Thought for Today: “My father always said, ‘Never trust anyone whose TV is bigger than their bookshelf.’” — Emilia Clarke

 
 

Try This Amazingly Accurate Way of Making Precise Inside Measurements

Try This Amazingly Accurate Way of Making Precise Inside Measurements - screenshot

Long before there were tape measures and folding rulers, carpenters and cabinetmakers were taking exact measurements using a couple of sticks. To this day, this remains one of the most accurate ways to measure inside dimensions. Curious? Take a look at this video.

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How to Make Your Own Contemporary Concrete Countertop

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When I first learned of concrete being used for countertops, I didn’t think I would like them. But I do -- enough, in fact, to have one in my own home. What I like about this particular version is that you can, indeed, do it yourself. The form is made from inexpensive materials easily available at any home improvement center. I think you’re going to like both the process and the end result.

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Replace an Energy-Wasting Sliding Glass Door with a Triple-paned Insulating Version

Replace an Energy-Wasting Sliding Glass Door with a Triple-paned Insulating Version   - screenshot

The sliding door in this project was not only inefficient but the threshold was severely damaged from dry rot. The old door comes out, the rotted threshold is repaired, and the new energy-saving door goes in. All in all, a great demonstration that just might inspire you to take a similar project yourself.

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