Tip: Repair Laminate Countertops
Laminate countertops can be repaired and resurfaced at a fraction of the cost of replacement. The cracks and burns are repaired with a special plastic filler, then sanded smooth to fill in any rough or...
View ArticleSteel vs. Wood Framing
Houses have been built with wood for hundreds of years, and lumber is by far the most popular framing material for homes. However, a dwindling supply of old growth trees and environmental concerns have...
View ArticleReface Cabinet
A good cabinet is a terrible thing to waste. Perhaps your old kitchen cabinets are well-made and still sturdy, but cosmetically worn and torn. Maybe you’ve purchased an older home with a charming...
View ArticleMaintaining Your Wood Deck
Decks have gone from being a novelty to being very common. This is because better wood treatments make wood much more durable. While some decks are made with traditional redwood (which has natural...
View ArticleInstall a Front Door
Q: Do you have instructions on how to install a front door. What steps should I follow? A: Installing a front door can be very complicated and is best left to an experienced professional with the...
View ArticleComparing Timber Framing with Construction
Q: I am looking to build in the future. How does a timber frame home compare with regular construction (2 X 6 framing)? Are these the homes of the future or just another choice within the construction...
View ArticleCost and Quality of Kitchen Cabinets
Q: What is the difference in cost and quality between brand names and custom made cabinets? A: In considering your cabinet selection there are three general categories. These choices are referred to as...
View ArticleDifferent Sized Cabinets
Q: I am remodeling a condo. The only wall of cabinets is 30 inches high connected to a soffit above. The soffit encloses a structural support beam and cannot be removed to place higher cabinets. Can I...
View ArticleTip: Built-In Desks
Installing a built-in desk into a kitchen or spare bedroom saves space while providing a work area. Actually it can be installed anywhere there is unused space. Install plenty of shelves and/or...
View ArticleTip: Dealing with Dryrot
Dryrot is always a concern in extreme weather areas—ones which go from 100+ degree summers to foggy wet winters. Weather such as this stresses building materials to create ideal conditions for dryrot...
View ArticleCabinet Options
Q: Our house was built in the 70’s, and I’d really like to change the look of my kitchen. The cabinets, although in good, solid condition, look dark and dated. What are my options? A: Your problem is a...
View ArticleDifferent Sized Cabinets
Q: I am remodeling a condo. The only wall of cabinets is 30 inches high connected to a soffit above. The soffit encloses a structural support beam and cannot be removed to place higher cabinets. Can I...
View ArticleCabinet Options
Q: Our house was built in the 70’s, and I’d really like to change the look of my kitchen. The cabinets, although in good, solid condition, look dark and dated. What are my options? A: Your problem is a...
View ArticleInstall a Front Door
Q: Do you have instructions on how to install a front door. What steps should I follow? A: Installing a front door can be very complicated and is best left to an experienced professional with the...
View ArticleTip: Repair Laminate Countertops
Laminate countertops can be repaired and resurfaced at a fraction of the cost of replacement. The cracks and burns are repaired with a special plastic filler, then sanded smooth to fill in any rough or...
View ArticleDifferent Sized Cabinets
Q: I am remodeling a condo. The only wall of cabinets is 30 inches high connected to a soffit above. The soffit encloses a structural support beam and cannot be removed to place higher cabinets. Can I...
View ArticleCost and Quality of Kitchen Cabinets
Q: What is the difference in cost and quality between brand names and custom made cabinets? A: In considering your cabinet selection there are three general categories. These choices are referred to as...
View ArticleTip: Repair Laminate Countertops
Laminate countertops can be repaired and resurfaced at a fraction of the cost of replacement. The cracks and burns are repaired with a special plastic filler, then sanded smooth to fill in any rough or...
View ArticleCost and Quality of Kitchen Cabinets
Q: What is the difference in cost and quality between brand names and custom made cabinets? A: In considering your cabinet selection there are three general categories. These choices are referred to as...
View ArticleCabinet Options
Q: Our house was built in the 70’s, and I’d really like to change the look of my kitchen. The cabinets, although in good, solid condition, look dark and dated. What are my options? A: Your problem is a...
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