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Replacing a screen door on the garage with a new steel door on a block and stucco garage.

A 24 inch door on a five foot wide closet wasn't practical. Widening the doorway and installing bi-fold doors allowed for full use of the closet space.

Comparing of advantages and disadvantages of framing with metal studs vs wood, especially in a basement, plus tips for working with metal framing.

A solid wood fence built using as few screws and nails as possible.

When money is tight and a complete renovation is out of the question, a bathroom can still be updated on a small budget by replacing a couple of fixtures and adding a fresh coat of paint.

A complete gut and remodel of a basement from start to finish.

Basement renovation ideas: creating the new floor plan.

Creativity plays a major roll in incorporating obstructions in the design of a basement while keeping important things accessible.

We had a perfect location for a partition wall in the basement, except it bisected the existing window. This was the solution.

A sloping floor in the basement caused some complications when hanging doors. Here is what we did.

Overcoming some of the challenges faced in making the transition from the main floor to the renovated basement

Replacing a rotted support post for the stairs in the basement and finishing the area under the stairs.