Expert Advice on Home Improvement

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Rather than scouring the malls for the perfect gift for that hard to shop for loved one this holiday season, why not give the gift of a hobby that can last a lifetime. Enroll them in a woodworking class to further cultivate an existing hobby or inspire a new one. Read in full.

Sawmill owner, Roy Hyde, recycles fallen trees into lumber for custom woodworking projects. This environmentally friendly process keeps valuable timber out of the landfill while providing unusual species of wood in sizes not often found at the local lumber yard. Watch this video.

Tony asks, “I’m planning on finishing my basement myself at little at a time. How should I go about it?”

When finishing a basement, it’s important that the work is completed in order. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Trying to find the right glue at your local home improvement store these days can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many to choose from, and picking the wrong one can lead to a really sticky situation. Or not, which could be even worse! The trick is to match the glue to the job at hand. Here’s a breakdown of the different types available to help you get it right. Read in full.

We’re adding a sunroom with impact resistant glass, two porches, a covered deck, and a swimming pool to this home with a beautiful view overlooking Mobile Bay on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Read more to see how it was done. Read in full.

This house on the Alabama Gulf Coast has a beautiful view of Mobile Bay, but the homeowners’ haven’t been able to enjoy it since Hurricane Katrina destroyed their deck in 2005. To remedy the problem, we’re adding a 500-square-foot addition—along with two porches, a deck, and a swimming pool. Read more to see how it was done. Read in full.

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. Read in full.

I’m always looking around the house for extra storage space. From the basement to the attic, I’ve scoured every square inch searching for spaces that I could convert to storage. However, sometimes the answer is right in front of you. Cutting a hole through the end wall of a closet made a perfect spot for a built-in bookcase. Read on to find out how. Read in full.

When installing arched door units, extend the plywood sheathing over the rough opening. Position the door unit against the wall, mark the opening around it, and cut the curved opening to size using a sabre saw. Watch this video.

Recycling is a lot more than just remembering to put your newspapers by the curb every week. Another important component is reusing existing items rather than disposing of them or buying new ones. Here are five nifty ideas for reusing and recycling items that might be cluttering up your closet or garage. Read on to find out more. Read in full.