Here in the Ohio contingent of Charles & Hudson, we’re looking at rehabbing both our front and back yards — because in a former life they were actually small urban farms instead of lush green space. While we’re all for urban farming, we’re hoping to create lawns...

Wood paneled walls were more popular 30 to 40 years ago than they are today, and many older houses from this time period have undergone renovations that involve removing these panels. Home Improvement, THE source for home improvement information. More: Refresh a Room By Removing Wood Paneled...

The use of wainscoting panels is a great way to highlight any room with a classical colonial style since they blend well with a variety of wall finishes. Home Improvement, THE source for home improvement information. Read the original: Suggestions for Overlapping Wainscoting Panels

Knotty pine lumber may be used in a number of applications, and has an appealing look, but it can be problematic to cut. Home Improvement, THE source for home improvement information. Originally posted here: Suggestions for Cutting Knotty Pine Lumber

Owing to the universal dislike of home remodeling contractors rating websites have been popping up faster that you can say “but how could this have happened, they came so well recommended”. There is Ratedpeople.com and Mybuilder.com to name only two, both excellent services. They do offer...

www.wcontracting.net Today we built some shelving for a customer to help the organize their garage. We built these shelves out of melamine wrapped particle board. Using this material allows for an easy build with minimal finishing required. You are limited on color, white being the main choice, but...

Filed under: Kitchen & Bath , Big Projects , Living Rooms , Essential Skills , Know-How , Living Spaces Our writer tried to be thrifty and ended up losing $1,000. Here’s how to avoid the same fate. I once had the brilliant idea that I could paint the interior of our rental condo myself. We...

There’s a museum on every street corner in Paris. I’m exaggerating, but it sure feels that way. On Sunday, I took a walking tour of the Marais district of Paris and made a stop at the Musée Carnavalet . Despite the crowded streets, there were only a few visitors in the museum; apparently most people...

Deck Failures According to NADRA (North American Deck and Railing Association) there were 30 deaths between 2000 and 2006 from deck failures. It is also estimated that here are over 40,000 decks in need of replacement or repair in this country. With numbers like that I thought it was important to talk...

Not everyone has the time to tend to the garden let alone indoor plants. But just because you don’t have the greenest thumb or time to hone your skills doesn’t mean the interior of you home has to suffer. Coral Cactus Plants are easy to maintain, and they can bring that spring look to your...