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Topics covered on today's episode: Building a mantel around a wood-burning stove Installing gallery rail around the tops of kitchen cabinets Making dovetail joints Preventing bowing of tabletop built from oak strips Making edges of plywood look good Applying laminate to kitchen cabinets Moving ductwork to improve appearance of ceiling Vaulting a ceiling Building a floor where a staircase was located Hanging heavy objects on drywall Installing a whole-house humidifier Tips - You can use matching nail polish to fill small chips in ceramic tile.
- Cut open short sections of PVC pipe to provide quick, inexpensive clamps for your workshop.
- A spoon-shaped piece cut from an old mouse pad can be an effective cushion when working with delicate moldings.
- Drilling an off-center hole in your house key will make it stand out from the pack.
- Living with cardboard mockups of your remodeling plans for a week or so will help you refine your ideas before you commit.
Reading List For a complete updated list of Creative Homeowner books, click here . Home Book: The Ultimate Guide to Repairs, Improvements & Maintenance
Editors of Creative Homeowner
$34.95
Hardcover -- 608 pages (September, 2000)
(ISBN: 158011069X) Creative Homeowner carpentry and remodeling books: Cabinets & Built-Ins: 26 Custom Storage Projects
Editors of Creative Homeowners
$14.95
Paperback -- 160 pages (June, 1996)
(ISBN: 1880029413) Decks: Planning, Designing, Building
Steve Cory
$16.95
Paperback -- 192 pages (January, 2001)
(ISBN: 1580110452) Kitchens: Plan, Remodel, Build
Editors of Creative Homeowner
$19.95
Paperback -- 256 pages (October, 2002)
(ISBN: 1580110495) Remodeling Basements, Attics & Garages
Editors of Creative Homeowner
$16.95
Paperback -- 192 pages (November, 1996)
(ISBN: 1580110312) Smart Guide: Decks
Editors of Creative Homeowner
$8.95
Paperback -- 80 pages (December, 2002)
(ISBN: 1580111041) Walls & Ceilings: Build, Remodel, Repair
Editors of Creative Homeowner
$14.95
Paperback -- 160 pages (April, 2002)
(ISBN: 1580110304) Other Book Resources Carpentry Wood Joiners Handbook
By Sam Allen
Paperback (May 1990)
Sterling Publications (ISBN: 0806969997) Cabinetry Basics (Basics Series)
By Sam Allen
Paperback (August 1991)
Sterling Publications (ISBN: 080698290X) Finish Carpentry: The Best of Fine Homebuilding (For Pros by Pros Series)
By Kevin Ireton (introduction)
Paperback (March 2, 2001)
Taunton Press (ISBN: 1561583316) Building Traditional Kitchen Cabinets
By James Tolpin
$19.95
Paperback (October 1994)
Taunton Press (ISBN: 1561580589) Building Storage Stuff: 25 Plans & Projects to Help Put Things in Their Place
By Richard Freudenberger
$17.95
Paperback (June 1997)
Lark Books (ISBN: 0806995505) Smart Shelving & Storage Solutions
By Danny Proulx
$24.99
Paperback (September 1999)
Popular Woodworking Books (ISBN: 1558705090) Remodeling Room Redux: The Home Decorating Workbook
By Sheran James et al
$29.95
Hardcover (August 1999)
Chronicle Books (ISBN: 0811817903) New Remodeling Book: Your Complete Guide to Planning a Dream Project
By Paula Marshall, ed., et al
$34.95
Hardcover (October 1998)
Meredith Books (ISBN: 0696207400) Time-Life Book of Repair and Restoration: Making the House You Own the Home of Your Dreams
By Tony Wilkins, ed., et al
$29.95
Hardcover (October 1999)
Time Life (ISBN: 0737003073)
RESOURCES :
Home Book: Ultimate Guide to Repairs & Improvements
Model: 158011069X
Author: Mike McClintock (Editor)
Creative Homeowner Press; September 2000
Gardening Supplies
Lowes
Website: www.lowes.com
Lowe's (Lowe's Companies, Inc.)
Customer Care (CON8)
Website: www.lowes.com
GUESTS :
Jon Haas
Email: jonhaas@bellsouth.net
Construction Consultant
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