Newel Post Cap

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Newel posts are the support posts for handrails or stair railings located at the ends of the fence, and anywhere there is a corner, the bar must go around. But that’s not what the word newel post originally meant. It was a much more specific term, applied only to spiral staircases. In that case, the … Read more

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Wooden Plates

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Wooden plates look very stylish on any table. Wood is by no means the oldest material used in making dishes, plates, and other containers for food. Various metals and, of course, clay were used long before wood was. Nevertheless, some examples of wood plates and other wood vessels go back about 2,000 years. Wood is … Read more

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DIY Floating Desk

Building a floating, wall-mounted desk for modern office furniture requires a different style and special techniques. You can’t make a ā€œfloatingā€ desk like any other because the floating, wall-mounted desk doesn’t have legs. Instead, it is attached to the wall in such a way as to make it look like the desk is floating in … Read more

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Refinishing Wood Staircase

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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

Vinyl Shake Siding: Durable, Stylish & Low-Maintenance

Vinyl Shake Siding

Home maintenance can be challenging, especially when buying a used home from someone who hasn’t paid as much attention to their home as they should have. Homebuyers 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 house … Read more