DIY Home Remodeling Project Guides
Framing a Wall for a Window Measurements and diagrams for framing a wall to install a new window.
Framing a Wall for a Door Measurement and instructions for cutting walls and adding framing to install a new door.
Cutting Wall Studs Cutting studs to frame a wall for a new door or window.
Building a Header Measurements and instructions for building a header for a new door or window.
Cutting a Sole Plate Instructions for cutting the sole plate to install a new door frame.
Wall Remodeling Open a wall for a new door or window installation.
Framing an Interior Wall Measure, layout and frame a new partition wall.
Installing Doors and Windows Install a new pre-hung door or window unit.
Ceiling Fixture Installation Add a new ceiling fan or light fixture with this step-by-step process.
Choosing Lumber A guide to lumber and sheet materials for construction and remodeling.
Installing a Wall Access Panel Cut a hole in drywall or plaster and install a prefab access panel.
DIY Solid-Surface Countertops Overview of buying and installing solid–surface kitchen countertops yourself.
Run Wiring Behind Baseboards Instructions for adding an electric outlet with wiring behind baseboards.
Wood Joinery Wood working techniques for cutting and joining framing and trim molding.
Handheld Belt Sander Guide Picture, descriptions and operation of a handheld belt sander.
Cordless Drill Driver Guide Picture, description and help choosing a cordless, rechargeable drill/driver.
Drill Press Guide Picture, features and application of a shop drill press.
Wood Router Guide A guide to this very versatile wood cutting and shaping tool.
Wood Working Tools Guide Pictures, description and uses for many carpentry and wood working tools.
Guide to Cordless Tool Batteries A guide to cordless tool battery packs and chargers for NiCd, NiMH and Li-Ion rechargeable batteries.
Compound Miter Saw Guide Picture, features and operation of a compound miter saw.
Double Hung Window Repair Repairing double hung window sash cord and counter weight.
Weather Strip Doors and Windows Install new weather stripping along door and window jambs.
Caulking Showers and Tubs Remove old, cracking caulk and re–caulking showers and tubs.
Home Water Filtration Home water filtering systems including whole house, faucet and reverse osmosis systems.
Using Household Adhesives Glossary of household adhesives and uses.