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Advice From The DIY Crazy & The Not: Bathroom Carpet Removal

Okay, so there’s one problem with asking someone who compulsively buys powertools and starts projects about whether or not you should: Rip out carpet Tear down walls Rebuild your entire…

Tile 101: The Basics of DIY Tiling (Any Kind, Anywhere)

Once you learn the basic principles behind installing tile you can apply them to any number of projects– floors, walls, countertops, tabletops, and about anything else you can think of….

Drywall 101: Using Joint Compount for a Stucco Wall Finish

So here we are. Wallboard up and spackling knife in hand– ready to jump in and finish some walls. This is the part most people would rather take a whack…

January 19, 2010 | 26 Comments | Read the Full Article

Drywall 101: Success Through Slave Labor

We’re still in the midst of the Ultimate Drywall Adventure here at the Memorial House, which is extra fun in a room with 8’6″ walls (oh hey look, they do…

December 28, 2009 | 4 Comments | Read the Full Article

How to Install a Woven-Wire Fence

Miniature donkeys, we are ready for you. I can’t even explain in words the number of hours we spent contemplating this fence. What type of posts to use, how far…

December 7, 2009 | 6 Comments | Read the Full Article

DIY Video: Framing in a Custom Window

Now that we’re praying sure the roof won’t collapse on the Station, it’s time for the fun stuff, like putting in new windows. The openings are 50×55″ or so, which…

DIY Video: Silent Bench Building

I’ve been toying with the idea of adding video to this website for some time. I work with a creative bunch of people who have piqued my interest in the…

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