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...
I’ve been sharing lots of updates as this ceiling has come together and a lot of you have asked for instructions on how to build a box-beam ceiling. This is the same technique used on all three of my box-beam ceilings (if you remember the kitchen and living room updates too). MY ...
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.
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. ...
How to Bend Wood Structure and Translucent Cladding How to Design a Greenhouse Sichuan Fine Arts Institute Library of Huxi / Tanghua Architect & Associates Whidbey Island Farm Retreat / mwworks The Rise of Co-living Under the Influence of Urbanizatio...
When you’re ready to build, here’s how to start: Mark the perimeter of the proposed deck using small stakes; Call or make an online request to have the building’s utilities marked for you. It’s usually a free service for homeowners; ...
In medieval European Castles, lords and ladies slept in the first canopy beds. Initially, the curtains hung from the ceiling. But as the beds evolved, posts and beams developed to support the canopy for a more durable design. Warmth and privacy was the first purpose of the canopy. And it...
Drill pilot holes to avoid splitting the wood then screw the beams together. Repeat this with the other end of the 7-foot beam. You'll now have a 3-foot beam attached at either end of the 7-foot beam. Secure the other 7-foot beam to the bottom, creating a rectangular frame. ...
To build a sauna is to create a warm pocket of life, rich with aromas of wood, that connects people and builds community. Emma O’Kelly travelled much of the sauna-going world for her bookSauna: The Power of Deep Heat, published in September, meeting hundreds of people of all ages, ge...