Tools & Products
Considering a kitchen facelift? Swapping out countertops and cabinetry can have a more dramatic (and instantaneous) aesthetic effect, provided your budget isn't on life support. If you haven't yet found inspiration in our countertop overview, steer your trusty Internet browser toward apartment mecca (the Midwest addition) and rejoice in the beauty that is recycled glass countertops.
If you're in the market for a new oven or cooktop there are a lot more options out there now than there used to be, so it's definitely worth some research. You probably already know if you're up for a commercial-style stove versus a basic oven and cooktop. Other less obvious components up for consideration include the placement of knobs.
This recall got us thinking about safety again (safety should always be on our mind). We came across this list of table saw safety regulations and maintenance tips.
The absolute safety rules regarding table saws are:
1. Always use a push stick when the fence is set under 3" to the blade.
2. Never stand in line with the blade.
3. Always unplug the saw when changing the blades.
4. Never reach over the blade.
5. Always wear eye protection.
We're pleased to announce a promotion with our favorite hardware store in New York city, Garber Hardware. Sign-up for our monthly newsletter of remodeling techniques, tips, and tools and you'll receive a coupon to be used for 10% off in-store purchases at Garber Hardware as well as be entered into a drawing for a 4-pack of Klein Zipper Canvas bags that can be used for convenient storage of pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, as well as other tools and spare parts.
Need a new door for the entryway? Or maybe one to replace an existing bedroom or closet door? If you aren't schooled in the differences between interior and exterior doors, you could end up purchasing the wrong type of door, only to have to go out and purchase another one.
Exterior doors should be heavy duty and weatherproofed. Insulated metal or steel doors offer long-term wear and help keep out the cold. They're also more secure. Wood doors don't last as long, as they can warp, rot,
and shrink.
When you’re renting an apartment there can be lots of rules about what you can and cannot change in the space. This can really stunt your decorating muscles, but when in need of a subtle change that will really stand out in a room, consider something as simple as changing the light switch plates. What’s great is that you take them with you when you move!
It's our pleasure to introduce guest blogger DIY Maven as a contributor this week to Charles and Hudson. She is an active member of the Curbly community and has written many great posts that cover design, decorating, and diy. This week she is tackling a number of different home improvement challenges for us starting with what to do with the ubiquitous brass doorknob.
Is clutter making the rooms in your home look and feel smaller than they really are? There is a solution. Shelves are the perfect way to contain or display mementos, books, pictures, magazines, CDs, paperwork, flower vases, etc. When used with a little flair, shelving can also give a space some personality. Usable in home offices, linen closets, pantries and living rooms, the variety of shelves are limitless.
L.L. Bean has a nice collection of Mission style furniture that is reasonably priced but you can also go straight to the source and check out the collection from Stickley that is derived from Gustav Stickley, the man primarily responsible for promoting the American Craftsman movement through his periodical The Craftsman.
What if simply changing your showerhead could save you over 2,700 gallons of water per year? With one of the worst years for drought behind us, as evidenced by the extensive California wildfires, water conservation is no longer an option. Lucky for homeowners, new technology is constantly entering the market to help minimize water usage and simultaneously reduce utility bills.
May 15, 2008 | Comments ()
