Carpentry & Cabinets
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Reface Cabinet
A good cabinet is a terrible thing to waste. Perhaps your old kitchen cabinets are well-made and still sturdy, but…
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Tip: Built-In Desks
Installing a built-in desk into a kitchen or spare bedroom saves space while providing a work area. Actually it can…
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Steel vs. Wood Framing
Houses have been built with wood for hundreds of years, and lumber is by far the most popular framing material…
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Different Sized Cabinets
Q: I am remodeling a condo. The only wall of cabinets is 30 inches high connected to a soffit above.…
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Cost and Quality of Kitchen Cabinets
Q: What is the difference in cost and quality between brand names and custom made cabinets? A: In considering your…
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Tip: Repair Laminate Countertops
Laminate countertops can be repaired and resurfaced at a fraction of the cost of replacement. The cracks and burns are…
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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…
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Install a Front Door
Q: Do you have instructions on how to install a front door. What steps should I follow? A: Installing a…
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Cabinet Options
Q: Our house was built in the 70’s, and I’d really like to change the look of my kitchen. The…
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Tip: Dealing with Dryrot
Dryrot is always a concern in extreme weather areas—ones which go from 100+ degree summers to foggy wet winters. Weather…
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