Posts tagged: building
Put Her in a Pumpkin Shell
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Didn't anyone else imagine, as a kid, what it would be like to live in a pumpkin shell or an oversized shoe? Boy, I did. Happily, I just discovered that dome builder, Steve Miller and I must have been on the same wavelength. In 1997, he, his wife and 1 1/2 year old daughter set out on a dome building adventure like no other. Today, their two story Vermont pumpkin house has been enlarged and improved upon more » READ MORE
Get the Look of Wainscoting for Less
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo Images: THR & Sons
When we built a home years ago my brother suggested some cost cutting carpentry illusions that gave us the look of custom raised wainscoting panels in the dining room and up the stairway. It's fairly commonplace now but at the time, it was a clever construction cost » READ MORE
Building a dream
By DaiquiriDiva
Just wanted to share my parents' website. They built their house in the 70's by hand; no power tools, no electricity, no running water and using mostly wood from their property or salvaged materials. Over the years there have been additions and upgrades, but it's always retained its charm. Click on the "OUR HISTORY" link to see their story. The house is cute, quirky, and cozy...and has always been an inspiration to me of how you » READ MORE
Can Concrete Be Considered a Green Material?
By ChrisjobConcrete. It's modern. It's cheap. It lasts quite a long time...
"Concrete is a familiar substance. Its durable nature and versatile applications have made its usage ubiquitous throughout our cities. However this primary building material is also e » READ MORE
Stocking Stuffer: Safety Glasses You'll Want to Wear Everywhere
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Gone are the days of face-encompassing safety goggles. No need to look nerdy while buzzing through a 4 x 8 piece of plywood anymore. Safety glasses have gone cool. Hardly resembling their frumpy older sister, safety goggles, hip safety glasses have their own market, and they're hot. Check out some of the latest looks after » READ MORE
The Renovated Facade of Vintage Swank
By VintageSwankAfter over a year of renovation, we have finished the front and rear facade. We wanted to share the outcome of alot of work, inspiration and tribulation. We are going to work on a gallaery of the entire project from the original horse hair plaster walls to the completed space.
Vintage Swank
www.vintageswank.com
Modern Furniture Plans.
By Chrisjob
A new blog's a-brewing...Modern Furniture Plans. So states their "About" page: "This blog is devoted to finding modern furniture plans. The key is to find designs that appeal, that are easy to build, that don’t break the bank, and that are more unique than anything you can find in any store." So far, there's just a few entries, but its one to throw in ye ole feed reader for when the time is right.
Bloxes: Cardboard Modular Building Blocks
By ChrisjobBloxes, pl. n, \ˈbläks-es\ Building blocks made of interlocking pieces of corrugated cardboard, folded together. Their unique shape and structure make them exceptionally strong and lightweight — you could build yourself a platform to stand on, and then pick it up and move it wherever you need to.
From CNET: "Bloxes are the latest option in cardboard » READ MORE
Castle in a Haystack? Wack!
By beccajo
Robert Fidler, a British Farmer, tried to circumvent local planning regulations by hiding his castle construction under bales of hay.
Local officials are understandably, not pleased.
Top 15 Eco-Friendly Building Trends
By DIY Maven
This month’s installment of REALTOR® Magazine Online includes the top fifteen green home building trends. In no particular order, they are:
Copper Roofs. Copper roofs and their alloys can last 100+ years and are recyclable.
Timber Framing. Timber framing, which generally includes the use of SIPS (superior insulating panels), uses less lumber and generates less waste.
Low-E Windows. Low-emittance windows block UV rays from entering a » READ MORE
What’s your ‘it’ room?
By DIY Maven
The May issue of REALTOR Magazine, includes a trend report about the ‘it’ room. The ‘it’ room is the next big thing in residential construction and it’s based on builders’ best guesses. Popular and profitable forecasts of the past included master suites outfitted with equally impressive master bathrooms and media rooms. On the horizon some builders are betting that those media room will move from basements to the main floor. Other » READ MORE
Lolly, lolly, lolly, get your free plans here
By badbadivy
That's right, I *did* just shamelessly rip off Schoolhouse Rock. ;) I was Stumbling around the internet when I came across this site with a bunch of free building plans. There's a really cool greenhouse you can build, and a bunch of neat kid stuff you can build. Be sure to check it out!
And if you have any sites you go to for free building plans, share them here!
making cabinets
By sgrplmfry I'm going to make cabinets for my laundry room. I'm using 3/4 in plywood with birch veneer for sides and face plate. My question is... should I use the plywood for the back of the cabinet, or just attach the side to the wall, which is drywall. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks. SgrplmfryTrue DIY
By lucien My list is semi-inspired by the do-it yourself mantra. I love building things, completing projects on my own and having that true sense of accomplishment. I think thats the reward in doing things on your own. Actually making it happen all by yourself in a project that is best left to the professionals. If most people had the tools and the patience they could "do it yourself". So that's why I am asking for grinders and toolsets. I » READ MOREA DIY do-gooder's dream: Rebuilding Together
By alexrussell
There's a place you can go and put all your home improvement skills toward doing good. Since 1988, the non-profit Rebuilding Together has been giving low-income homeowners free repairs to help them keep their homes safe and livable. Rebuilding Together is different from Habitat For Humanity, another very worthy non-profit, in that it doesn't build houses. Rebuilding Together's local affiliates throughout the country bring together » READ MORE
How to Flip a House in 90 Days: Final Flipping Notes
By DIY MavenBefore we get to the happy ending, we should really discuss how to stay out of jail while undertaking a flip.
Notes on Owner-Occupied versus Non-Owner-Occupied
If you buy a house, move into it and remodel it, you can do all the work yourself–including all the electrical and plumbing. However, if you buy the house on spec, meaning you speculate on its resale, and do not occupy it, as we did with our flipper, you must comply to state » READ MORE
