HowTo – Painting Laminate Countertop
In a recent conversation with a friend they told me of a laminate countertop that they were unhappy with due to discoloration over many years. Although the countertop was in relatively decent physical...
View ArticleHowTo – Restoring Antique Brass Fixtures And Hardware
Brass is used throughout our homes in both solid metal form and in plating to add style and protect other metals from corrosion. It can be found in furniture, plumbing fixtures, door knobs and hinges,...
View ArticleHowTo – Painting Your Kitchen Cabinets
Updating your kitchen doesn’t need to cost a lot and with a few simple steps and maybe a weekend’s worth of time you can bring a totally new feel to one of the rooms you and your family use the most....
View ArticleHowTo – Removing Heavy Wax Or Grease Buildup On Cabinets
Recently a new home owner presented this problem the kitchen cabinets in their house were covered in a pink waxy buildup which we then discovered was silver polish used on wood cabinets. The idea...
View ArticleHowTo – Preparing your Cabinets for Paint
Painting your kitchen cabinets can give your kitchen a brand new look. Painting your old cabinets can lower the cost of a kitchen remodel or cover the repairs of damaged cabinets. You have a few...
View ArticleHowTo – Protecting your Projects with Gel Topcoat Satin Polyurethane
Over the past many years Manufacturers continue to expand their product lines to offer solutions for the hobbyist and professional. The product that we are looking at today is Gel formulated...
View ArticleHowTo – Do you really need to use the guard on your table saw?
After many conversations with professionals and hardcore hobbyists this subject is one of the most common conversations in a woodworking shop. Anyone that has been professionally trained either in a...
View ArticleHow To Shoe Storage Options
If you are like me you have three pairs of shoes. Your good shoes, the old pair for the garden and a pair of Steel Toe Boots. Storing shoes is not a big deal for me but for many people…Read more →
View ArticleHow To Install a Hanging Bathroom Cabinet The Easy Way
If you have a small bathroom then storage is a must. You may find that installing shelves is an option but many people prefer to go with a basic hanging cabinet that can be positioned over your toilet....
View ArticleHow To Decide Between Building or Buying a Bookcase
Building Bookcases is one of the easier starter projects for people who want to learn how to work with wood. The project can be very simple or intricate and you can go with a Painted surface or with...
View ArticleHow To Know When A Problem Is Just Your Home Settling Or Something To Worry...
I was talking with this guy that purchased a new home about 6 months ago and since it is new he is having a lot of punch item work that needs to be taken care of. Some of the things…Read more →
View ArticleHow To Repair Cracks And Pits In Granite Countertops
Eventually most people will have some type of problem with their granite countertop that needs repair. A friend asks how they can fill in a small surface crack so that it looks good and is sealed. As...
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