Cast iron is a useful material for making cookware, mechanical parts, forges, anvils, etc., but what are the common techniques used to cut, weld, and shape it? This article will attempt to cover...

There are two 'softening' processes commonly used when metalworking: normalizing and annealing. The objective of both processes is to soften the metal and to make it less brittle. This makes...

Is a crawl space considered a type of basement? Or are they two separate things? This question will be addressed in this article. Crawl spaces are usually only high enough to crawl around in and...

In the best of all possible worlds, every construction project would be done within perfectly square spaces where things line up well. But the fact is that all too often they just don't- and this...

Can you replace cabinet doors only (not the complete cabinet)? Yes! Installing new kitchen cabinets is a very expensive proposition. A less costly, easy alternative is to replace the doors...

You picked the style of furniture for your house very carefully. But do your interior moldings match that style or conflict with it? Most modern homes are trimmed with minimal, economical...