Here are a few ideas if you are going to try Installing a Floating Wood Floor in your home. Measuring The first thing to do is to measure your rooms. Measure the length and the width then multiply these two figures to give you the total square feet of your room. After this it is … Read more
If any one is interested in Sanding and Staining Floors then here is a few hints on how to go about it. In this case here we are going to be doing an old pine floor. Preparing the Floor Usually the first thing is to empty the room of all furniture, and remove the baseboards … Read more
New Home Here is a few Interior Painting ideas for a newly renovated house. No furniture to cover up or move around, and all new drywall. Even plywood floors, so no need to cover them as this can really make painting jobs easier. Vacuuming First thing to do is vacuum the ceilings and walls to … Read more
Door This time we are Installing Exterior Pre-hung Door on an older sugar house, or sometimes called a shanty. Its a building where maple syrup is produced here in southern Quebec. Barn Door The original door on this building was more like a barn door, with the steel wheels that roll along a track. These … Read more
Deck Painting One of your Summer Paint Jobs you might wont to try is painting around a deck, such as the railing, post, and even the ceiling if your deck happens to be covered. Have seen decks covered with two by sixes every two feet with one by three stripping, and then covered with a … Read more
Winter Is Finally Over Now that spring has arrived and the snow disappeared, yahoo. Once again it will be spring cleanup time, and a chance to try to get the place looking better. Lawns In my case for spring cleanup I usually start by racking the lawns. But because last winter was hard on the … Read more
There are times when keeping your house in shape you might be called upon for making and repairing furniture. This could be anything from fixing a broken chair to making a table, or even trying to make a set of cupboards or anything else around the house made with wood products. Glues If you happen … Read more
Tools When it comes to buying tools for home repairs your going to need quite a few. I will give an opinion on some that I have found very useful, and a few of the better quality ones that I have come across over the years. Some Of The Basic Tools Start out with the … Read more
Decks At sometime or another you might wont to know how to build a deck onto your home. I think just about every deck will have its own unique design, and just where you would like to build it onto your home. Wood for Deck Most wood used for this project are two by sixes … Read more
Front Doors If your front door could use some new paint, or if its wood some sanding and varnish would get it looking like new again. This is not to expensive a repair, so will also give you a few more outdoor ideas for your home to keep them looking good. Add a Few Lights … Read more