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.
Now, to create the faux beams, 2×6 were installed as a base. Then 1×6 were nailed to the 2×6 to create the “beam” sides. After all the sides are in the “beams” get blocked with pieces of 2×6. The blocks are located at the bottom of the beam (flush with the bottom o...
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 expanses make it ideal for bridges...
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. ...
achieve this through wood flooring, ceiling beams, or having an accent wall made out of planks. The options are endless. Your side tables, coffee table, and bookshelves can be made out of natural wood. You don't have to overdo it, but enough of it tips the color balance to the warm ...
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; ...
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 pipes exposed. ...
The roof was simple: supported by beams at a slight pitched angle, topped with thick plywood, and covered with pond liner for waterproofing, then layered with soil to make up a green roof where plants could grow; further insulating and protecting the sauna. ...