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Thought for Today: "If we want something new, we have to stop doing something old.” - Peter Drucker |
Install Drywall with Adhesive for Sound Benefits
Wallboard, even if it’s installed with screws, can develop unsightly “nail pops”. One way to prevent these annoying wall blemishes is to install drywall using an adhesive. There are other advantages to this fastening approach including, improved sound deadening, fewer drafts at edges and an impressive reduction in the number of screws or nails required. I tried out this technique for myself and, along the way, conducted a couple of tests. Learn More |
Accurately Cut Wood Pieces to the Same Length
Whenever your woodworking project is a cabinet, a frame, a box or any of a multitude of items that require cutting several lengths of wood to exactly the same dimension, one of these techniques just might help you achieve the accuracy you’re seeking. Each one offers an alternative to measuring and marking the pieces individually – a process that’s sure to introduce errors that will become annoyingly apparent when you begin assembly. Granted, this is not an all-inclusive list, but the concepts will come in very handy. Learn More |
Tree House That's Great for Kids & Kind to Trees
Here’s a tree house that will make you a hero to your kids and an empathetic caretaker to the tree in which you build it. The structure is definitely nestled among the limbs, but does not require that you nail, screw into or otherwise pierce the plants surface. This lofty habitat, in fact, was built to be shared by two neighboring families who live next door to each other. It’s a fun project and one that will certainly thrill a child and put a smile on the face of any adult. Learn More |
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