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Planter boxes come in all shapes and sizes. However, certain design elements are useful in all planter box projects!
This short article will provide a detailed description of how to build...
In very old houses, you’ll find that the height of their countertops can vary. But in the mid-20th century, homebuilding exploded and countertop heights became standardized. That way,...
In this post, I explain the difference between a drill and an impact driver, or just “driver”. How are they different and what do we use them for?
Below is a video that Ethan did on the...
How do professionals make straight circular saw cuts, on the job site, without using a guide?
I get asked this question a lot. People see me cutting freehand on the show, and they say, how do you...
What if I told you that WOOD…is actually an awful lot like CELERY . And that if you’re new to carpentry and woodworking, I think the fastest way to understand the quirks of wood, is to...
I’ve been asked a hundred times how you can best hang things from the ceiling of a room—including heavier things. This article and video from The Honest Carpenter will explain the 5...
I KNOW THAT THERE ARE GOOD CONTRACTORS OUT THERE
I want to start this article by saying that there are a lot of very good, honest contractors at work out there. I’m lucky enough to know a...
Brickmould–the trim around most doors and windows–is often the first part of a home exterior to rot. The bottom ends of brickmould pieces tend to soak up water sitting on the lower...
Rivets are permanent fasteners often used to pin together gutters, straps, and other pieces of thin-gauge metal around your house. Rivets may seem difficult to remove–but a couple small...
Yes, you can paint treated wood! But, the process of painting treated wood is not quite as straightforward as it seems.
This short article and video from The Honest Carpenter will teach...
Sun, rain, and foot traffic all work together to damage the deck boards of your deck. But, not all decking degrades at the same rate. Inevitably, some boards will show wear and tear early on, while...
Step ladders have many more functions than most people realize. This short article and video from The Honest Carpenter will teach you 6 of the most helpful step ladder tricks and secrets! (Note: #4...
