2023 Update: As my dining room trim work design starts getting underway, my construction strategy is to begin at the edges and work my way into the core of the room. So, near the top of the “start-building-it’” list is framing-out the dining room archway – and I’m planning to use wide fluted casings, rosettes and […]
Decorating
How to Replace a Ceiling Fan
2022 Update… Sometimes, you just need something new – and for me, it was my bedroom ceiling fan. A 52-inch, LED light replacement for the Hunter ceiling fan I had installed when we first moved in almost 20 years ago. That’s a pretty impressive lifespan, and while I probably could have fixed the Hunter – as […]
How to Build a Playhouse, Part 2: Framing, Foundation and Roofing
2022 Update… The first installment of my five-step rookie carpenter’s guide to playhouse building covered Steps 1-3, which guide you through building the confidence you need to pull it off, concocting the playhouse in your imagination, and then putting it all down on paper and gathering your materials and tools. But that’s all the easy […]
Using Corner Blocks for a DIY Crown Molding Installation
Corner blocks can make a crown molding installation job SO much easier. And the whole room a lot more striking, in the end, too… I’ve written previously about the beauty of architectural trim work; I love it. You can change the “feel” of most any living area with the art and elegance of moldings, casings, […]
The Ultimate Guide to this Year’s New Bedroom Trends and Ideas
This guest post is by UK-based budding DIY-er, Debbie Woodliffe The bedroom is one of the most important rooms in the house. You spend 8 hours a day in there, after all! So, it’s worth spending a little extra time to make decor decisions that will promote calm feelings and restful nights. From colour palettes […]
Installing a Decorative Air Vent Cover
I really hate those metal, industrial-looking air vent covers the builder installed everywhere in my house. Working on a crown molding installation recently, I had one of those ugly heating and air conditioning vent covers dead in the way. I decided to completely ignore it and add a large crown molding anyway (which is what […]
Fire Pit Patio Rehab & Tree Demolition
Rehabbing my crappy fire pit patio area took 3 seasons: fall, winter, and spring. A LONG time. The main reason? I wanted the backyard soil frozen solid to support the tree demolition equipment. A dead ~70-foot sweet gum tree, after all, is not something you cut down without a LOT of exceptionally-qualified professional tree removal […]
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