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Maintaining Your Wood Deck
Decks have gone from being a novelty to being very common. This is because better wood treatments make wood much more durable. While some decks are made with traditional redwood (which has natural preservatives in it), the majority of decks are now made from pressure-treated…
Different Sized Cabinets
Q: I am remodeling a condo. The only wall of cabinets is 30 inches high connected to a soffit above. The soffit encloses a structural support beam and cannot be removed to place higher cabinets. Can I use 42-inch high upper cabinets starting where the…
Comparing Timber Framing with Construction
Q: I am looking to build in the future. How does a timber frame home compare with regular construction (2 X 6 framing)? Are these the homes of the future or just another choice within the construction industry? A: Timber framing is another…
Steel vs. Wood Framing
Houses have been built with wood for hundreds of years, and lumber is by far the most popular framing material for homes. However, a dwindling supply of old growth trees and environmental concerns have steadily increased the price of wood while quality has…
More Articles About Carpentry & Cabinets
Tip: Built-In Desks
Different Sized Cabinets
Cost and Quality of Kitchen Cabinets
Comparing Timber Framing with Construction
Install a Front Door
Maintaining Your Wood Deck
Reface Cabinet
Steel vs. Wood Framing
Tip: Repair Laminate Countertops
Cabinet Options
Tip: Dealing with Dryrot
