I had my heart set on incorporating wood beams into the bathroom, but the thought of the hefty price tag had me hesitating. However, with a little creativity and ingenuity, my DIY partner and I managed to achieve gorgeous wood beams at a fraction of the cost. And today, I’m excited t...
How to build a wood ceiling: We took out a few layers of ceiling in this part of the kitchen – and after going through 2 or 3 layers, we got to the final layer. It was uneven and just bad…and I decided I wanted to make the best of it and put a whole new ceiling under it....
To add drama and airiness to any room, consider exposed ceiling beams overhead. Learn about their timeless allure and three ways to get the look at home.
Leave Basement Ceiling Pipes to Create More Room Most of the time these pipes will be recessed into the support beams of the floor above. You can't alter these to remove them, but rather than installing drywall for a ceiling to hide the pipes, you could make them prettier and leave the ...
Wood is valued for its carbon sequestration whether it’s planted in the ground as a tree or as a sturdy beam that helps hold up the ceiling of a building. As such, forestry management is key to making sure wood is harvested for mass timber in a sustainable way. ...
Upgrade your holiday setup with these simple tips on how to hang garland indoors and outside. These hacks will brighten up a mantel, stairs, door and more.
Use a basket to quickly pick up clutter. Decorate bookshelves with attractive baskets. Put a tabletop tree in a basket. The Kitchen Do you use baskets in your kitchen? I bet the answer is yes! In our first home, we had big exposed wood beams in the ceiling, and I hung all types of...
“thujaplicins” that act as preservatives. As a result, the wood will have a long life and need less chemical treatment. In addition, cedar’s even, uniform grain and low density make it less likely to swell, warp, cup, or twist compared to other soft and hardwoods. Cedar is also ...
“It was like a warren and felt really average, so we ripped out the ceilings and walls to see what was behind.” They discovered beams, windows and architectural details including structural braces and hooks. “The landing now has a super-high ceiling. Plus everyone has their own bathroom,...
From my experience as a carpenter, saunas can be some of the most challenging and interesting structures to build. The wood must be high quality and able to withstand extreme temperatures, swelling and shrinking as the sauna is heated and exposed to steam. And, given the rich tradition of ...