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Q: I just bought a home with a wood-burning stove, and I want to stock up on wood. I’ve noticed wood is sold by the cord, but I'm new to this. How much is a cord of wood? A: People who do...
There’s nothing quite like a night under the stars, but busy schedules can make planning a camping getaway to one of the best campgrounds impossible. Many families yearning for the great ...
There are certain situations in finish carpentry and woodworking where a big finish or brad nail just won’t do. These fasteners often act like wedges through thinner pieces of wood, causi...
DIYers and woodworkers (usually) love their tools. But, when two tools—like a plunge router and fixed-base router—appear to serve the same purpose, it can be a struggle to choose the righ...
Shining some light on below-grade spaces can do a lot for your home. Proper lighting increases the usability of your basement, allowing you to expand this storage area while reducing the ...
Installing a traditional fence may help to keep a pup in the yard, but the thought of them circumventing the fence and wandering around the neighborhood may call for more diligent measure...
There comes a time in every tree’s life cycle where its beauty and splendor runs out and it becomes a liability rather than a beloved landscape feature. Most homeowners, DIYers, and caret...
Remodeling a kitchen is one of the most surefire ways to improve both the value of a home and its inhabitants’ quality of life. Although a kitchen renovation offers a relatively healthy r...
Installing a fence is hard work. And while it might seem like simply digging holes and pouring concrete, there is actually quite a bit of precision and technique required to make the job ...
Even for DIYers with excellent eyesight, there are certain barriers through which they’ll never see. Whether it’s an engine block, a pipe, a wall cavity, or even a crack between two surfa...
