff in but it seems that everything ends up in a pile in the corner and it is just as bad as when it was all in your garage. Well in an afternoon with a few tools you can put your storage in order and finally stop tripping over the lawn mower every time you need …
Decks and Porch additions require that the joists be connected to the home with a Ledger Board and joist hangers. On the opposite side (away from the home) you rest the joists on top of a beam that is supported by posts.
In this HowTo we will cover the steps for installing the posts and building the beam for our deck project.
When designing your deck you will know its dimensions in our project …
Constructing footings for your deck or porch project is relatively easy if you take time check the span charts for your beam and measure the locations correctly.
Some contractors will install beam posts directly in the ground with a small footing at its base and surround it with concrete. This is probably not the best way to build a deck because the concrete surrounding the wood post will eventually rot the lumber. Even pressure …
So, now that you built your deck you need a way to get off of it and stairs are a great way to do that.
The first thing you need to do is decide of you will be building the stair stringers (things that hold the stair tread steps) yourself or if you will be buying some pre-cut ones at the lumber yard. The cost of buying them isn’t that much and if you haven’t …