ShelterPop Swap: How to Clean Hardwood Floors
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I'm a hardwood floors gal all the way. I love the rich colors and patterns that come from natural wood, and there's just something ... (Read More)
ShelterPop Swap: Paint Your Floors
Boring flooring is one of my personal pet peeves. It's as if I'm walking into a space with white walls and no drama whatsoever. Why not jazz up ... (Read More)
Rug made from a canvas drop cloth
Creative idea spotted on the DIY Network's website: make a rug on the cheap using a drop cloth. Yes, a drop cloth! You know, those fabric sheets you ... (Read More)
Perpetual remodeling syndrome: finishing your basement
The key part of basement remodeling happens before you ever even touch a tool. I'm talking about design, of course. What you intend to use your ... (Read More)
Staining and sealing concrete -- it's easy!
A while back, in another feature on concrete, pavers, and stone, I touched on staining and sealing concrete. I recently had another great opportunity ... (Read More)
Bamboo: Install a green floor
Bamboo is fast becoming one of the hottest green flooring materials. Why green? There are at least two reasons. First and foremost, it's sustainable. ... (Read More)
Perpetual Remodeling Syndrome - The benchtop table saw advantage
This week, instead of talking about a particular project, I'd like to talk about one of the most important and versatile tools in the shop: the ... (Read More)
Termites vs. hardwood floors; and the winner is ...
I had recent occasion to work on a 100 year old cabin. It required major construction to make it habitable; one of the projects that fell to me was ... (Read More)
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