ASK This Old House | All About Fireplaces (S19 E7) FULL EPISODE

ASK This Old House | All About Fireplaces (S19 E7) FULL EPISODE




A Guide to Woodworkers Plans and Resources

Many people are interested in taking up woodworking. It’s a fun and satisfying hobby to see what you can build with your own hands. Also it’s very cost effective. And you will know the woodwork project you have finished will be of high quality and will last many years to come.

Prevent Air Bubbles and Bug Holes in Concrete When Casting Cement Stone Molds

After over nineteen years in the concrete stone mold business, some do-it-yourself stone, paver and tile making customers and homeowners using our moulds still have problems with air bubbles or bug holes in the cast concrete products they make.

DIY Solar Panel Kits – The Things You Need to Know

Solar panels are energy-generating devices that make use of the power of the sun. Solar panels are a means to save money on utility cost and to save the damaged environment and to reduce the effects of global warming. The initial cost of getting solar panels can be expensive though and the installation can cost you a lot of money. With DIY solar panel kits, however, you can save money on you solar panels.

You Can Build Your Own Gazebo and Save a Lot of Money

Building your own gazebo all by yourself can be quite intimidating. Whether it’s the square gazebo or hexagonal, there are often many factors involved. From the artwork to the materials’ list, to the shape and to the plans, odds are that you may find the whole thing difficult and stressful.

Door Furniture – A Tradesmen Guide

Various handles are available in the market, ranging from traditional Georgian style handles to lever on back plate and lever on rose handles. Lever on back plate handles may be either traditional e.g. Georgian and Victorian, or modern contemporary. Levers on the rose handles may also be traditional or modern, with finishing ranging from polished chrome or brass and satin chrome or nickel.

How to Install Large Sized Ceramic Tile Floors

Larger sized ceramic tile floors are easier to install I think than using mosaic tiles. Larger tiles at 12″ by 12″ or 24″ by 24″ cover more area quicker and with a little care can produce an outstanding looking floor. Whatever the room all loose items must be removed including stoves, fridges, toilets and the like. Any loose flooring materials must be removed and the floor be made as level as possible using a floor leveling compound available at most larger big box stores.

Building a Freestanding Spiral Stair

For me there was only going to be one winner when it came to the type of stairs I wanted for my home. Being constrained for space was also a deciding factor, but given the choice then spiral stairs were always what I had dreamed of for their astounding beauty and simplicity and also for the wow factor! Being a joiner myself, I am handy with the tools but it also means I come under close scrutiny when wood enters my home! This is what I did.

4 Shed Foundations To Ensure Your Building Success

The success of any shed hinges on choosing and constructing the proper foundation. It doesn’t matter how well you’ve planned, designed or built your shed if its foundation is poorly built.

Closet Organizers – Design A Closet

An organized closet is the best closet, but how do you get it organized? You can purchase ready-built closet organizers from a home improvement store or on the web. Or build your own. But if you aren’t into building closet organizers, you can design your own closet using exactly the items you need to get yourself organized. Here are some tips to get you started.

Reasons to Buy an Adjustable Bed

Adjustable beds are traditionally used by people with back problems or on the recommendation of a doctor or because they feel more comfortable to sleep in an inclined position. Studies have shown that sleeping in an inclined position can be helpful with certain health problems.