Most builders have the cabinets installed first if they are using laminate flooring, but I decided not to. The reasons for installing cabinets first are to save costs on flooring that you will never see or step foot on, and …
There are certain parts of home construction that are tedious and time consuming and can take days or weeks of work with little to show for the hours of labor. On the flip side of that, there are parts that …
The top of the spiral staircase is finished off with a wooden newel and ballusters were placed all around the perimeter of the landing. Again, it is important to notch the ballusters so they lock into the landing, and also …
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With the treads in place, it was time to attach the ballusters and railing. The ballusters are made from 2×2’s with small notches routed out of them so they lock in between the treads and ensure each of the treads …
Although the plans called for hardwood, I decided to cut costs and construct the treads from spruce 2×6’s. I contacted someone who had used the same plans who had also used softwood and he was really happy with how they …
I think my fascination with spiral staircases stems from my love of efficiency. With a standard staircase, there is a ton of wasted space on both floors. For example, with 8 foot walls, the steepest straight staircase allowable by building …
I had already installed the flooring for the conditioned attic when I assembled the ductwork of the house, but now it was time to throw up some walls and air seal it. I would also need to install some baffles …
One of the great things about using pre-painted siding is the feeling you get when you finish installing a couple rows and stand back to admire your work. You immediately get to see the finished exterior come to life. I …
With the window trim completed, it was time to move on to the corner trim. I purchased two different sizes so that I could attach them together at a right angle but still have both sides extend the same distance …
Trim siding is used primarily for visual purposes, but is also a great tool to use when it comes to weatherproofing corners of the house. You want the corners to match up tightly with each other so they form a …