Hi back again, In the project house I wanted to have an old classic looking cast iron stove, but we have a HRV system (Heat Recovery Ventilation). So to have an open chimney with this type of system would not really work. Plus open to…
Category: Project House
Flooring Transitions
Hi back again, This month I would like to talk about minimalistic floor transitions. It is a good thing to talk about because we all walk and transition from one type of flooring material to another as we walk through a house. With each type…
Closet Shelves
Hi back again, This month I would like to talk about closet shelving. There are principally 2 types of material for a closet shelf, wood or steel. You can buy laminated shelving, usually chip board with a melamine finish. The cons with this type of…
Fold Down Counter Balance Stairs
Hi back again, This month I would like to talk about fold up stairs. Not the rickety kind that is basically a ladder. Fold up attic stairs can be very convenient package, in that they achieve a lot. Trap door, fold down stairs & inexpensive.…
Auto Trash Bin – Push To Open
Ok back again, Been working on another project, for a built in sliding garbage bin drawer, with an auto opening lid which has a relatively good sealed top on the bin when the cabinet is closed. To open the base cabinet drawer simply push with…
Living Downspout
Hi, back again. This month we will be talking about a problem we had with the purpose built house we put together. In the front of the house we have a cantilevered front porch, approximately 14′ wide and 7′ out from the building (Will come…