Carpentry
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
How To Square A Building Foundation
When a building is being erected it is critical that the foundation is very square. A good method to use on small buildings, 8’ x 8’ or smaller is to use the framing square and string. For larger buildings it is better to use the 3,4,5 method.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
How To Build A Tool Rack In Your Garage
Even if you have a storage room in your garage you could probably still need
some way to hang everything up out of the way. A wall covered with pegboard
could be the solution. It’s fairly simple to do and can be done for around $100.00.
Monday, November 03, 2008
How To Stain Wood
Staining in the home is generally most easily done with a simple oil base stain. It’s just brushed on and wiped off. Staining is kind of “what you see is what you get”. If the wood your staining isn’t stain grade it will show every imperfection, joint, or color variation inherent in the wood. If you want smooth consistent color you need to start with wood or wood trim pieces made from a single piece. There are also woods that the grain is so varied that when stained will look many different colors, like Pine for instance. Sometimes you need to apply multiple coats to get the look you want.