(guest post by Jesse Peralta) Home is where the hearth is! A fireplace not only makes for an attractive focal point for a room, but also creates a warm and cozy atmosphere. However, homeowners should make sure this warm corner is regularly cleaned, thereby keeping the house and family safe from chimney fires. Though […]
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Advice for Building a Home Theater
Nothing can boost your in-home entertainment experience like a fully-equipped home theater. Although setting up a media room at home is an exciting project, it involves a lot of meticulous planning and work. You need to pay attention to important aspects like the most suitable audiovisual devices, the lighting, the viewing angles, the speaker […]
Stair Stringer Installation
Back to my ongoing stair remodel… A funny thing happened on the way to installing the remaining treads: Everything went haywire. I’ll try to sum it up as succinctly as possible:
Stair Tread Installation
Our last blog post showed how to remove wooden stair treads. This post will show how to install the new treads, which were provided by L.J. Smith Stair Systems.
Stair Tread Removal
Okay, back to my ongoing staircase remodel… You’ll see in earlier blog posts that I’ve already stained and finished the new treads and newel posts. Now it’s time to remove the old treads in preparation for the new ones. Although the old treads weren’t the prettiest pieces in the world, I was hoping to salvage […]
Why Your Roof Vents are Important
(guest post by Adrian Brito) You may not realize it, but roof vents are vital for maintaining a healthy roof and for keeping your home’s electric bills under control. We’re going to look at the purpose of roof vents and how they affect your house. What Is The Roof Vent For? Think […]
New DeWalt Wet/Dry Vacs
For cleanup around the home, jobsite or workshop, DeWalt’s 12-Gal. Poly Wet/Dry Vacuum delivers excellent suction power and quiet operation. The EHT staff had the opportunity to test the vacuum, and we can report that not only does the motor run more quietly than most vacuums, but the rubber wheels enable it to roll quietly […]
Installing a Timberchic Accent Wall
As part of an ongoing remodeling project, the EHT staff had our first opportunity to install Timberchic, a peel-and-stick plank made of genuine reclaimed wood. Thin, lightweight, and easy to cut and apply, these affordable DIY-friendly planks are made 100% from reclaimed river logs and are available in an enhanced palate of colors (we chose […]
Comparing Flat and Pitched Roofs
(guest post by Adrian Brito on behalf of Frazier Roofing & Guttering) According to roofing companies in Grand Prairie Texas, building or renovating a home can be incredibly exciting and full of important decisions. There are siding options to consider, interior layouts to plan, energy-efficiency considerations to mull over. And, of course, there’s the roof. […]
Craftsman Launch 2018!
Last week I attended the Craftsman Launch Event in Baltimore, MD, where I got an advance look at 1,200 products the brand is rolling out as a reintroduction to the world at large. This was an impressive product unveiling, complete with the Joe Gibbs auto racing team on site along with dozens of familiar media […]