(guest post by Amanda Hill) Whether you are dealing with water or gas lines, replacing threaded shut-off valves in your home is typically easy. This knowledge could prove extremely important if you ever experience a plumbing problem such as a leaking faucet or an overflowing toilet. The key is to take your time and […]
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Out of the Frame: 6 Inspiring Frameless Solutions for Your Home
Guest post by Francesca Holmes Even a cursory glance at the top interior design websites highlights the growing popularity of frameless glass. Most often used for windows and French doors, the fact is if it is used wisely, glass can add much needed drama and style to otherwise bland interiors. For homeowners keen to […]
Touring the Georgia-Pacific LVL Plant in Thorsby, Alabama
I spent last Friday touring a Georgie-Pacific manufacturing plant in Thorsby, Alabama. I saw first-hand how log trucks deliver the raw Southern pine that is converted into engineered lumber products, which is made ready for distribution right from the same location. The process is fascinating to watch, but the company’s need to protect “trade secrets” […]
Patio Gridlock with AZEK Composite Pavers
For a recent Extreme How-To project we used the new AZEK composite pavers to create a beautiful new patio. The AZEK pavers fit quickly and neatly on a grid. Available in permeable and non-permeable versions, the pavers are made from up to a 95-percent composite blend of post-consumer recycled automobile tires and plastic containers. The […]
Using Acrylic Blocks To Bring In The Light, Basement Bath Design idea
One of the issues when doing a basement makeover is light. Since basements are typically below grade, natural light is often hard to come by. However many basements have at least one side that opens to the outside and our basement bath was in need of natural light. One of the ways to accomplish this […]
Basement Bath Project Video, Keeping Your Wall Tiles Level the Easy Way
Check out our video on keeping wall tiles straight using a ledger board. Even a first time tiler can achieve professional results.
Weekend Wrap Up, Husqvarna Garden Tractor Speed Test, Pressure Washing to Prep for Painting
A whirlwind of projects went on this past weekend, despite the forecast of rains. All but one of the projects scheduled were exterior and the forecast was for a rainy Saturday and Sunday, but the only rain, was a brief shower Saturday after midnight. So the projects went ahead as scheduled. With GPS in hand, […]
PEX versus PVC, Cold Weather Will Soon Be Here. Is Your Plumbing System Ready?
This past weekend wrapped up the traditional end to summer and like many of you, my family spent it on the lake. We have two houses, our main house and the house my dad and I built and that I am still trying to finish. We had extra guests for the holiday weekend. The overflow […]
Solid Surface Installation Featured on Discovery Channel’s Construction Intervention
This Friday at 7 P.M., Construction Intervention will feature an installation of SolidSurface.com’ s Solid Countertop material being installed by Charlie and his crew. You can watch as NYC club that has been undergoing renovations for six months is transformed from ruins to a trendy nightclub. SolidSurface.com supplied the countertops used for the episode. So […]
Solid Surface Counter-Top Installation for the Homeowner and DIY/ Design and Layout Segment
Are you considering updating a bath, kitchen or maybe even adding a bar to your home, then you will want to check out our series on Corian and solid surface counter top installation. Extreme How-To’s Hal Jones takes you step-by-step through the installation process. Using the same solid surface material any homeowner or DIY-er can purchase from […]