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Trying to screw directly into drywall without using any type of drywall anchor is not a good idea. Either the screw w...
Replacing door hinges is one of the easiest ways to upgrade a space subtly. Some DIYers may think only about cabinet ...
Even skilled carpenters usually turn to a door hinge jig to ensure the fast, accurate positioning of door hardware. T...
When a screw head becomes damaged, it can be very difficult to remove from the material in which it is situated. Some...
The traditional way of building a deck involves screwing through the decking boards to wooden joists beneath. It’s si...
The kitchen may be the busiest room in the house, but the constant slamming of cabinet doors as they make contact wit...
Cutting a perfectly round hole in wood, plastic, metal, or even ceramic tile requires a specialized type of cutting t...
Avoid these annoying (and potentially dangerous!) mistakes on your next trip to the hardware store.
While ordinary drill bits are quite efficient, their cutting action can create ragged holes, particularly when workin...
While these fixtures often have a subtle visual statement, door knobs can still accentuate home decor and add style t...
Bed risers offer a stable base to lift bed frames, couches, and tables to put them at a more comfortable height or ad...
Though they’re one of the most used items in a home, door knobs are often overlooked as a decor element. While they m...
Home improvement centers often dedicate an entire aisle to drill bits, which come in a plethora of types and sizes fo...
When one is assembling a tool kit for home improvement, maintenance, and construction projects, one of the first item...
So, you want to hang something heavier than an average photo frame from your drywall: Whether you’re putting in a scr...
Are you searching for a way to add some personality to your cabinet doors and drawers? Check out these fun, functional, and frugal knob options!
Knowing exactly the right screw to use for your project saves time and energy. Plus, it ups the chances of whatever y...
If you’re repairing old things, you’re bound to run into rusted screws. As long as you keep the right tools and suppl...
Operating a screwdriver is so easy a child could do it—so why can't you remove that stubborn screw no matter how har...
Hang on a second: Before you decide to take on the hassle and expense of a full-fledged kitchen renovation, consider ...
It’s easy to get lost in the aisles of a big box home improvement store. Although the big chains are often well-staffed, their sheer size means you can't always f...
If you’re framing new construction—a simple backyard deck, for example, or even an entire house—framing fasteners all...
Nails or screws? Sometimes it’s difficult to decide which to use for a given do-it-yourself project. The next time yo...
For years, companies have been trying to keep one step ahead of vandals and thieves by manufacturing so-called securi...
Wall anchors allow you to hang almost anything almost anywhere. But what does one do to remove a wall anchor?mp3 file...
Different projects demand different types of nails. For instance, installing trim and molding calls for finishing nails, while a new roof needs a—you guessed it—r...
Do you need a quick and easy way to fasten a patch onto sheet metal? Pop rivets make it pretty easy to do so. They co...
Automated security systems are nice to have, but the easiest and least expensive way to improve the security of home ...
Installing wall hooks or fasteners into plaster walls isn't difficult—that is, if you use the right approach. Probabl...
Gleaming silver exudes refined charm, yet over time that lustrous beauty gradually fades with the accumulation of tar...
Inserting or removing a screw is one of the simplest jobs there is. But a stripped screw head can turn a simple job i...
The best-laid DIY project plans can hit a snag if a stripped screw turns up. Though stripped screws can certainly slo...
A door knob might not be the first thing visitors notice about a house, but it is often the first thing they touch. Make sure yours is memorable.
You may be pretty good at swinging a hammer to drive in a nail, but there are plenty of do-it-yourself jobs that will...
We interact with them daily and seldom think twice, but do-it-yourselfers have found plenty of reasons for us to focu...
To hang heavy cabinet doors and conceal the hardware, use mortise European-style hinges. Use a 35-millimeter drill ...
When it comes time to upgrade a front door, build new kitchen cabinets, or even fix a toy box, homeowners have a wide range of hinge styles to choose from.
Now that our phones talk and our cars start with the push of a button, it's no surprise that the front door is going digital too. We’ve got the lowdown on some of...
This wooden-handled hammer may look strong enough to pull any nail but because the grain of the wood is actually wea...
Here's how to restore the missing brass hardware from an antique door. The "ghost" image of original brass hardware...
The parts of the nail are the head, shank or shaft, point, and the gripper marks - slight grooves incised into the sh...
Nailing a nail isn't just a matter of ready, aim, and swing. Other elements enter in, like the size of the nail, the ...
In general, a screw is driven by a screwdriver, alien wrench, or other device whose tip fits into an opening in the h...
An electric drill without bits is like a bow without arrows. And the better the bit (or arrow, I suppose), the better...
Cut nails bring a bygone air to wood floors, doors, cabinetry, or fencing. With their heads showing on or above the s...
Replacing an interior lockset is a pretty simple job. If you’re thinking about upgrading your doors with new doorknob...
Brass brings a warm, burnished glow to household items—everything from switch plates and door knockers to bathroom fi...
There are many different types of screws, and each kind has its own job to do. Before you make the first turn of the ...
One of the last things considered when shopping for kitchen cabinets is the hardware. But kitchen cabinet hardware can make a big impact on the look and feel of n...
If you’ve ever designed or remodeled a kitchen, you know there are an overwhelming number of decisions to make with r...
Why You'll Love It: Bosch's DareDevil Spade Bits drill large holes through wood studs with revolutionary self-startin...
Whether you choose a handle set, lever, or knob for your entry door, you also need a deadbolt for greatest security. ...
Back in the day there were just two options, slotted or Phillips. You picked one, picked a length, and were good to g...
One of the easiest ways to update your kitchen or bath cabinets—and add pizzaz—is to swap out the old hardware for ne...
Spade bits, it seems, are always encountering nails, at least in the kinds of rough drilling chores that renovation w...
As a person who has recently upgraded from living in a garage to living in a half-constructed house, the novelty of h...
Bob reviews the bathrooms, discusses the importance of carbon monoxide detectors, and highlights some fun touches in the basement, such as his mini wine cellar an...
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley install the restored door hardware, and artist Kim Sweet faux finishes the mantle in the den, taking as inspiration a piece of Bob’s f...
Bob watches the ongoing installation of the roof deck, which is being built woth a sustainable tropical hardwood decking called Ipe.
Bob tours one of the Vanderbilt family's most elegant dining rooms. The Berles have restored the ornate plasterwork ceilings and cornices, which were the inspirat...
Bob and crew travel to Wareham, MA, to visit the Tremont Nail Mill. Tremont Nail, manufacturer of cut nails.
Bob Ryley is installing the new lockset from Baldwin Brass on the front door.
Bob and interior designer Leslie Curtis discuss the window treatments in this episode, while Kevin Murphy (from Smith + Noble) finishes up installation of the com...
In a progress report, Ted Riley shows Bob the pre-primed red cedar siding , the heavy-duty metal Bilco bulkhead installation, and the Quechee home's standing seam...
Bob talks with Ray Adam (from Pella Windows) about the new French doors to be installed in the library. It's an active/inactive door with all hardware. The most i...
Bob observes as general contractor Charlie Tomaszewski finishes up the picture framing for the mahogany deck.
Bob and carpenter Bob Ryley install a Schlage interior-lever lockset.
Carpenter Bob Ryley helps install a new porch railing and new screen doors. An underground sprinkler system is also installed.
Contractors put in the brick walkway. Forester Moulding and Lumber replicates the porch railings and balusters. Also, new security and sprinkler systems are insta...
Steve Moore (from Architectural Brass) demonstrates how to replicate a brass escutcheon plate based on a faded outline found on the door.
Bob confers with carpenter Cortney Lofton, as he lays the redwood decking for the back porch.
Bob joins carpenter Bob Ryley, who is putting sidewall shingles onto the exterior of the new addition.
Bob joins contractor Bob Ryley, who is installing a Velux skylight on a curb mount. Ryley describes the screws and mounting hardware used, and Bob demonstrates th...
Track lighting is installed in the automotive portion of the garage, and Bob reviews the bulbs, hardware, and mounting techniques used.
Contractor Bob Ryley explains the process of installing the new clapboards. Using galvanized nails, the boards are added in a staggered pattern for better visual ...
Bob discusses the process of building the farmer's porch with contractor Larry Landers. The natural crowning of wood is discussed, as are methods for ensuring a l...
Bob heads to the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago, the largest wholesale design center in the city, to see a selection of bathroom fixtures at K & B Galleries...
Bob helps general contractor Tim Berky put a solid-core cherry-veneer door on its bronze butt hinges, and install matching door hardware.
Bob checks out the handmade tiles and selected plumbing fixtures in the remodeled bath. When general contractor Tim Berky drills into the tile, he stresses the im...
Frank Lowry of FJ Lowry Plumbing and Heating installs the a Franke tri-flow Corinthian faucet, now that the countertop and sink are in place.
