Using an overgrown pergola from the movie Under the Tuscan Sun as muse, she added a simple iron structure and let wisteria grow wild. A long copper-topped trestle table edged by a medley of metal and woven chairs begs guests to sit and stay awhile under the glow of lights she fashioned from pickle and okra jars. Wicker-wrapped bottles act as vases and wine decanters; a fireplace supplies needed warmth on cooler evenings...
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Mark McCullough is a Massachusetts-based mason with years of experience. Thanks to general contractor Tom Silva, Mark joined the cast of This Old House about 15 years ago. Starting with mainly small parts and appearances, the team of Ask This Old House asked him to handle a feature on the show. Since that segment, he’s been a regular. Mark got his start in masonry as a teenager. One of his first jobs was unloading watermelon and produce in Chelsea, Massachusetts....
Note: This DIY pet house is sized for a small cat or dog at under two feet wide. Steps for Building a Dog or Cat House: Step 1: Layout the cuts To begin, mark the plywood using my diagram in the downloadable plans above. Apply painter’s tape to the plywood, and mark the cut lines with a marker. Covering the cut lines with painter’s tape will reduce chipping during the cuts....
While you can stack firewood just about anywhere outside, if left exposed to the elements, it will take much longer to dry out, and burning wet wood causes a smoky fire. A firewood rack helps keep logs neatly stacked and protected while allowing airflow on all sides to promote drying. When it comes to finding a rack that fits your burn needs, the issue is often size. If you use firewood as a primary heating source, you’ll likely buy, or split yourself, a cord — 4x8x4 feet — of firewood each season....
As with many of Jenn’s landscape designs, she relied heavily on elements of the garden that were already in place, though most of the things she reused can also be found at garden centers and nurseries. Throughout the garden, Jenn used a variety of plants, including sedum, Cherokee brave dogwood, sempervivum, stonecrop, hen & chicks, lavender, provence, Hakone grass, blue jean baby Russian sage, and witch hazel. In destination two, Jenn planted some thornless dwarf blackberry bushes and some Indian summer raspberry bushes....
What Can I Do Without a Stud Finder? If you don’t have an electronic stud finder, you can locate studs with nothing more than a table lamp. Remove the shade, turn on the lamp and hold the bare bulb 10 to 12 inches away from the wall. Look for the silhouettes of nailheads or drywall tape as the side light skims the surface of the wall; you should find a stud directly behind the nailheads or tape....
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Before You Start When framing any structure, it’s important to work off of plans so you know the building is secure. How to Frame a Corner Anatomy of a Stud Wall Studs – the vertical 2x6” boards, usually spaced 24” on center apart Plates – the horizontal boards that sandwich the studs together on top and bottom Headers – the additional structure that frames the top of an opening for a window or door Sills – the additional structure that frames the bottom of an opening for a window Jack Stud – a stud that supports the header on the inside of the opening King Stud – a stud that supports the jack stud and runs the entire length of the wall top to bottom Cripple Stud – a stud that supports the framings of openings both on top and underneath the opening Sheathing – the plywood that closes the walls in...
Why are Ice Dams Bad? Dams can tear off gutters, loosen shingles, and cause water to back up and pour into your house. When that happens, the results aren’t pretty: peeling paint, warped floors, stained and sagging ceilings. Not to mention soggy insulation in the attic, which loses R-value and becomes a magnet for mold and mildew. If you’re wondering how to fix an ice dam on your roof, here’s how you can prevent them altogether or remove them if they’ve already formed....
For a finish, Nathan and Stephanie stained the door using a water based stain by Minwax. Both the stain and the rags and brushes needed to apply it can be found at home centers. Shopping List Sliding Barn Door kit Wood stain Rags to apply stain 4-inch structural screws Tools:
Steps: Every autumn, run a core aerator over entire lawn to relieve compaction and allow water and nutrients to penetrate into the soil. Spread an even layer of compost over the lawn to improve the soil. In early spring, run a power dethatcher over lawn to remove dead grass and leaves. Rake up the thatch and dump it into a compost pile. Rake new grass seed over bare spots in lawn....
Rather than letting these items collect in the entryway, Tom and the homeowner build a set of built-in closet storage shelves, complete with shoe drawers, cubby holes, and a coat rack. Made from plywood, Tom uses box joints and dados to create strong cabinets and shows the homeowner how to scribe the shelf for a perfect fit. How To Make DIY Closet Built-Ins Materials Paint-grade plywood Drawer hardware Brads and finish nails Screws Wood glue...
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