17th December 2008
The Internet is an amazing. You can look up just about anything in the online world and will probably find it. There are experts in just about every field imaginable. If you want to learn how to prepare sushi, there are plenty of websites to be found. And...
16th April 2006
If you are going to build your own home and want to get more for
your money, consider a two story home. There are major parts of
the construction process that can save you money over building a
ranch style home. The three major areas to cut costs ar...
14th March 2006
When building your own home, certain building materials must be chosen and ordered well in
advance of when they will be used. This is mainly due to how long the delivery time
is once the order is made. By ordering these materials at the proper time you ...
02nd November 2005
Installing Windows in New Construction
Installing a window in a freshly framed opening is one of the more simple tasks in a construction project.
Most new construction windows have what is called a nailing fin. These are found on vinyl or aluminum ...
02nd November 2005
Simplifying Stair Rise And Run Calculations
When I first started my career in carpentry, building a set of stairs seemed like a complicated and daunting task. We're not talking finished oak, curved or spiral staircases. I'm talking about your normal c...
02nd November 2005
Simple Layout And Framing Of Walls
Framing walls is known in construction as rough carpentry. This has always seemed to me as a contradiction of terms. The framing holds the skin (drywall, sheathing, siding) and has the buildings life lines running th...
06th October 2005
How To Install A Prehung Door
Hanging a door these days is easier than its ever been. In the days before prehung doors, it took more tools and knowledge to hang a door than it does now.
Imagine getting a door slab, an unassembled door jamb, hinges ...
06th October 2005
Choosing The Right House Plan
Everybody would like to live in a mansion or a sprawling ranch but there are many factors to consider when choosing a house plan. There are also a few pitfalls that can be avoided by doing your homework and making the ri...
