Pre-fabricated and vinyl retail sheds are way overpriced, their quality is mediocre, and any ‘extras’ like shelving and cabinets cost more than the shed itself sometimes. Don’t settle for cheap galvanized sheet metal sheds either. They still rust, and the walls aren’t sturdy enough for mounting shelves or cabinets. You also have to be careful [...]

When you’re building your own backyard tiki bar one of the key things that must be a part of your tiki bar plans is a thatched roof. Without this element, your bar will lack the ambiance of a traditional tiki bar and, unless you’ve put some other type of roof on it, will not provide [...]

My career as a 50 year old carpenter spans an interesting period in the development and innovation of cordless power tools. I started out in the field just as Skil and a few others were coming out with the first 6-something volt models that we pros might now consider cordless, powerless and worthless but back [...]

DESIGN AND MAKE AN INDOOR FOUNTAIN for a wall or tabletop fountain, or a floor or hanging fountain stand. All you need are a few fountain supplies and parts to make your Indoor Fountain however you choose.
FOR A TABLETOP OR FLOOR FOUNTAIN
You will need:
- mist maker unit- a/c adapter- splash guard or center stand- Lid [...]

With the high cost of buying or building a new home, more and more couples and families are choosing to buy older homes that they can fix up themselves. Just make sure you are the DIY home improvement type of person. While one person may enjoy DIY projects, these may be dreaded words to another. [...]

This story was told to me by a plumber I know and it brings home the reason why there are times to call a professional.
I received a call from a homeowner asking for someone to come estimate some repairs. When I asked the sort of repairs, he said it would be too many to enumerate, [...]