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Laundry cabinets

02-26-2019 04:12 AM by smiod

539 views | 5 comments
Kitchen Remodel

02-20-2019 07:44 PM by UKkid89

438 views | 1 comment
Barbecue and visual pleasure- 2 in 1

01-11-2019 08:31 PM by Pechnik

1940 views | 6 comments
Contemporary Master Bath Project

09-26-2018 11:18 PM by MoshupTrail

4585 views | 5 comments
Elegant Modern Foyer

09-26-2018 10:27 PM by MoshupTrail

3644 views | 3 comments
Kitchen Makeover

08-27-2018 06:30 PM by smiod

4709 views | 2 comments
Custom Trapezoid Door in a built in bookshelf

06-09-2018 05:13 PM by BenhamDesign

8252 views | 3 comments
Fireplace Mantel

05-12-2018 09:20 PM by BenhamDesign

8031 views | 5 comments
Custom Staircase and Handrail

05-06-2018 06:30 PM by BenhamDesign

7398 views | 5 comments
50 ft deck

04-27-2018 04:30 PM by a1Jim

24300 views | 8 comments
Bathroom renovation London

04-13-2018 01:29 AM by PWPainting

12304 views | 9 comments
Bathroom Vanity

02-01-2018 09:49 PM by smiod

21416 views | 6 comments
folding chair hangers

01-29-2018 01:02 AM by smiod

8576 views | 7 comments
Building a built in bookshelf with arch top

01-19-2018 05:48 PM by BenhamDesign

9010 views | 6 comments
Building a Japanese Timber Frame Inspired front door

12-15-2017 10:54 PM by BenhamDesign

12813 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...

2768 reads | 27 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...

3018 reads | 24 comments | Continue reading »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

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6176 reads | 25 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

3964 reads | 25 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...

7248 reads | 39 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...

10329 reads | 42 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

5556 reads | 17 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

5160 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...

6017 reads | 18 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

4509 reads | 15 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...

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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

5508 reads | 6 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

4951 reads | 4 comments | Continue reading »
How to prevent your door from freezing shut

01-23-2018 02:48 AM by woodify

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6740 reads | 3 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

6176 views | 25 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

3964 views | 25 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...

7248 views | 39 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...

10329 views | 42 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

5556 views | 17 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

5160 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...

6017 views | 18 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

4509 views | 15 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

5508 views | 6 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

4951 views | 4 comments | Watch this video »
How to prevent your door from freezing shut

01-23-2018 02:48 AM by woodify

View on YouTube

6740 views | 3 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

4902 views | 4 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

6761 views | 6 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

5602 views | 5 comments | Watch this video »
How to Wire a Painting

11-13-2017 03:59 PM by woodify

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8821 views | 7 comments | Watch this video »

Forum Topics \| 5 recently active \| view all »	Replies	Last post
Knob and Tube covered by cellulose insulation 06-26-2013 11:17 PM by srzsrz in Electrical, Wiring & Electronics The other day I went up into my attic the first time and discovered a nice su...	12	06-16-2019 03:09 AM
Converting shed to living space 12-29-2017 02:42 PM by Furnitude in Home Building & Construction This is the pole barn/shed in my backyard. For historical preservation an...	81	06-15-2019 05:19 PM
Reclaimed warehouses... 04-08-2009 09:33 PM by Estley in Break Time Hey, I moved from Texas to south eastern PA (Bucks county) a few months ago, ...	12	06-15-2019 03:39 PM
How to get fiber glass off leather gloves. 05-29-2015 08:55 PM by Sanderguy777 in Interior Home Improvement I live in a house where the previous owners made boats. I am building a saw b...	35	06-15-2019 03:37 PM
Main breaker on panel 02-03-2010 09:28 PM by siouxdawgs0409 in Electrical, Wiring & Electronics Ok..So I have wired a sub panel in my prior house and went to start doing the...	19	06-15-2019 12:28 PM

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