The Janka hardness test rates various wood to help when you're buying hardwood flooring. It also explains why some hardwoods are more difficult to work with than others, and how well flooring, cabinets and furniture made from the various woods will hold up to wear and tear. The Janka hardness scale …
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Lumber Sizes
When you buy lumber, understanding lumber sizes can be very confusing. I discovered this when taking my first carpentry class and tried to take notes. As the teacher explained the different ways lumber sizes are used, I didn't know what to write down or which dimensions to use when. To this day it …
Homeowner Information – Top 10 Articles in 2014
Happy New Year everyone! It's that time of year when many people think about changes they'd like to make in their lives. That's great until we realize we seldom follow through on these promises. That's why I like to focus on just one or two New Year's resolutions, so I can stay focused and turn my …
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Kitchen Lighting Key to Good Kitchen Design
Kitchen lighting isn't the first thing you think about when you're planning a kitchen remodeling project. Except for the light fixture(s) over the kitchen island, you've probably never noticed your kitchen lighting until a bulb burns out. Or if the kitchen design wasn't done right, you might be …
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How to Handle a Home Emergency on a Holiday
Home repair problems are never fun, but they’re especially frustrating during the holidays. If calling a repair person for a home emergency on a week day is expensive, and it often is, calling one on a holiday can double or even triple the cost. But there are ways to help stop a problem in its …
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Bow Window
A bow window is made up of four or more windows arranged in a curved shape that extends beyond the exterior wall of the house. It provides a wider view of the outdoors. Bow windows often provide more sunlight into the room because they are wider and have have more glass panes, typically 4 or 5 …
