Ever wonder how to create an arched opening in drywall? The Family Handyman has a step-by-step slideshow that shows how to do it with modern materials like bendable sheetrock and plastic beading.
One way to transform an ordinary rectangular doorway into a dramatic entryway is by adding an arch. Creating an arch entails building a wooden frame, attaching it to the header and jambs, then ...
Q: I have a door that divides a dining room and family room. I removed the door and jambs and want to finish the wall as a pass-through opening. My problem is that I want to finish the opening with an ...
Rounded, vintage doors offer a romantic, timeless look. But if you're working with a square doorway, you might balk at the idea of tackling this project on your own. Before you call a contractor, ...
Q: I have a large opening between two rooms. As such, it’s impossible to have privacy in either room. I’d like to close the opening and install a door. What’s involved in this process? A: I think it’s ...
Q: After being ignored at Home Depot, I am coming to you for help. I am turning a dining room into a bedroom, and I want to build an interior wall with a door. I found the prehung doors OK. But I am a ...
After seven months, the drywall is finally up in the shop build, with freshly painted interior walls ready for the next steps ...