Front entry doors can be replaced easily enough as replacement exterior doors are usually the same size. Front entry doors have trim framing the door that is larger than the door unit itself. Remove this framing and measure the door from bottom to top. An exterior door store will have catalogs that list the dimensions and types of doors you can consider using. Threshold work should be done by a knowledgeable carpenter.
Remodeling deadlines can come up too fast for the DIY'r. Prioritize your needs for how you are willing to live in an unfinished home.
Dining room tables can be made quickly and cheaply. Plywood and cable reels are the parts you need. Usually, cable reels come free from an electric parts business. You can pick up the 3/4 inch plywood from any hardware store.
A sunroom addition can give you a whole new outlook on your house. Sunroom plans are a must. Read about my sunroom.
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Let's change that plain vaulted ceiling into a spectacular wood ceiling. You will need a few simple tools, some scaffolding and beautiful tongue and groove lumber. The change will be amazing!
If my weekly column is not in your newspaper, I will send it to you. I also include lots of other interesting things about what I have learned the previous week.
Imagine getting the information you want delivered to you each day just as Fed Ex delivers important parcels to you. Do you hate SPAM as most people do? Then you want to learn about RSS and how it can make you more productive.
Pocket door installation is a great project that will give you an average of 10 square feet of floor space than a traditional hinged door. Make sure you know what is inside of your wall before demolition and determine if it is a bearing wall. Invest in the best door frames and components.
To build a fast model race car, you need to minimize friction between the wheels, the road and the steel axle. A simple wedge shape produces the minimum in air friction. Finally, weight should be evenly distributed.
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