At the most basic level, a house consists of walls and a roof, mounted on a foundation. Granted, there are a lot of other things that go into most homes, like plumbing and electrical; but I’m talking about the basic structure of the house itself. We can have all the wiring and piping in the … Read more
Adding green growing things to any living space just makes it more livable. Interior decorators and workplace designers figured this out long ago. That’s why we see huge planters in shopping malls and office foyers. It’s also why many people like having plants growing in and around their homes. Besides the beauty of the flowers … Read more
Attic insulation is critical to keeping a home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. More heat radiates out of the house through the roof in the wintertime and in through the roof in the summertime than it does through the walls. Heat loss in the winter is due to heat rising up … Read more
Wood cutout numbers are often used in crafts, home make projects, and for décor, mounted directly to the wall. These various wood numbers can be made from various sizes of plywood materials, although 1/8” to 1/4” luan plywood is the most common. These can be purchased at a number of locations, such as craft stores … Read more
Those of us who work with wood are often stymied when forced to work with other materials. Yet there are a number of projects we might undertake, which require that we not only work with those other materials, but do so like an expert. Sometimes, the cost of failure is just too high to pay. … Read more