Category Archives: Cool Projects

How To Build A Bookshelf On Top Of A Half Wall For Added Storage And Safety

Posted on January 23, 2012 by
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Here’s a half wall idea for both storage and safety where small children and 2nd floor half walls that overlook a first floor are concerned. This bookshelf project took about 25 working hours to complete and another 4 to 5 hours to install and apply the finishing touches. I worked on it over a two week period. They turned out looking great and are very strong. Continue reading →

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What Exactly IS A Handyman Anyway? Or, Why The Heck Did I Become One?!

Posted on October 2, 2011 by

I think maybe lots of handymen must wonder why they do what they do. I know I have. After all, what possesses anyone to repair a toilet one day, and repair a roof the next, all the while maintaining a respectable degree of knowledge in both areas? Not to mention in the all the other areas they need to know a thing or two about. Continue reading →

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Exterior Door Installation: How To Stain And Finish A Wood Door

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Recently I won my bid to install a new rear entry door on an older house. The homeowner loved the door she already had, but it had so many problems, it was highly impractical to repair it. It needed a new threshold, an entirely new jamb, and the original installer had cut the top of the door out of square to make it fit his make-shift jamb. I quoted to install a brand new, per-hung door and was able to find the exact same door. Continue reading →

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Building Your Own Shed

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

Let’s face it; a garden shed can offer a number of advantages. A shed can be used as a place to store garden tools or used as storage for additional plants, fertilizers, and so on. Even if you don’t have a garden, a shed can add considerable storage space and help you clear out garage clutter. Imagine your garage free of clutter and having your tools organized! Every homeowner should seriously consider a shed. With proper planning, you can build a storage shed yourself. Continue reading →

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Transforming A Skylight Into A Work Of Art

Posted on May 6, 2011 by
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You can transform a large open skylight into a work of art using beams and a chandelier, a little know-how and a few days of hard work. Continue reading →

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