How to Remove an Embedded Splinter with Hydrogen Peroxide
It’s April Fool’s, but today’s YouTube video is no joke (but it is an on point #shorts video). Removing an embedded splinter is no fun and is a hazard of soooo many DIY projects....
Category: Finish Carpentry
House Popcorn Calculator: How Much Is Needed (for Any Space!)
Me to my husband: Remember that movie Real Genius from the 80’s? Husband’s response: The one where they had the laser and blew up the house with popcorn? Yeah, that one! You can...
2020 International Builder Show Tips and Video
The 2020 International Builder Show (the good kind of IBS acronym) in Las Vegas last week was a great time. Of course, any time in Vegas is a good time if you are doing...
How to Install a Tile Window Ledge Treatment
What is hiding behind that curtain besides a window? Is it a ho-hum drywall box or a surprising fabulous window sill? If you learn how to install a tile window ledge treatment you are...
A Free DIY More-Than-Just-Paint Visualizer
Debating between two different paint colors? There’s an app for that! A paint visualizer is a great way to start out your color hunt without lifting a brush or trying out sample paint. That’s...
How Much Extra Tile Do You Need? Baseboard? Insulation?
Often times you hear numbers between ten and twenty percent when you ask how much extra tile do you need…or how much baseboard…or insulation…or how much lumber/mortar/anything! Those numbers seem so huge. Is all...
Choose Between Mitered and Coped Baseboard Inside Corners
Figuring out the final length of baseboard requires a few more decisions than just the length of the wall. One major choice is deciding between mitered and coped baseboard inside corners. First, let’s define...
How to Measure Baseboard (and Order Less!)
This is a highly detailed (aka nerdy) post on how to measure baseboard so that you are able to order the minimum number of sticks, prevent measuring mistakes, and spend the least amount of...
How to Cope Baseboard Inside Corners
Coping baseboard is a functional skill melding function and artistic craftsmanship. Learning how to cope baseboard the right way creates the perfect corner every time. This technique outlined below is perfect for corners that...
