In 2016, there is an app for everything. Every trade now has an unlimited amount of useful apps at their disposal. For carpenters, having a variety of tools is key in order to have successful projects. From measuring to lighting, apps can help carpenters with many different tasks. With a … [Read more...]
How to Install a Laminate Countertop
Laminate countertops give kitchens a sleek look at an affordable price. Installing a new laminate countertop can be a challenge, but it's easier if you have the right tools and know how to get the job done. Below is more information about how you can perform this installation in your kitchen without … [Read more...]
Top DIY Tips for Applying Wood Stain
There are numerous wood stains available for the DIYer to use on their home DIY projects, the wood stain can transform the finished look of your project. If possible I prefer to test the stain on the timber in an inconspicuous spot to see if the finish/colour is what I want before applying … [Read more...]
How to Remove an Internal Door
To remove your old internal door, start by propping the bottom of the door with a couple of wedges so it does not 'drop' as the hinges are removed. Tip :- Screws that have been painted or varnished over will need to have the paint or varnish removed from the screw heads, this can be done using a … [Read more...]
How to Cut and Plane a New Internal Wooden Door to Size
Tools required :- Tape measure, pencil, wood saw, hand or electric plane, workbench, dustsheet. When you have your new internal door unwrapped and ready to be fitted, look at the top and bottom edges for a key or lock symbol that may be stamped on either the left or right end of the door edge … [Read more...]
DIYer Timber and Sheet Materials
The list below of timber and sheet materials contains the most common types used by the home DIYer. P.S.E. Planed square edge or P.A.R. Planed all round as it is sometimes known is suitable for indoor framework, studding and general use. It is available in a wide range of sizes and can be used … [Read more...]
DIY Garden Planters
Garden planters can add colour to a patio or grassed area without costing a fortune. You can build them to the size and shape you need and not 'make do' with what's available at the local garden centre or DIY store. Perhaps the biggest advantage of garden planets is the … [Read more...]
How to Fit Architrave Around a Door Casing
To fit architrave around a door you will have to cut four mitres, two in the head (top) piece and one in each of the two side pieces. Architrave is normally set back around 1/4" (5mm) from the edge of the door casing, (see fig 1). We do this so the architrave doesn't impede the fitting of the door … [Read more...]
How to Fit a Dado Rail
First of all you will have to decide on a suitable height for the dado rail, it doesn't want to be either too high or too low, as an example, on a recent project the dado rail was fitted at a height of 37 1/2" (950mm) to the top edge with a room ceiling height of 116 … [Read more...]
How to Fix Creaky Floorboards
Creaking and squeaky floorboards is a very common issue, but fortunately it is an easy problem to overcome. If the floorboard is loose in places it will have to be screwed down using wood screws which screw into the joists below. Before you do anything, lift the floorboard with a bolster chisel … [Read more...]
