Wood Fireplaces :: How To Get the Most Out of a Wood Fireplace
The net value of a wood fireplace may however come down to one simple thing. What type and quality of wood you choose to burn in your fireplace. A skill perhaps –...
Tag Archives: Organization
Repurposed Shelf Brackets from a Chair :: Installing a Shelf to Hold TV Components
I wasn't necessarily digging on the TV consoles, credenzas, crates, shelving, brackets and etceteras I found in our price range (read: at many of the more popular home (furnishing) stores). So I...
Inside Custom Cabinetry :: Crown Point Cabinetry a Unique Proposition for Pros
“Fine Quality Custom Cabinetry Handcrafted for Your Entire Home.” That’s exactly how it reads in Crown Point Cabinetry’s own tagline. “Kitchens, Baths, Laundries, Offices, Home Bars” . . . *breath* . ....
Contractor’s Notebook: Spring Cleaning, 40 Foot Ladders & In Remodeling, Close is Close Enough
As common with installing recessed lighting, sometimes framing hinders the ability to place things exactly perfect, so sometimes -- close is close enough. + Organizing the Van & What it's like working...
How to Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets :: Eight Tips for Getting your Kitchen in Shape
Have you ever felt frustrated in your kitchen, trying to find a certain pot or specific ingredients for a recipe? We've all been there -- rummaging through cabinets with a vengeance to...
How to Build a Small-Station Laundry Center :: The Right Machines, Storage & Organization
Think of the most important components when designing your small-space laundry center. It may consist of having basic storage, ease of getting to the washer and dryer, sorting and presorting capabilities, places...
Small Closet Redo :: Coming out of the Closet on the Coat Closet
There were a lot of small fixes needed for the coat closet next to our kitchen, including framing, insulation, electrical and the floor. In the process I installed cedar v-groove paneling. Read...
Testing Hardwood Floor Finishes in an Old House (part 2)
The second floor at least has some wax on it, but applied only over a more original finish. I know this because in multiple locations when water is dripped upon it -...
Attic Remodel Before and After :: Row Home or Town House
John had this great space in his attic that he wanted to convert into a home office. The space was already pretty well complete i.e. subfloor down, drywall finished, etc., but ....