Painting Walls and Ceilings
Which Paint, Where?Selecting Tools for the JobPreparationPaintingCleaning UpChecklist 1. Which Paint, Where? There are two types of paint available for interior surfaces: water based or ...
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Paint Brushes, Paint Rollers and Paint Pads
Even as we work and play our way through the high tech world of the 21st century, the good old fashioned paint brush is still the most preferred tool for applying paint in and around the home. 1. ...
Pebble Path
This project explains how to make a pebble path using 100x75 (3"x4") treated lumber for the edgings, 20mm (3/4") graded base course metal and a choice of a number of topings (pebbles, bark, shell, ...
Handrail Anatomy
One example Note: All lumber must be suitable for exterior use. a) Decking b) Joists c) Boundary joist: The boundary joist is fixed to the perimeter of the deck to give a neat finish ...
Deck Anatomy
Note: These plans and/or instructions are to be used expressly as a guide only. If contemplating doing any building work inquire at your local building department to find out what specific needs ...
How to Cut Curves in Wood
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist Cutting curves, arcs, or complete circles out of wood is a skill that takes practice. Even experienced craftsmen often take many years to perfect the process ...
Water level
How to make and use a bucket and hose water level Materials You will need a standard plastic bucket and 12 meters (40ft) of 6 mm (1/4") nylex clear plastic tube or similar. Both items can be ...
How to Cut a Notch in Wood Using a Variety of Tools
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist Woodworking experts consider it essential that every woodwork enthusiast learns how to cut a notch in wood. And the best part is that you can learn to ...
How to Round Wood Edges Without/With a Router
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist Are you seeking ways to round wood edges? Several woodwork aficionados have different approaches to rounding edges. Generally, this process can be tricky ...
Making a straight deck
A method of laying decking boards straight Assuming the joists are fixed in place. If not go to How to Build a Deck This is an ideal method of how to lay decking boards straight and is most ...
How to set-out a building
Building Profiles How to establish the building line (profile, perimeter of a building) and ensure it is square and level. Suitable for square or rectangular buildings. Peg the four outside ...
Bosch 1617EVSPK Review
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist WoodRoutersReviews is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Are you a woodworker? ...
Bosch 1617EVS Review
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist WoodRoutersReviews is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. A router is probably ...
DEWALT DWP611PK Review
WoodRoutersReviews is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Woodworking is no easy feat. It requires skill and knowledge of ...
Porter Cable 690LR Review
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist WoodRoutersReviews is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Wood crafting is surely ...
DeWalt DW618PK Review
Brayden Silva Woodworking Specialist WoodRoutersReviews is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. In woodworking, a ...
K2 Telephone Box burned down
My K2 telephone box got cooked by Les Kenny I think my favorite project of all time would have to be the English K2 telephone box which I built back in 2012. It was a pretty good detailed copy of ...
Inch centimeter conversion calculator
Simply enter a centimeter, inch, or foot amount into the appropriate box below, click on the submit button and presto, all the conversions done. cm feet inch A very simple to ...
Steel reinforcing in concrete
Related topics: About steel reinforcing in concrete Sometimes steel reinforcing in concrete is put there to strengthen it, help hold the concrete together and limit cracking. In many cases, ...
How to make a concrete slab floor
A step-by-step example of how to make a concrete slab floor This article explains how to prepare the ground, pour and finish the concrete. Example: A small shed floor: A step-by-step example of ...
How to mix concrete
Safety Tip: Be careful when you mix concrete as prolonged contact with fresh concrete will burn your skin. Wear safety goggles, gloves, rubber boots and long sleeves when working with concrete. Ways ...
What is concrete
Concrete is a mixture of cement, water, sand and gravel (stones, crushed rock). The mixture eventually hardens into a stone-like material. Cement and water are the two ingredients that do all the ...
All you need to know about Cement: What Is It? What is it made of? How to make it?
Whether you are a construction worker or not, you probably realized that cement is almost everywhere we go, especially if you live in a city with tall skyscrapers and solid sidewalks. But ...
How to help prevent fingers from being jammed in a door
It is highly likely that most of us at some time or other in our growing up years have experienced the odd finger or two being jammed by a closing door or at least been instrumental in the causing of ...
