Removing Plasterboard Walls

removed plaster

Starting in the 1930s and continuing through the 1950s, there was a major change to how homes were built. Interior walls, which had previously been made of lath and plaster went through a transformation, with the preferred material of choice becoming plasterboard or drywall. Although these might seem like two different materials, they are actually … Read more

Drapery Pull Rod

the window opening, header, drywall, jack stud, king stud, double ceiling plate

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

Goat Stand

the clamp, shelf for food, floor level

Anyone who has goats knows that goats aren’t the most cooperative of animals. If you want a goat to do one thing, you can just about be sure that it will do the opposite. Nevertheless, there are a lot of people who raise goats, either for meat or as dairy animals. In order to milk … Read more

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Flooring Over Ceramic Tile

laminate installation

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