Preparation: Before diving into the construction process, we trimmed off the dog-eared ends of the fence pickets to achieve a clean and uniform look for our beams. Then, we used a planer to smooth out the wood, ensuring a polished finish. Customization: Depending on the dimensions of your ...
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.
We are in the process of insulating a cathedral ceiling in our remodeled house. We had to pony up to all the existing rafters with 2 x 8's as they were too small (house was built in the 60's with rough sawn fir... good tough stuff, but 2 x 4's don't allow much airflow, ...
Glulamis made from long, parallel pieces of wood glued together with adhesives. The planks can be bent and curved, are strongerin tensionthan in compression, and are pound for poundstronger than steel. Typical uses include structural posts, columns, and beams. Glulam’s ability to span large ...
To site the beams, pull a level string from the top of the house ledger board to the posts. To fasten the beams, you can cut the posts and place them on top or, if you want to use the posts to support railings, leave them tall and attach the beam to the sides. ...
In its broadest sense, the term ‘soffit‘ can be used to refer to theunderside of any constructionelement, such as an arch, architrave, or projecting cornice. Inside buildings, the term soffit may refer to any portion of aceiling that is lower than the rest of the ceiling ...
What Is the Best Way to Install Lights On A Ceiling Beam? For ceiling beams, install spotlights around the perimeter of the room for optimum kitchen lighting. Position the spotlights at the highest point of the side walls and direct them up and across the beams at an angle You could also...
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.
A new fireplace can make your home feel more cozy and add an additional source of heat for the winter months. A DIY fireplace can be on the harder end of the scale for DIY projects, but it's something anyone can do if you're willing to put the time in. H
Measure the width of your cabinets in the front and the back (they should be the same, but sometimes they can be off by a 1/2 inch or so). Cut two support beams to this width. Next, cut two support beams to the overall length you decided on for the range hood (for me it was...