Basement Remodel - 2000
Turning your basement into usuable space can be a very satisfying addition to your home. I looked at this basement remodel the same as I would an addition to my home. I didn't want it to feel like a...
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The arches are pretty simple. The main concept is that the piece that forms the underside of the arch starts the process. From 1/4 inch luan plywood, I cut a piece long enough so that it could be...
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Fireplace Mantle with Undermount Lighting
Undermount puck lights add a dynamic element to this fireplace mantle. The mantle looks like a solid beam, but it is really a hollow floating shelf. The pictures below are just a sample of what is in...
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Exposed Rafter Tails on a Dormer
The look of exposed rafter tails on a roof is a beautiful accent, but to build them right is a challenge. This article shows how I got the look and made the rafter tails and eves maintenance free using...
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Craftsman Style Tapered Porch Columns
The classic Craftsman style comes to life with a tapered porch column set atop a stone base with a copper transition. The columns were constructed in the shop, but only three sides were assembled. The...
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Craftman Style Lighted Stone Column Mailbox
The classic Craftsman style comes to life in the permanence of stone. The lighted stone column mailbox features a paper box, large mailbox, lighted cap, post lamp, embedded address plaque, and an...
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