This Old House | Design Elements (S42 E11) | FULL EPISODE

This Old House | Design Elements (S42 E11) | FULL EPISODE




Woodworking Projects – How to Build A Storage Shed Easy

Most people complain about not having enough storage space at one point or another. In addition to the items that need storage in a house, there are also various tools and equipment that cannot be taken into a house for storage. To avoid subjecting these and other items requiring storage to the elements, building a storage shed makes the most sense. If a storage shed is one of the woodworking projects you are considering, this article discusses how to build a storage shed easy.

Painting a Ceiling Right

If you are a homeowner or a renter you probably have to paint an apartment once in a while to prep it for the next tenant. One of the hardest parts of the job is the ceiling, which is why it’s often neglected with precedence given to the walls and trim.

Painting an Interior French Door

After years of use unpainted French doors usually need to be cleaned up; not just from dirt and dust but standard wear and tear. If you think your French door needs a paint job doing it is an easy task for the DIYer.

Great Router Plans Woodshop Projects You Can Do Today

Making a few little woodshop projects on the weekend can make your router a better tool in your garage. A few jigs and fixtures can mean the difference in a lot of projects that may be too difficult to do without them. Router plans for these projects are available now.

Which Is Better For A Picture Frame: Glass Or Acrylic?

This article covers the advantages and disadvantages of using either real glass or acrylic (Plexiglas) when completing a picture framing project. The articles can apply to frame shops, as well as do-it-yourself hobbyists.

Building Sheds – Essentials on Location, Shed Plans and Materials

Sheds add useful space without having to alter the size of your house. When building sheds pay close attention in selecting the proper location, the right blueprints and materials. By taking care of those details, you will build great looking structures that you can enjoy with your family.

Toy Woodworking Plans and Ideas

Most kids like the faddish, glitzy action figures associated with the latest kids’ movie, but as with any fad, their interest will be fleeting. A new movie will come out, and your child will desperately “need” the newest, latest and greatest fad toys-this is marketing. Manufacturers want to sell toys that impact your children emotionally now, but that don’t keep their attention in the long run, because the goal is for you to spend more money on new toys. A manufacturer’s very existence is threatened by toys that endure.

Designs for Garden Sheds

A few designs for garden sheds will help you build your own garden shed. You can either copy the original designs or invent your own. Here’s what you need to know about designs for garden sheds…

How to Build a Set of Landscaping Stairs

Landscaping stairs are often necessary when the ground elevation changes are too steep for a simple ramp. Ramps can become slippery when moist and if they are too steep can cause leg fatigue rather quickly. Stairs can be constructed of many different materials and we will discuss a few in this article. If the change in height is perhaps only two feet so the use of landscape paver stones works very well. Many of these stones are four inches thick and range from eight to eighteen inches long and eight inches deep. Start by….

Transformation Stain by Sashco – Should You Use It?

Not all log home stains are created equally. Some products look good during the first 6 months and then completely disappear leaving your wood unprotected. Some products look ok for 9 months but then start to turn dark.