Materials for the Great Outdoors
Next time you are planning a project for the outdoors, think beyond cedar and pressure-treated as there are many other materials that work great outside. They all have their pros and cons, so here’s a primer.
Home Improvement
Home Improvement, from Canadian Woodworking, offers practical tips and proven techniques to help you upgrade and enhance your home.
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Stairs pose an insurmountable barrier to many Canadians, but access ramps are an easy way to get around the problems that stairs leave behind. Here’s a primer on designing and building an access ramp for your home.
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Adding a pergola to your deck is a great way to expand its usage. If well thought out, it will provide shade when you need it, and create a cozy space in which to relax.
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Although it seems simple, hanging an interior door can be really tricky, not to mention frustrating. With the right approach, it will become second nature.
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Restoring a Historic Porch with Custom Details
Attention to heritage details is the key to restoring this porch and maintaining the original look of the home.
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Six creative ways to make the best use of space under your stairs.
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How a finished floor turns out is mainly in the details. Anyone can make the main field look good, but use these tips to finish the tricky areas so you can complete the job professionally.
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11 Tips for a Stronger, Longer Lasting Deck
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Use some time-saving tricks to make this window seat, then take all the time in the world to relax in it.
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Breathing new life into a tired, outdated kitchen on a tight budget can best be described in two words: Sweat equity.
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A woodworker’s unique approach to making and installing door and window trim.
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Installing crown moulding – part three: curved walls
Placing crown moulding on curved walls can seem like an impossible challenge – follow these simple tips to achieve great results.
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Installing crown moulding – part one
Of all the trim work in a house, there is probably nothing that makes such an impact as the look of crown moulding around a room.
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Make your wood floors look like new with these four steps to achieve a furniture-grade urethane finish.
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Simple tools and techniques for routing this traditional architectural feature will make it too simple not to try.
