Notebook of household remodeling and restoration projects.

Some of these projects were done on a previously owned home, others completed at our current residence. Some are restoration projects completed for family or just for fun.

Of course as with any DIY projects, they are not without risk. Cuts, bruises and on one occasion, a trip to the Emergency Room, sometimes accompanies any "Hands On" home remodeling project. I have included a helpful "Difficulty Level" scale below to identify those projects which proved most challenging.

Project Catalog:

• Gas fireplace installation. - Turning the cold corner into a cozy warm spot.
• Japanese Bath House. - See the entire Japanese Garden project.
• Bedroom sliding door. - To get to the Japanese Bath House, of course.
• Replacement kitchen sliding door. - Anderson wood slider.
• Bedroom sliding door. - To get to the Japanese Bath House, of course.
• Hallicrafters Short-Wave Radio restoration. - Adventures in electronics.
• Garden Shed deck replacement. - How do you repace a deck Under a shed?
• Interior and exterior painting. - I had professionals help with this one.
• Refninshing projects. - Assorted furniture restoration and refinishing.
• Restoring a belt sander. - Restoring a badly damaged power tool.
• Leaded glass window repair. - Restoring 100 year old leaded glass window.
• Laminate flooring project. - Bamboo laminate flooring in kitchen and living rooms.
• Living Room remodel. - The completed project; paint, flooring and window covrings.
  

Project "Difficulty Level" Scale: