In a well-ventilated area, repair any flaws in the veneer with wood glue to stick affix it back to the original surface. Remove any cracked or broken pieces and glue a new one down. One the veneer is flawless, clean the veneer surface with hot water and dish soap. Rinse and dry the surface. Li…

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Contrary to popular belief, installing a bathtub or shower doesn’t have to be a major renovation project. You may choose to replace your old shower or bathtub with a snazzy new model with a bunch of features. And you may even use this as an opportunity to do a complete bathroom remodel. Just kno…

Soo-in Yang and David Benjamin are both architects at Living, their architecture firm that has developed products that respond to the presence and absence of human beings. They seem to have combined science fiction with modern technology and engineering in order to build a Living Glass window th…

Slide-Lok Slat-Wall is a modular building material that is excellent for constructing cabinets in storage areas in the garage and house and for wall organizer units. Slat-Wall is constructed of sturdy plywood, with a patented dovetail joint connection design and precut pieces that are easy to put …

This is a fascinating and smart idea for double-duty interior design. Unicraft Joinery now offers a unique under-the-staircase drawer arrangement where each riser contains a drawer. Each drawer can be used for a different purpose, all the way up to the next floor, and the drawers pull out easil…

By: Bill & Kevin Burnett
Q: Last year we bought a small (less than 1,000 square feet) condo, with two bedrooms and 1½ baths. Although the condo is in good shape for being 22 years old, it has not had any major improvements other than a bad tile job in the kitchen.We would like to add a whirlpool…

Now that you are ready to set the new tub into place, one of two things will happen. If you are using the old faucet system, simply slide the new tub in the exact same way as the old one came out and put your handles and spout back on. If, however, you are using this opportunity to upgrade the look…

1. Locate Shutoff Valves and Turn Off Water. Once you have all of your supplies gathered, it is time to move to step one. Turn off the water. Disaster would result if you tried to remove your old tub without turning off the water. If the person who built your house was feeling kind, they left you an…

Supplies to Have on Hand Before you Begin:

Once you have selected your new unit and your faucet, you are well on your way. Don’t leave the home improvement store yet though. There are a few other things that you need to make sure you have on hand before you begin. It is often true that unexpected…

A woman called me a few years ago and said that she was thinking about remodeling her bathroom and that she would like me to come take a look at it. She was hoping that I could give her some ideas and that I could help her break down how much she should plan on spending. In an effort to qualify her…