Upholstery work is something that most woodworkers and do-it-yourslefers generally avoid. Working with fabric is just different enough, that it feels like a foreign world. It also requires different tools and techniques than most of us are used to. But thatâs not to say that we canât do it, if we decide to. Iâve done … Read more
Ceramic tile is a great floor covering. Itâs tough, inexpensive, easy to clean, durable and attractive. Even so, it can eventually get to the point where it has enough chips in it, or doesnât match your dĂ©cor, leaving you with no option but to replace it. When that time comes, you need to know the … Read more
In the last half century, drywall (also known as Sheetrock, wallboard or plaster board) has replaced plaster/lath as the material used for interior walls. First developed over a century ago,1 drywall consists of gypsum sandwiched between two external layers of paper. The ease of use and installation of drywall didnât catch on right away, however, … Read more
Ways to Fill Gaps Fine woodworking requires considerable accuracy and finesse, often as much as that which is produced by a machinist. Yet the woodworker, especially the do-it-yourself woodworker, works with equipment which doesnât have the inherent accuracy of the metalworking mills and lathes the machinist works with. Rather, the woodworker has to bring that … Read more
Like all wood products, plywood is subject to decay. This decay is usually caused by wood-eating fungi, which are activated by water. Wood can also rot due to wood-eating insects getting inside the walls of a home. Regardless of the cause, the rotting weakens the structure and must be repaired as soon as you become … Read more