Bat House Plans – How to Build the Perfect Dwelling for Bats If you are experiencing severe insect infestations in your area, building a bat house might be the solution to your problem. And with quality bat house plans, it is easily done too even if you’re no skilled woodworker. Bat House Building Plans – […]
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ASK This Old House | Ultimate Garage Workshops (S19 E29) FULL EPISODE
Solar Energy Home – DIY The Easy Way Living in a solar energy home is so easy. It will take a minimal amount of work, but what you are going to need is a guide to teach you how to do it. I was skeptical about these guides for a while, thinking that anybody could […]
This Old House | Summer Special: Rebirth of Detroit (S42 E29) | FULL EPISODE
Saving Money Around The House It is not hard to figure out on saving money around the house. Small changes here and there with a few large changes can add up to some tangible savings. Save some cash in the bank by fitting in these easy money saving ways. How to Finish an Attic Finishing […]
This Old House | Summer Special: Generation Next (S42 E28) | FULL EPISODE
How to Build Your Own Gate Building a gate can be as simple as a few pieces of odd lumber nailed together to an ornate wrought iron beauty. Most people do not have the facilities to work with iron or steel so for this article we will stick strictly with wooden gates. You must first […]
This Old House | Summer Special: Scandinavian Modern (S42 E27) | FULL EPISODE
Commercial and DIY Benefits of Using Expanding Foam Expanding foam is one of those practical products that can benefit commercial and DIY projects. Expanding foam is easy to use and can be an effective solution for both professional builders and homeowners. Japanese Water Stones: The Fastest Cutting Whetstones Available for Surgical Edges These whetstones are […]
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Choosing the Right Type of Wood for Use With Your Cabinet Woodworking Plans You can design a cabinet for any purpose you want and it would function as you imagined it would. Cabinets come in all shapes and sizes, and if you can think of it, a type of cabinet of that kind would exist […]
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Projects for Woodworkers: About Used Sheds Whether used for storage, added workspace or simply a place Dad can call his own; a shed in the backyard or garden can be very useful. When the household budget just doesn’t have enough in it to allow for hiring a carpenter to build one, or even for buying […]
Volunteer Day 2: Demolition and Patio Prep | Ask This Old House
How To Build More Then Just A Shed It finally dawned on me that I needed a place of my own for the times when I really needed a break from the hustle and bustle of 3 grand kids and the family dog. I talked to my daughter, a few friends and neighbors and did […]
ASK This Old House | Working from Home (S19 E26) FULL EPISODE
Tips To Keep Your Paving Bricks Looking As Good As New Paving bricks are a simple and relatively cost effective way to liven up those boring areas around your house. With a bit of creativity a couple of bricks can quickly turn any driveway, pathway, walkway or other area into something for the eye. Paving […]
This Old House | Our 3 Decker (S42 E26) | FULL EPISODE
Grout Sealing – Clear Or Color Seal Your Grouted Surfaces There are basically two types of sealers that can be used on grouted surfaces – clear sealers and color sealers. In the clear sealer category there are many different types to choose from such as water based or solvent based. I have always preferred the […]