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BenhamDesign

the author of 6 projects

Building a Timber Frame Staircase with through tenons held with wedges

Custom Trapezoid Door in a built in bookshelf

Building a Japanese Timber Frame Inspired front door

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Grout dye

11-23-2020 02:30 PM by MikeDe

25 views | 0 comments
paint drying rack

01-27-2020 01:44 AM by smiod

5976 views | 25 comments
knock down hvlp spray booth

01-27-2020 01:34 AM by smiod

5880 views | 16 comments
Laundry cabinets

02-26-2019 04:12 AM by smiod

8611 views | 79 comments
Kitchen Remodel

02-20-2019 07:44 PM by UKkid89

8639 views | 296 comments
Barbecue and visual pleasure- 2 in 1

01-11-2019 08:31 PM by Pechnik

10667 views | 220 comments
Contemporary Master Bath Project

09-26-2018 11:18 PM by MoshupTrail

12983 views | 280 comments
Elegant Modern Foyer

09-26-2018 10:27 PM by MoshupTrail

13141 views | 286 comments
Kitchen Makeover

08-27-2018 06:30 PM by smiod

12744 views | 270 comments
Custom Trapezoid Door in a built in bookshelf

06-09-2018 05:13 PM by BenhamDesign

17840 views | 277 comments
Fireplace Mantel

05-12-2018 09:20 PM by BenhamDesign

17229 views | 285 comments
Custom Staircase and Handrail

05-06-2018 06:30 PM by BenhamDesign

14454 views | 224 comments
50 ft deck

04-27-2018 04:30 PM by a1Jim

32117 views | 211 comments
Bathroom renovation London

04-13-2018 01:29 AM by PWPainting

21868 views | 196 comments
Bathroom Vanity

02-01-2018 09:49 PM by smiod

34174 views | 264 comments

Blog Entries | 15 most recent | view all »

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Home Performance & Energy Efficiency #1: High Energy Bills? The Problem May be Your HVAC Ducts

10-19-2020 06:12 PM by CyFree

When homeowners begin experiencing things like unusually high energy bills, rooms that are too cold or too hot, their first thought is usually about replacing or upgrading their existing HVAC system. While updating an old system to a newer, more ...

1192 reads | 3 comments | Continue reading »
Easier way to replace a snowblower auger belt

01-19-2020 04:23 AM by woodify

Replace an auger belt on your snowblower yourself.View on YouTube

6938 reads | 15 comments | Continue reading »
Building a Wood Fence #1: Installing a Gate Latch

07-21-2019 01:49 AM by woodify

I upgraded the latch on my fence. Here’s how:View on YouTube

15149 reads | 324 comments | Continue reading »
Kitchen Cabinet Doors

01-14-2019 05:17 PM by Renaissance_Man

Having seen one of my earlier attempts at making kitchen cabinet doors (which weren’t all that great), my wife informed me that she wanted new kitchen cabinet doors for her birthday. A little background. Our kitchen cabinets are original...

10199 reads | 70 comments | Continue reading »
Sanding machine communication line and ground line burnout.

01-05-2019 04:49 PM by fkwoodcnc

The cause of the burnout is caused by burning the earth wire. 1. Change the earth wire first. 2. Remove the neutral wire with the red mark. 3. Replace the two burnt communication wires. Last time we suggest that the earth wire m...

17050 reads | 357 comments | Continue reading »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

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16802 reads | 324 comments | Continue reading »
Stop Squeaky Doors

08-04-2018 07:02 PM by woodify

I made a quick tip video on how I stop my door hinges from squeaking. View on YouTube

14231 reads | 557 comments | Continue reading »
Building the Arch Top Bookshelf

06-16-2018 05:30 PM by BenhamDesign

This bookshelf was built using walnut to follow the existing architecture of the home and to spruce up the curved drywall corners that where previously installed as the ache. The interior designer of the project had the alcove of the bookshelf fa...

14817 reads | 195 comments | Continue reading »
Building a Custom Trapezoid door for a built in bookshelf

06-09-2018 05:21 PM by BenhamDesign

This project started out being a built in bookshelf, but the client decided to move the bookshelf out away from the wall to create a small room behind it to be used as a meditation and message area when taking a break from work. If you are inte...

16892 reads | 55 comments | Continue reading »
Building Raised Garden Beds

06-04-2018 02:39 AM by woodify

I built some raised garden beds for the backyard.View on YouTube

16773 reads | 808 comments | Continue reading »
Washer Toss Game

05-20-2018 02:31 PM by woodify

This is a great family game for the backyard or any yard. View on YouTube

10324 reads | 36 comments | Continue reading »
Building a Custom Staircase and Handrail

05-06-2018 06:28 PM by BenhamDesign

This custom staircase and handrail is made from Hickory and stained to go with the wood flooring that was installed at the top of the stairs. The Craftsman style design was derived from some of the architecture in the house. you can watch it be...

10939 reads | 65 comments | Continue reading »
Ceiling mount your extension ladder

05-06-2018 02:43 AM by woodify

In this video I show you how to mount an extension ladder on the ceiling. View on YouTube

10178 reads | 206 comments | Continue reading »
HomeRefurbers.com #2: Respect For Others

04-26-2018 07:46 PM by Cricket

In this community members are expected to treat each other with respect at all times. There will always be disagreements and fusses between members. It is simply human nature. We truly encourage members to discuss and openly share their tho...

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HomeRefurbers.com #1: Community Rules

04-26-2018 07:40 PM by Cricket

DISCLAIMER: The content on HomeRefurbers.com includes information and activities where the potential of serious injury or death exists. HomeRefurbers.com does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site...

8158 reads | 9 comments | Continue reading »

Videos | 15 most recent | view all »

Easier way to replace a snowblower auger belt

01-19-2020 04:23 AM by woodify

Replace an auger belt on your snowblower yourself.View on YouTube

6938 views | 15 comments | Watch this video »
Building a Wood Fence #1: Installing a Gate Latch

07-21-2019 01:49 AM by woodify

I upgraded the latch on my fence. Here’s how:View on YouTube

15149 views | 324 comments | Watch this video »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

View on YouTube

16802 views | 324 comments | Watch this video »
Stop Squeaky Doors

08-04-2018 07:02 PM by woodify

I made a quick tip video on how I stop my door hinges from squeaking. View on YouTube

14231 views | 557 comments | Watch this video »
Building the Arch Top Bookshelf

06-16-2018 05:30 PM by BenhamDesign

This bookshelf was built using walnut to follow the existing architecture of the home and to spruce up the curved drywall corners that where previously installed as the ache. The interior designer of the project had the alcove of the bookshelf fa...

14817 views | 195 comments | Watch this video »
Building a Custom Trapezoid door for a built in bookshelf

06-09-2018 05:21 PM by BenhamDesign

This project started out being a built in bookshelf, but the client decided to move the bookshelf out away from the wall to create a small room behind it to be used as a meditation and message area when taking a break from work. If you are inte...

16892 views | 55 comments | Watch this video »
Building Raised Garden Beds

06-04-2018 02:39 AM by woodify

I built some raised garden beds for the backyard.View on YouTube

16773 views | 808 comments | Watch this video »
Washer Toss Game

05-20-2018 02:31 PM by woodify

This is a great family game for the backyard or any yard. View on YouTube

10324 views | 36 comments | Watch this video »
Building a Custom Staircase and Handrail

05-06-2018 06:28 PM by BenhamDesign

This custom staircase and handrail is made from Hickory and stained to go with the wood flooring that was installed at the top of the stairs. The Craftsman style design was derived from some of the architecture in the house. you can watch it be...

10939 views | 65 comments | Watch this video »
Ceiling mount your extension ladder

05-06-2018 02:43 AM by woodify

In this video I show you how to mount an extension ladder on the ceiling. View on YouTube

10178 views | 206 comments | Watch this video »
How to move appliances without damaging your floors

03-08-2018 02:46 AM by woodify

I had to move my stove to fix my countertop recently. This is how I did it without damaging my floor.View on YouTube

10141 views | 59 comments | Watch this video »
Wall Mounted Lumber Rack

02-25-2018 04:47 PM by woodify

I made this lumber rack to space space in my workshop. View on YouTube

8587 views | 20 comments | Watch this video »
How to prevent your door from freezing shut

01-23-2018 02:48 AM by woodify

View on YouTube

9950 views | 4 comments | Watch this video »
Extra Large Storage Cabinets

01-14-2018 03:32 PM by woodify

I recently build two large storage cabinets with doors for my garage.View on YouTube

8263 views | 8 comments | Watch this video »
Project Recap 2017

12-31-2017 06:23 PM by woodify

Here’s a recap of all my 2017 DIY videos.View on YouTube

9930 views | 13 comments | Watch this video »

Forum Topics \| 5 recently active \| view all »	Replies	Last post
what are the must have basic tools ? 10-22-2011 09:31 AM by montycash in Tools, Hardware & Accessories I’m new to carpentry i would like to know what tools i must have? 2 maj...	107	11-23-2020 08:16 AM
Filling in 14 x 8 inch hole in concrete ceiling 07-28-2015 06:44 PM by mitchmorty in Interior Home Improvement HI Folks.I am filling a fairly large hole in concrete ceiling (14 inch wide 8...	15	11-22-2020 05:33 PM
Best strategy for dealing with ceiling drywall joints? 07-13-2015 10:10 PM by kokako in Interior Home Improvement I have scraped clean a ceiling that had a texture applied and this has expose...	15	11-22-2020 05:33 PM
how to fix very unlevel/not flat floor 02-15-2011 04:47 PM by eruby in Interior Home Improvement This is my first post here so please forgive me if the topic has been covered...	69	11-22-2020 05:32 PM
Popcorn replacement options 05-23-2018 07:28 PM by CessnaPilotBarry in Interior Home Improvement Hi all! Longtime Lumberjocks participant sneaking over the border… ...	77	11-22-2020 05:32 PM

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