Fixing the Flashing Around a Chimney

Roof leaks often occur where a roof’s surface meets a chimney. The culprit is usually flashing that was mistakenly installed or has become worn to the point of leaking. Proper chimney flashing includes 2 layers. Base flashing secures into the roof; cap flashing overlaps the base layer and also contains an L-shaped top that is…

How to Drape a Campaign Style Canopy Bed

Elegant Italian effort canopy beds add immediate love to a bedroom, whether they are draped or not. The trending appearance in modern and contemporary rooms shows off the graceful curves of the wrought iron framework left naked. But in traditional and formal bedrooms, the timeless appearance of lawns of plunging fabric spilling in a rounded…

How to Tuft Upholstery

Tufting is a process where you add buttons to the surface of the upholstered piece of furniture to make diamond- or square-shaped clusters from the fabric. A collection of buttons placed equidistant offset or apart in rows and secured tightly form the shapes at the collectible item via the layers of polyurethane, lining and fabric.…

How to Frame a Porch Overhang

Even though a porch roof’s overhang provides a house an ornamental touch, the overhang is not just decorative; it can help to keep rain and sun off the porch and also protects the construction of the building from harm. It plays an essential function, but it is a relatively straightforward part of the construction in…