All posts tagged "installing"
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Installing A Pocket Door
We recently attended a social function at the new home of an acquaintance. The home was lovely – spacious, lots of natural light, high ceilings with many nice appointments. During our visit, we had the occasion to...
- Posted August 23, 2016
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Installing A Pedestal Lavatory
If you want your bathroom to look, feel and be more spacious then you may want to consider a pedestal lavatory. A pedestal lav is relatively inexpensive (compared to a vanity cabinet and countertop) and pretty easy...
- Posted August 7, 2016
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On Installing Cabinet Pulls
We believe that cabinets are to kitchens and baths what furniture is to other rooms in the home. Indeed, a handsome set of built-ins in a family room or den can well be considered furniture. Design, material,...
- Posted August 5, 2016
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Installing Surface Wiring
Now, more than ever, “comfort and convenience” are buzz words when speaking of the home. Comfort and convenience can be experienced in many ways. Ample space, abundant natural light and more than one bathroom are a few...
- Posted June 13, 2016
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Installing A Cedar Closet Floor
When we first drive into a mountain area we know we’re there without even looking. One thing about the mountains – our nose always knows when we’re there. Once you’re among tall pines, spruce, redwood, whatever, the...
- Posted June 7, 2016
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Appliances: Installing An Icemaker
When we were kids, the only way to get ice to chill a beverage was to buy it by the block or fill ice trays and wait for them to freeze. The oldest ice trays that we...
- Posted March 11, 2016
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Projects: Installing A Pet Door
Several years ago we made the mistake of purchasing and installing a pet door in our home without thoroughly studying the issue. What a fiasco that turned out to be. How about that? Us, the gurus of...
- Posted March 10, 2016
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Installing & Cleaning Vinyl
Like it or not, vinyl siding has taken hold among the most popular choices for residential siding projects in North America. What makes vinyl siding so popular? Affordability, minimal maintenance and, if properly cared for, longevity. The...
- Posted January 28, 2016
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Wallpaper: Installing Borders
Here’s a home improvement that is truly fun and easy to do – and chances are – everyone that sees your work will offer rave reviews. If you’ve ever wallpapered then you know that it can sometimes...
- Posted October 28, 2015
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Patching Wall Paneling
According to an Internet article Blackbeard was one of the boldest and most notorious pirates sailing the waters of England’s southern colonies in the early 1700’s. Occurring during “the Golden Age of Piracy,” his activities and those...
- Posted October 14, 2015