Carpentry

How to Hire the Right Contractor for the Job

Remodeling your house, whether you are replacing a countertop or adding another level, can be a nerve wracking experience. There are so many people to hire and details to plan that you can get overwhelmed. First, take a deep breath and remember that people have been remodeling their homes for a very long time. With a little patience, a lot of research and some advice that has worked for others, you can do this!

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How To Refinish Your Cabinets

To begin, you'll first need to take down all of your cabinet doors. The reason why you have to pull all of the doors off is to expose the entire surface area to be worked on; both for the doors and the cabinets.

How To Build Upholstered Wall Panels

At a loss with what to do with your guest room? Create a room to look like a luxury hotel, a place where your guests can come and feel pampered. Add upholstered wall panels!

How To Build a Spice Rack Cabinet

One of the frustrating things about most kitchens is the lack of functional cabinet space. Turn a narrow upper or lower cabinet in your kitchen into a functional 3-tier pullout!

How To Unstick a Drawer

It's one of those common annoyances&a sticky drawer. Sure, it's a minor problem, but when the fix is so easy there is no reason not to take care of it.

How To Build The Be Jane Three-Day Stay Closet

Opening up your home to overnight guests is a great way to catch up and show off your home at the same time. To improve your guests' stay and showcase your DIY skills, try the 3-Day Stay Closet.

How To Build a Window Seat

Window seats are great additions to any home. They not only enhance the area, but they can also double as a place for additional storage. Window seats are practical, beautiful and if planned out properly, multi-functional.

How To Install A Window Mounted Flower Box

Get color and fragrance both inside and outside of your house by adding a few flower boxes to your windows.

How to Replace Worn Siding on the Exterior of Your Home

Whether the siding has rotted, cracked, or there are pieces missing, you can replace these boards yourself!

How To Install Wainscoting

Remove the baseboards by prying them off with a putty knife. (In some cases, you can keep your existing baseboards, but it won't look as nice.) Remove your old baseboards gently, as not to damage the drywall. If the putty knife is not working, use a pry board instead.

How To Build An Arbor

Looking for a classy way to usher your visitors from the bustle of the street to the (hopefully) calming confines of your home? A pathway arbor helps guests make the transition beautiful.