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I frequently hear the words “contractor”, “carpenter”, and “woodworker” used interchangeably by homeowners. But, in the construction industry, these three words indicate vastly different occupations, ...

DO YOU HAVE LEANING FENCES?

Leaning or sagging fences are a very common problem in backyards. If left unaddressed, unsupported fences can even detach completely and fall apart.

This article and vide...

Trim styles in homes will vary by taste and design. But, regardless of design choices, trim work installations should always be held to a high level of standards.

This article from The Honest Carpent...

Planter boxes come in all shapes and sizes. However, certain design elements are useful in all planter box projects!

This short article will provide a detailed description of how to build sturdy, lon...

In very old houses, you’ll find that the height of their countertops can vary. But in the mid-20th century, homebuilding exploded and countertop heights became standardized. That way, cabinets could b...

In this post, I explain the difference between a drill and an impact driver, or just “driver”. How are they different and what do we use them for?

Below is a video that Ethan did on the subject. But ...

I KNOW THAT THERE ARE GOOD CONTRACTORS OUT THERE

I want to start this article by saying that there are a lot of very good, honest contractors at work out there. I’m lucky enough to know a dozen or mo...

Brickmould–the trim around most doors and windows–is often the first part of a home exterior to rot. The bottom ends of brickmould pieces tend to soak up water sitting on the lower sills, and fungal g...

Rivets are permanent fasteners often used to pin together gutters, straps, and other pieces of thin-gauge metal around your house. Rivets may seem difficult to remove–but a couple small tricks make it...

Yes, you can paint treated wood! But, the process of painting treated wood is not quite as straightforward as it seems.

This short article and video from The Honest Carpenter will teach you the tips ...

Sun, rain, and foot traffic all work together to damage the deck boards of your deck. But, not all decking degrades at the same rate. Inevitably, some boards will show wear and tear early on, while ot...

Step ladders have many more functions than most people realize. This short article and video from The Honest Carpenter will teach you 6 of the most helpful step ladder tricks and secrets! (Note: #4 is...