Remodeling: April 2006 Monthly archive
Lifehacker has turned us onto yet another amazing application from Google called SketchUp. No longer is home 3D modeling reserved for the architects and CAD experts of the world. SketchUp allows you to easily put your 3D ideas onscreen and work with the elements of texture, color, and shadowing to enhance your dream home or castle.
PC version only (for now).
SketchUp [via Lifehacker]
April 28, 2006 | Comments ()
Floors in old homes can tend to sag or bounce as they get older. The only way to fix this is through "sistering" the joists located below the floor panels. This involves attaching joists of a similar size alongside the existing joists. This technique can also be used to make an attic floor livable.
Sistering Floor Joists [Hammerzone]
Floor & Ceiling Anatomy [Black & Decker]
April 26, 2006 | Comments (1)
Here's a nice photo set of a concrete countertop installation.
April 1, 2006 | Comments ()
