An experienced woodworker may know everything there is to know about the types of wood they work with, while still being totally ignorant about other materials that might be used in conjunction with them. One category of materials that most woodworkers know little about is upholstery materials. Yet one doesn’t have to build too many … Read more
Hanging curtains is something that’s simple enough that it really shouldn’t cause any problems. Nevertheless, after a lifetime of hanging curtains and seeing other people do so, I can assure you that this is actually much more challenging than just putting in a couple of screws with either a drill/driver or a screwdriver. The problem … Read more
Ceramic tile is one of the most durable and easy to care for flooring options there is. Nonetheless, ceramic tile can become damaged, making it desirable to change the flooring out. I used to own a house where they had used ceramic wall tile designed for use in a bathroom shower, as floor tile. Because … Read more
Over one million accidents per year happen on home stairways. This accounts for up to 36 percent of all in-home accidents and includes 12,000 accidents that lead to death. While the leading causes of those stairway slips are cracked flooring, torn carpeting and frayed carpeting, a considerable number of them are due to slippery stair … Read more
Many Americans choose the option of having their homes built with an unfinished basement, if they are fortunate enough to live in a part of the country where soil conditions and the water table allow for building basements on homes. Few start out with this extra space finished, banking it for the day when they … Read more