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While I spend much of my time traveling around the country teaching carpenters and contractors the ins and outs of trim carpentry, I don’t often have the opportunity to work for myself—until recently. I bought a home in the Pacific Northwest and during the remodel, I decided to trim all the windows and doors in a Craftsman style, which I’ve always admired because it’s a perfect blend of classical architecture and gothic ornamentation. If the terms Craftsman, classical, and gothic have you scratching your head, I’m hoping this article will give you some insight into the history and design of the trim...

Essential Tools Every Homeowner Should Have Embarking on the journey of homeownership brings with it the undeniable reality of maintenance and repair. The ability to address small fixes without the need to call in professionals not only saves money but also empowers homeowners with a sense of self-reliance and accomplishment. Having an essential tools kit at your disposal is the cornerstone of managing these tasks efficiently. This article will explore the fundamental tools every homeowner should possess, emphasizing the importance of power tools and the versatility of a well-assembled home tool kit. The Cornerstone: Home Tool Kit The home tool...

Kitchen Storage: Open Shelving vs Cabinets At the heart of every kitchen remodel lies a critical choice that significantly influences the room's functionality and style: selecting between open shelving and traditional kitchen cabinets for storage. This decision is influenced by personal preference, kitchen size, and design aesthetics. Here, we dive into the benefits and drawbacks of kitchen storage shelves and cabinets to aid in this pivotal choice. Kitchen Cabinets: The Classic Route Kitchen cabinets are synonymous with kitchen design, offering a timeless appeal. Their primary benefit is the ability to conceal clutter, providing a neat appearance essential in maintaining an...

So you’ve just renovated your house. Or, you've just moved in! But something is missing. That something is color—the homeowner’s secret weapon. Color can be used to help define interiors and create focal points in relatively featureless rooms. The trick is figuring out how to pick paint colors to use and where to put them. Picking paint colors that you want to use inside your home is not an easy task because in all likelihood you will actually want them to last a while. Here are some things that you should consider when picking interior paint colors: Does it “fit”...

It’s easy to feel cooped up inside after a few months of winter. The holiday buzz has died down, you’ve finally finished putting away all those seasonal decorations … so, now what? The winter months are a great time to embark upon an indoor home improvement project or two! Whether you want to get creative or just keep it simple, this article details a few ideas that will have you busy and productive this winter season. Organizing We know you’ve definitely heard this one before. “Organizing” as a concept can be pretty daunting, especially when you’ve got a house full...