Expert Advice on Home Improvement

A drum sander chucked in a drill works great for sanding curved objects, such as shelf brackets. Drum sanders come in various diameters and consist of a soft rubber core covered by a fine, medium, or course grit sanding sleeve. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

A sunroom and covered patio were added to the back of this home to take advantage of the beautiful waterfront view. Since the house is located on the Gulf Coast in a hurricane prone area, the addition has to be built extra strong to hold up to the inevitable onslaught of high winds. Read on to find out how it was done. Read in full.

Before hanging drywall in your home, make sure everything that’s supposed to be in the wall cavity is in place. Watch this video for a checklist of items that need to be installed before the drywall goes up. Watch this video.

This easy to build wooden outdoor bench is made from pressure treated wood and assembled using corrosion resistant screws to stand up to the elements. It’s perfect on a back porch for taking off muddy shoes or to as a table for potted plants. Here’s how to go about making it. Watch this video.

Cutting a straight line with a circular saw can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be that way. A few minutes spent constructing these two simple, homemade jigs will allow you to make straight, even crosscuts and rip cuts with a portable circular saw with ease. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

When using a power miter saw outdoors, it’s important to have a long, sturdy work surface. A temporary work table is easy to make using an extension ladder and two sawhorses. Watch this video to find out how to go about it. Watch this video.

An Adirondack chair is a great addition to any outdoor area. We built our Adirondack chair from cedar following a set of plans available at Woodcraft. The plans were very detailed, featuring how-to photos, full size patterns, and step-by-step instructions. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Building a sturdy picnic table can seem like a challenging task, but if you follow a detailed set of instructions, it can be accomplished fairly easily. With most picnic table instructions all you have to do is mark the measurements on traditional sized lumber, connect the points with a straight line, and make your cuts. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Whether you’re a novice woodworker or an experienced furniture maker, we’ll show you how to build some great DIY outdoor furniture projects for your yard. Projects include a bench, picnic table, Adirondack chair, patio planter, and plant stand. All can be built at little expense in a few hours time, and will really dress up your patio, deck, or yard. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

TV personality Bill Nye is also a proponent of green living, as he demonstrated when a front porch was added to his home. The porch was made using The Forest Stewardship Council certified lumber, low emission cement, and salvaged brick. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.