Perhaps the most challenging nailing technique to master is that of toe nailing, also referred to as “skew-nailing.” However, there are times when toe nailing is essential, especially in framing homes. It is most often used when a board’s surface is unavailable for face nailing. For clarification, face nailing is the term used to refer … Read more
There are several different specialized nailing techniques that can be encountered in woodworking. Each, of course, has its own name, although those names are not used uniformly by everyone, everywhere. The same term might actually end up being used in different places, each of which has its own understanding of what it means. Such is … Read more
The cabinets are a large part of any kitchen remodeling project, especially in an older home. Upgrading cabinets by replacing them with new ones can make a kitchen look reborn. Considering how much of a home’s character comes from that kitchen, an upgrade to kitchen cabinets can change how one feels about one’s home. Any … Read more
It seems like everyone needs more shelves, no matter how many they have. Shelves are useful for storing things, organizing them or putting them on display. They can take otherwise wasted space and turn it into usable space, making the home more livable. There’s really no such thing as too many shelves; and plywood makes … Read more
Ceramic tile provides a lower-cost, extremely durable alternative to hardwood flooring and is much easier to keep clean than carpeting. While not all that hard to install, tile and stone do pose some specific challenges that don’t exist with other types of flooring. To counter these challenges, it is typical to install a vapor barrier/uncoupling … Read more