Expert Advice on Home Improvement

An old hollow core door makes a perfect workbench that is both lightweight and easy to store. Start by laying the door on the floor and position two collapsible sawhorses upside down on top of it a foot or so from each end. Screw the sawhorses to the solid wood frame that runs around the outer edge of the door, turn it upright, and it’s ready for use. Watch the video to see how it’s done. Watch this video.

Installing a new bathroom vanity isn’t that difficult, although it does involve a combination of some basic plumbing and carpentry skills for everything to come together. Watch this video to find out what you need to know. Watch this video.

Tiling a small bathroom floor like this one is not that hard if you know the basic steps involved. The tile can be laid directly on top of an existing tile floor as long as the old floor has been cleaned thoroughly first. To make a small bathroom like this one feel larger, the tiles were laid diagonally. Read more to find out how. Watch this video.

When looking for extra storage in a garage or workshop, don’t forget to look up. Standard wire shelving from the home center makes great overhead shelving between ceiling joists. One of the great things about using wire shelves is that you can see right through them to see what is stored. Watch the video to see how it’s done. Watch this video.

Asphalt driveways can develop cracks and deteriorate over time. To keep your driveway in good shape, it’s important to clean, repair, and seal it every few years. Here’s how to do it. Watch this video.

Replacing a dated light fixture with a beautiful ceiling medallion and chandelier is a great way to improve the look of a room. Adding a dimmer switch is a perfect way to control the level of lighting when entertaining. Watch this video.

A fabric covered cornice over a window can really dress up a room. Since this window was almost 10’ long, the cornice was made from two pieces of ½” plywood 24” wide joined together with metal mending plates. The arch in the middle of the cornice was cutout with a jigsaw then sides and a top were applied to give it depth. Watch this video.

A window seat not only enhances the look of a room and provides additional seating, but it serves as a great storage space as well. Find out how to make a built-in window seat for your home. Watch this video.

A fireplace mantel often serves as the focal point in a room. While factory made mantels are available, do-it-yourselfers with a well equipped shop can make one themselves from stock molding and medium density fiberboard or solid wood. Watch this video.

If you spend a lot of time gardening, you know how handy a potting bench can be. Not only does it give you a convenient place to work with your plants, it also keeps the inevitable mess that goes with it confined to one spot. Watch this video.