How to Install Shiplap Walls Shiplap walls have recently gained popularity due to their warm, “down home” appearance. This comes from the fact that many homes in the 1800s were built with shiplap walls. Initially developed for shipbuilding (hence the shiplap name), shiplap boards create a somewhat waterproof wall when properly jointed and caulked, an … Read more
Wood stairs have an exquisite look, along with richness. But wood stairs tend to wear off, as the staircase tends to be a high-traffic area of the home. Most people just put up with this or cover it with a carpet runner rather than refinish stairs. Another reason they do it is because of higher … Read more
Home maintenance can be challenging, especially when buying a used home from someone who hasn’t paid as good attention to their home as they should have. Home buyers encounter a common problem: their new home’s siding is not in the best shape. The standard solution to this problem is to put new siding on the … Read more
The modern trend of changing from top-loading clothes washers to front-loading washers and dryers has brought with it the need for pedestals for those washers and dryers. While it is possible to set them on the floor, bending down that far to access the wet clothing in your washer and dryer, pedestals negate all of … Read more
Adhesives play an essential part in woodworking. Bonds are one of the most common materials of all joinery materials and techniques. While other materials such as nails and screws are in, especially for building buildings, adhesives provide superior bonding and the advantage of not leaving any hole behind or hardware visible. Various types of glue … Read more