Payments to contractors causes anxiety for a lot of homeowners. How much to pay, when to pay, who to pay? These are some of the questions to consider when working out a contractor payment plan. Residential construction cost breakdowns will help you determine the answers.
A garden trellis is simple to build. Tim Carter shares one simple how to build a trellis plan for your garden. In just a few minutes, you'll have a hand-made trellis to use as you please.
Cutting crown molding is simple with these tips from Tim Carter. Your crown molding will easily fit any inside or outside corner if you follow Tim's tips. Simple crown molding will be even easier and complex crown molding will be doable.
Laminate flooring is a great DIY'er project. Read this column for helpful tips on installing laminate flooring. Plastic laminate flooring manufacturers and laminate flooring types are provided, along with how to install laminate flooring suggestions. Your laminate floors will look great.
Controlling indoor humidity will help condensation in the form of frosting on inside walls and dripping windows. Check your indoor humidity with a hygrometer. Learn how does a hygrometer work, then follow these tips on controlling indoor humidity and window condensation.
Kitchen remodeling can bring new life into a home if done correctly. Tim Carter shares some kitchen remodeling ideas and tips to help you get the kitchen of your dreams. Remodeling a kitchen takes some careful and creative thinking.
Knowing how to repair a downspout can save you a lot of money. Tim Carter shows you how to do gutter downspout repairs without paying a professional, but getting professional results yourself.
Mixing concrete can be the toughest part of any concrete job, but with these tips from Tim Carter your job will be much easier. Concrete mixing shouldn't keep you from getting your job done.
Garden arbors can be a beautiful addition to any garden. Tim Carter shows you how to make an arbor from a photograph in a catalog. His tips will enable you to create your own garden arbor plans.
Antique door hardware adds style to even the most plain doors. You can get fancy door hinges. Tim Carter shares some tips for selecting the perfect door hardware for either interior or exterior doors.
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