Woodworking from www.DaveOsborne.comWe have articles and plans for the do it yourself person on home renovations, home improvement and home repair from a construction expert.Plumbing and Ventilation 3: Questions on Plumbing and Ventilation- June 11, 2008 Here's a list of Dave's answers about plumbing and ventilation.http://daveosborne.com/dave/articles/plumbing-ventilation.php Renos 21: Questions on Home Renovations Finishing- June 10, 2008 Here's a list of Dave's answers about home improvement and home renovations about finishing kitchen cabinets, doors, ceramic floors, and drywall.http://daveosborne.com/dave/articles/renosfaqsfinishing.php Renos 20: Questions on Home Renovations Framing- June 10, 2008 Here's a list of Dave's answers about home improvement and home renovations about house framing, foundations, installing a window, headers, etc.http://daveosborne.com/dave/articles/renosframingfaqs.php Renos 19: Dimensions of Wheelchair Ramps According to the Building Code- June 10, 2008 In this article, I have translated the Building Code into simple layman's terms for building residential ramps for the disabled in wheelchairs. I have given the desired slope and width, as well as height of handrails and curbs.http://daveosborne.com/dave/articles/wheelchair-ramp.php Renos 18: How to Install and Finish Drywall- June 10, 2008 Drywall, also known as gyproc, Sheetrock, plaster board, gypsum board, to name a few, is a very popular method of applying a wall or ceiling finish. It is quite inexpensive and is easy to install and paint. Its only draw back, for t...http://daveosborne.com/dave/articles/drywall.php Renos 17: How to Replace a Sliding Patio Door- June 10, 2008 In conversing with a member of our site, recently, I was shocked to hear that he was quoted $900 for labor to remove an existing patio door and replace it with a new unit. I sent him these instructions, hopefully they will help you too. H...http://daveosborne.com/dave/articles/patiodoor.php Renos 13: How to Install a Rounded Corner in a Door Opening- June 10, 2008 This article explains how to start with a square opening to end up with a rounded one with a drawing to help. The focus is on a drywalled wall.http://daveosborne.com/dave/articles/corners.php Renos 14: How to Build a Door- June 10, 2008 You're planning on building a shop or backyard shed and would like to build your own door a little wider or taller than a conventional door. You can go to the Door Shop and order a custom door and pay through the nose or build it yourself...http://daveosborne.com/dave/articles/door.php Renos 15: How to Install a Pre-Hung Door- June 10, 2008 In this article I give the rough openings for pre-hung doors. A drawing explains the details of how to hang the door and where to shim and fasten it to the door framing. Step by step instructions walk you through the procedure.http://daveosborne.com/dave/articles/prehungdoor.php Plumbing and Ventilation 1: Plumbing Rough-in Measurements and Instructions- June 10, 2008 In this article I give you the usual heights for fixture drains, vents, cleanouts and supply lines for rough-in for the following fixtures: toilets, countertop or drop-in lavatory, pedestal lav, tubshower and kitchen sink. I also includ...http://daveosborne.com/dave/articles/plumbingrough.php |