I’ve been asked a million times whether it’s necessary or at least recommended to wrap electrical tape around wires joined together in a...

This month’s work was actually pretty simple, but the article may seem a bit over-detailed, because I tried to show a lot of the little...

I hate it when people do stupid things. A perfect example is the hole cut into the nice oak flooring, as shown in the picture below:...

I thought I’d do something completely different this month, and show you some of the “jigs” I’ve built to make various tasks much easier...

There is a lot of information online detailing the steps in casing a window or door, as well as building jambs and windowsills. Many...

In one of my early “Ideas” columns I showed how to easily cover a badly damaged closet ceiling with drywall to make it look new again. ...

I think it’s a fair statement that professionals utilize high quality and specialized tools to make their jobs easier. Having the right...

Sometimes my articles are generated by the need to find a solution to a problem. It’s not that I know how to fix everything, but it’s...

This month’s article is a bit longer than usual, because the work involved was substantial. I doubt if any of you will face the same...

I’ve said this before. Some of my columns are more to help the do-it-yourselfer do it himself rather than to showcase restoration or...

This month’s column is a short one, but very quickly and easily solves a problem that vexes many homeowners. I was asked to check out a...

This month’s column features an advanced table saw technique, so by all means, if you are not comfortable and experienced and own a good...

…I mean, the kind of mortar joints in old masonry, or in this case, a stone monument at a local park. I was asked to help repair it,...

With any luck, you may live near an excellent hardware store or glass shop, and if you need to replace a windowpane that’s 15 ¾ inches by...

Everyone who loves old houses should be so lucky as to enjoy an elegant old staircase, with fancy carvings, hand-turned spindles, and...

My son homebrews beer, and has used an end-of-tap water filter for years. However, he noticed that other faucets and fixtures still flow...

Here’s a fun little project that I doubt took more than an hour, start to finish. Sad irons (I believe the “sad” means “solid”) were used...

(Volume 3, Issue 12) Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column. A while...

What do you do when a neighbor asks you to replace the rotted-out man-door to her garage? You check out the door, measure it, see which...

“Ideas from Ed” (September 2020) Ed is a do-it-yourselfer who is happy to share some of his ideas and experiences in this monthly column....