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Laundry cabinets

02-26-2019 04:12 AM by smiod

723 views | 7 comments
Kitchen Remodel

02-20-2019 07:44 PM by UKkid89

587 views | 6 comments
Barbecue and visual pleasure- 2 in 1

01-11-2019 08:31 PM by Pechnik

2126 views | 10 comments
Contemporary Master Bath Project

09-26-2018 11:18 PM by MoshupTrail

4720 views | 8 comments
Elegant Modern Foyer

09-26-2018 10:27 PM by MoshupTrail

3782 views | 4 comments
Kitchen Makeover

08-27-2018 06:30 PM by smiod

4870 views | 3 comments
Custom Trapezoid Door in a built in bookshelf

06-09-2018 05:13 PM by BenhamDesign

8376 views | 4 comments
Fireplace Mantel

05-12-2018 09:20 PM by BenhamDesign

8167 views | 5 comments
Custom Staircase and Handrail

05-06-2018 06:30 PM by BenhamDesign

7541 views | 5 comments
50 ft deck

04-27-2018 04:30 PM by a1Jim

24527 views | 9 comments
Bathroom renovation London

04-13-2018 01:29 AM by PWPainting

12470 views | 11 comments
Bathroom Vanity

02-01-2018 09:49 PM by smiod

21661 views | 7 comments
folding chair hangers

01-29-2018 01:02 AM by smiod

8715 views | 7 comments
Building a built in bookshelf with arch top

01-19-2018 05:48 PM by BenhamDesign

9146 views | 7 comments
Building a Japanese Timber Frame Inspired front door

12-15-2017 10:54 PM by BenhamDesign

12924 views | 1 comment

Blog Entries | 15 most recent | view all »

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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...

3044 reads | 23 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...

3391 reads | 11 comments | Continue reading »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

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6352 reads | 11 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

4131 reads | 15 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...

7493 reads | 27 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...

10677 reads | 36 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

5738 reads | 2 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

5349 reads | 7 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...

6125 reads | 3 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

4662 reads | 6 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...

6106 reads | 1 comment | Continue reading »
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...

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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

5642 reads | 5 comments | Continue reading »
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

5035 reads | 1 comment | Continue reading »
How to prevent your door from freezing shut

01-23-2018 02:48 AM by woodify

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6870 reads | 2 comments | Continue reading »

Videos | 15 most recent | view all »

Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

View on YouTube

6352 views | 11 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

4131 views | 15 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...

7493 views | 27 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...

10677 views | 36 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

5738 views | 2 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

5349 views | 7 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...

6125 views | 3 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

4662 views | 6 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

5642 views | 5 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

5035 views | 1 comment | Watch this video »
How to prevent your door from freezing shut

01-23-2018 02:48 AM by woodify

View on YouTube

6870 views | 2 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

5012 views | 2 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

6861 views | 4 comments | Watch this video »
Countertop Edge Repair

12-16-2017 03:36 AM by woodify

Easy DIY fix when your countertop edge is falling off. View on YouTube

5680 views | 2 comments | Watch this video »
How to Wire a Painting

11-13-2017 03:59 PM by woodify

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8975 views | 5 comments | Watch this video »

Forum Topics \| 5 recently active \| view all »	Replies	Last post
Why can't Shark Bite fittings be sold in California or Vermont? 06-21-2011 01:42 AM by crank49 in Tools, Hardware & Accessories I just installed a new faucet in my kitchen and decided to use Shark Bite fit...	68	07-18-2019 03:09 PM
Stains on Hardwood floors 03-27-2012 11:24 AM by ChadR in Interior Home Improvement I have been working on my new house. The floors were painted black, very poor...	34	07-18-2019 02:26 PM
"hiding" a water meter 02-13-2011 02:26 PM by Becky in Interior Home Improvement Hey guys! I know it’s been a while – still working through my t...	52	07-18-2019 02:20 PM
Need deck help! 06-03-2012 10:22 PM by new2wood in Exterior Home Improvement I’m having trouble with my deck stain. Actually, I’ve had troubl...	19	07-18-2019 01:12 PM
Thinset removal from wall? 08-14-2014 01:02 PM by Becky in Interior Home Improvement Hi all! Trying to get my kitchen painted and have a dilemma. There was a faux...	18	07-18-2019 12:46 PM

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