What type of saw blade should I use to cut LDF (light density fiberboard?) [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2008 - 6 answers
Has anyone bought closets from IKEA? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 19 answers
Should I paint my untreated pine shelves then assemble? Or assemble then paint? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 15 answers 
Help an Un-Handy guy out with building deck stairs. [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2007 - 6 answers
What should I do with my neglected Mac Mini (1.25GHz/1GB RAM)? [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2006 - 38 answers
can anyone recommend a good DIY/home improvement guide on-line? [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2006 - 4 answers
Is there a blog for doing home improvements and renovations with salvaged and unusual materials? Sort of a cross between This Old House and Inhabitat, with a scavenger bent?
posted on Aug 19, 2006 - 5 answers
Wooden decking ridges up or down? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2005 - 5 answers
Futon mattress alternatives? I have a lovely futon frame with a nasty lumpy old futon mattress. I'd like to get rid of the mattress and keep the frame, using it with my air mattress for overnight guests. Does anyone make sofa-type cushions that I could put on the frame to make it more of a couch? Could I make them myself? (+)
posted on Jan 22, 2005 - 14 answers
HomeImprovementFilter: We are about to start the finishing work on an addition, and we're trying to decide what type of flooring to buy:Laminate, or pre-finished hardwood? We've looked at both, and I think I like pre-finished hardwood better, but I wanted some real-life commentary, rather than my speculation. Any laminate horror stories? Successes? Pre-finished camp have anything to add?
posted on Jan 17, 2005 - 28 answers
Home Improvement: I have a door which isn't fitting into its frame. Basically, the top part is a little too tall, probably 1 cm or so. Is there a tool or method which will allow me to shave the top cm from the door?
posted on Jan 4, 2005 - 9 answers
Hairline cracks in my house. I bought a new home last year, and it's barely over a year old now, but we've noticed 3-4 hairline cracks (like this one, which is just above a sliding glass door) around a couple of the windows on the downstairs level. I've lived in a lot of old homes featuring cracks and figured that it was mostly normal house settling and we could easily patch the drywall when it comes time to sell, but my partner thinks it's a big deal and may point to problems with the foundation or construction. So I have two questions: 1) Should we be concerned? 2) If so, who exactly do you call to "fix" it or get to the bottom of it?
posted on Dec 5, 2004 - 28 answers
I prefer cooking with gas over electric and would like to replace the electric range that came with my house with a new one. But I've also got high vaulted ceilings, so I'm thinking downdraft is the only way to make a hood work. Anyone ever do this kind of upgrade before? [more inside]
posted on Sep 16, 2004 - 15 answers
