Posts Tagged ‘Wood’
Hand Staining Wood Trim
Staining wood trim such as base, casing and doors is always optional. Many woods look great in their natural state without applying any stain at all. If you opt for staining, however, keep in mind that different types of wood will absorb or take the stain differently. Some will not absorb as well as others ...
Leveling Floors
Older homes and buildings most generally present you with structural obstacles when it comes to renovations or updates of any sort. Aged structures, many times, have foundation problems which result in sloping, sagging or dipping floors. Depending on your personal needs, these obstacles can be dealt with in several ways. If you want to retain ...
Decks: Wood vs. Composite
When you are building a home, there are so many details and costs involved that many times the deck, patio or porch gets put on the back burner to be dealt with later. While both interior and exterior details get most of the attention, don’t overlook or forget to include, somewhere in your house plans, ...
Sun Room Nightmare
Have you ever taken on a project thinking you had all avenues covered and in check, only to find out you missed it by a mile. I will share this story with you in hopes that it will help some of you avoid the pitfalls I experienced. As a young contractor just starting out, we ...
