If you want to install your own shower, whether it is tiled or a shower pan, you will need a cement shower base. The cement shower base provides a stable, solid, and water resistant barrier between the shower and your wood flooring. Many types of cements are available today for your shower base, choosing the […]
The typical height of a bookshelf is fairly easy to determine if you base the height on two things: the number of shelves it will contain and what those shelves contain. Since books are about 3 inches shorter than magazines, a shelf that stores only books is shorter than a book shelf that stores only […]
Bifold doors are an ideal solution when you have limited space in front of a closet. Bifold doors fold up when they open, so they will not bang into furniture like full-swinging, traditional doors. If you don’t have bifold doors, why not build them yourself? It’s a good skill to learn, because some bifold doors […]
Double closet rods offer versatility and save on space. These two closet rods hang one above the other, and that allows more clothes to hang in a smaller space. This type of setup is ideal for new and remodeled closets. The project takes several hours and requires the use of some advanced tools; but if […]
A leaking faucet is not just annoying, it leads to many serious problems like mold, wood rot, and water damage. So, why not learn how to fix a leaking faucet for good. It only takes ten minutes and requires no patching or sealing.
Installing a shower base requires a few special skills, but it is not out of the reach for the average DIY enthusiast, especially if you enjoy building from the ground up.
To install a faucet in a new counter top you need to drill tap holes through the counter. The tap holes mount the faucet in the counter, with each supply line sitting inside one of the holes. The standard centerset faucet requires three tap holes, two for the faucet bases, and one for the center […]
Maybe you’ve been to the paint store and heard a salesman say, “You have to use the right primer, or the paint won’t adhere to the surface properly.” and wondered how that was possible. Well, they aren’t just trying to earn a commission, you have to use both paint and primer for specific reasons.
If your ceiling has holes in it, there are a few different ways to patch them. Since most ceilings are made of drywall, patching the hole is as simple as repairing the drywall. A few of our expert tricks will help you repair or patch any hole in the ceiling, so be sure to read […]