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Composit deck

08-24-2009 04:20 AM by BillyJ

3393 views | 7 comments
deck

09-30-2009 12:04 PM by carpentrymonster

3121 views | 12 comments
Guest bath tile

04-09-2008 10:49 PM by midnightowlrob

1927 views | 3 comments
Pirate Galley

07-10-2010 10:07 AM by RichinsCarpentry

3679 views | 4 comments
Sliding Door Handles

06-12-2016 07:37 PM by RJ2

20489 views | 7 comments
Mom's antique chair

10-15-2012 07:38 PM by MarkTheFiddler

3423 views | 7 comments
Rec room fireplace in progress

05-23-2008 01:06 AM by MSRiverdog

3138 views | 6 comments
Outdoor Kitchen

09-21-2011 04:07 AM by ClayO

41478 views | 7 comments
Ballasts for holding down plastic sheeting

09-20-2010 01:36 AM by rrdesigns

3682 views | 7 comments
HALF DOVETAIL POST BLANK

07-01-2011 02:17 AM by kiefer

6718 views | 5 comments
Bathroom Remodel

02-12-2010 04:37 PM by dfletcher

4502 views | 7 comments
The bar now 99% complete.

12-09-2014 10:01 AM by Nighthawk

11566 views | 3 comments
Basement Bathroom Renovation

05-14-2009 02:24 AM by BeachedBones

10701 views | 12 comments
Lighting

08-19-2008 05:48 AM by Rog

1844 views | 1 comment
Oak and Walnut spiral stairs

03-10-2010 04:31 AM by Donlore

3330 views | 7 comments

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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...

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Do not take R value of solid wood at face value

02-05-2009 06:37 AM by daltxguy

This is a reprint of a recent article on some studies done to show that the straight R-value of solid wood is misleading. Even though it seems worse than other materials, because wood has a lot of mass it actually can store energy, not just preven...

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Bathroom Remodel #5: Toilet Paper Holder

01-02-2015 07:46 PM by Dan Lyke

A little side project along the way: Still need to clean up the wall of the niche where it goes before I glue it into place…

15167 reads | 6 comments | Continue reading »
Suggestions...floor help

12-26-2013 05:09 PM by MsDebbieP

We pulled up the carpeting in the dining room to uncover the original flooring I love the rustic look and the colours match beautifully with the walls and floor of the adjoining roomBut There are some splinters waiting to work loose and grab ho...

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Condo Porch Enclosure #1: Getting started

02-16-2010 03:21 AM by azwoodman

So I have been working on this project for a couple weeks already but I figured I’d catch you all up to speed. Here are the facts: 1. I live in a condo in Gilbert, Arizona.2. The condo is about 30 yrs old.3. There is an enclosed por...

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Kitchen remodel #10: Doorway Wood Trim additions

10-22-2009 04:22 AM by 3fingerpat

I worked on making new door trim moulding, well the bullnose trim anyways. The trim is just painted 1×4 MDF trim from the BORG. The bullnose trim is 1x pine that I planed down to 3/8” and then routed a bullnose profile. It is not muc...

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Simple Hall Way redo. #3: The big slowdown on day 3.

07-11-2012 03:50 AM by MarkTheFiddler

I was busy all day but don’t feel like I have much to show for it. I painted the closet. Those suckers are little rooms. It took the better part of 3 hours. I touched up some of the trim work, used the shop light to find flaws in all my pain...

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DIY TIPS TO REPAIR A DOOR

06-26-2015 01:20 PM by budgetwindowsqld

Everyone’s houses have different types of doors and with those differences raise different types of repairs in respect to perfection of the doors or fixing the doors. Few of the door repair types are as mentioned below: • Fixing a Door T...

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Kitchen remodel #4: More preps out of the way

08-24-2008 04:59 AM by 3fingerpat

I finished removing the remaining baseboard and door moulding today, which revealed more loose plaster. Gotta love that lath and plaster! I will probably replace, I mean rebuild the in the wall shelving to better fit with the new trim moulding o...

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HR: Interviews #1: Todd Thomas

09-07-2010 08:45 PM by MsDebbieP

This interview is from the September, 2010 issue of the Creative Hands Network News. Todd Thomas has been a member of HomeRefurbers since December, 2008. Thank you, Todd, for this wonderful interview! 1. Not everyone is a handyman when it c...

10138 reads | 1 comment | Continue reading »
Review of Oneida Dust Deputy

04-20-2013 03:29 PM by Todd A. Clippinger

I bought my Dust Deputy 3 years ago and have been using it regularly since then. Many of you have probably looked at the Dust Deputy and considered purchasing the plastic cyclone with some hesitation, unsure of how it really performs. In this v...

14814 reads | 3 comments | Continue reading »
A New Start #6: Utility Room (17-08-2010)

08-17-2010 03:51 PM by Tikka

I am guessing by now that this part of the series is getting a little boring for you all to read, I can assure you that it is getting to me to. Apart from informing you of the progress, it also acts as a record of my work, should building inspe...

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Rental House Work #2: Kitchen, Bath and Hallway Cabinet refinishing

08-22-2009 05:50 PM by 3fingerpat

Another issue we didn’t expect was the poor condition of the finish on all the Kitchen, Bathroom and Hallway cabinets. They are all raised panel oak doors and in need of refinishing; here are some pictures of the before shots from the kitch...

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Little House in the Heights #3: Demo days

04-29-2013 10:43 PM by BillyJ

The demolition continues in this segment, with the jack-hammer getting the best of me. Although I rarely get the chance to rejoice during demo, this time I did. Usually I look at the job and think to myself, “It really doesn’t look THA...

6483 reads | 4 comments | Continue reading »
Simple Hall Way redo. #6: The End in Sight?

07-21-2012 05:23 AM by MarkTheFiddler

The end is not necessarily in sight but my stopping point will be soon I think. I have started attaching base boards tonight but I quit a few minutes after 9:00 I don’t want my neighbors on the war path because of my miter saw noise. The dre...

4733 reads | 36 comments | Continue reading »

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Sick of painting by hand. Anyone use sprays? 03-15-2009 05:48 AM by Eddy in Tools, Hardware & Accessories I have painted and clear coated all the trim and doors before being installed...	7	05-28-2018 12:00 PM
What to do with chimney??? 08-14-2011 10:51 PM by endlessDESIGN in Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Water Conditioning I recently installed a new hot water heater and heating system in my home. B...	7	05-28-2018 12:41 PM
Wall come tumbling down? 04-29-2011 03:51 PM by anderskb33 in Interior Home Improvement Hi All, I just discovered this site while looking for the answer to a very...	7	07-13-2018 10:05 AM
Tool for flush cutting nails under tack strips? 05-28-2012 02:16 PM by Gary in Tools, Hardware & Accessories I’m taking out carpet in order to use the terrazzo underneath.I was tol...	10	10-20-2018 11:42 AM
Spilled Furnace Oil 10-31-2013 09:32 PM by MsDebbieP in Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Water Conditioning Oct 31/13 Any tips on getting the smell out of the house after a semi-majo...	10	03-06-2018 05:51 PM

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