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Building an Addition, Day 1: Excavation, Demolition

Before & After Series: Before we jump into this Pro-Follow, I want to let everyone know that our 5th Annual Before & After series will be starting soon, and you can find all the details on th...

20 h ago

Installing a New Heat Pump

Welcome to our latest Pro-Follow! Last week I spent time with local HVAC specialist Chuck Thompson from County Comfort as he and his crew changed out a heat pump. Chuck was called in because after ab...

2 days ago

Memorial Day

Today we are celebrating Memorial Day, and instead of a regular post, I’d like to thank all the men and women who have served and are currently serving our country. Memorial Day is a valuable r...

3 days ago

Video: How to Solder Copper Pipe

Today’s article comes to you from the OPC workshop where I’ve setup a demonstration for soldering copper pipe. Soldering (a.k.a. sweating) pipe is the typical method for joining two or mo...

24 may 12

The Complete Bathroom Remodel

I promised you a look at the completed bathroom remodel, and the guys just put on all the finishing touches. Steve Wartman and his crew did an excellent job, the bathroom looks terrific, and the home...

23 may 12

How to Install a Bypass Shower Door

Last time we left off, Steve Wartman and his crew were nearing the completion of the master bathroom remodel. Rick and his team had finished the tile installation which leaves a short list of tasks t...

22 may 12

Diagnosing & Repairing a Broken Air Conditioning (A/C) Unit

I’m excited to let you know that today’s Pro-Follow is the work of a new contractor named Chuck Thompson. Chuck is the owner of County Comfort LLC and an experienced HVAC specialist. Look...

18 may 12

How to Make a Wooden Planter Box

Continuing my foray into the world of woodworking, last week I made a wooden planter box, and I’m really pleased with how it turned out. The box is functional, looks good and all the joints are...

16 may 12

Free Tools and Craft Stuff?!

If you’re a relatively new reader, you might not realize that we give away a lot of free stuff. For instance, right now in our Rewards Center we have 10 items up for grabs (with several more qu...

15 may 12

How to Tile a Bathroom, Shower Walls, Floor, Materials (100 pics, Pro-Tips)

Welcome back to our latest Pro-Follow update. Last time we left off, Steve Wartman and his crew had finished installing the bathroom fan, and the previous day they had hung concrete board in the show...

14 may 12 1 person likes this

How to Install a Retrofit Bathroom Vent Fan

We’re back with another Pro-Follow update for the bathroom remodel with Steve Wartman and his crew. If you’re just joining us, you can read up on the progress so far at these links: Day 1...

11 may 12

How to Install a Floating Laminate Floor

Steve Wartman and his crew have almost finished the basement remodel, and I’ll be writing a comprehensive post to unveil the transformation soon. Installing flooring is one of the last phases i...

09 may 12

Bathroom Remodel, Day 2: Plumbing, Electric and Concrete Board

Welcome back to our Pro-Follow with professional contractor Steve Wartman as he and his crew remodel a master bathroom. Last time we left off, the guys had just finished gutting the bathroom, removin...

08 may 12

Burying Power Lines

As I followed Steve Wartman and his crew through the process of building a deck, many of you sharp-eyed readers noticed that the overhead power lines were very close to the new deck. When I asked Ste...

07 may 12

How to Build a Post & Beam Shed Foundation on a Slope

Last week I had the opportunity to help a friend build the foundation for a new shed that will be delivered in a couple of weeks. His back yard has a bit of a slope, and it would take too much concre...

02 may 12

Bathroom Remodel, Day 1: Demolition

We’re back with our next Pro-Follow, and I’m excited because Steve and his crew are starting a master bathroom remodel. Remodeling a bathroom is a great home improvement job, and this Pro...

01 may 12

I mustache you a question…

Do you love a good mustache party? I do! A few weeks ago, my dad turned 60. My mom, my siblings, and I decided to throw him a surprise party. His birthday actually fell on Easter this year, so we tol...

30 apr 12

Video: How to Wire a Half-Switched Outlet

Today we’re bringing you a video from our workshop on wiring half-switched outlets. A half-switched outlet is an outlet where either the top or bottom half of the outlet is controlled by a swit...

30 apr 12

Installing the Genie PowerMax 1500 (Overview)

October of last year Genie Garage Door Opener had me out to tour their facilities in Ohio. They also hooked me up with a garage door opener (even though I don’t actually own a garage). Fortunat...

27 apr 12

The Pass it On Project

Instead of another project, today I’m writing about the motivation for Jocie’s how-to from yesterday – the chain of encouragement and kindness of which we are fortunate to be a part...

26 apr 12

How to Wire an Outlet

Wiring an electrical outlet may seem intimidating until you’ve learned the right way to do it. This tabletop demonstration provides a detailed look at how to wire a typical, household outlet in...

25 apr 12

How to Maintain a Lawnmower

We get a lot of questions regarding lawn mower maintenance, and so we’ve put together this series of articles to address the most common gas-powered, lawn mower maintenance needs. If you follow...

24 apr 12

How To Remove a Load Bearing Wall

This how-to guide is a compilation of several articles from 2010 when we were going through the process of removing a load bearing wall. It was a big project that took place over the course of severa...

23 apr 12

How to Install Track Lighting

We’ve setup quite a bit of track lighting in our shop, and yesterday I finished installing some additional units. We like track lighting a lot because there are many of styles of lights availab...

20 apr 12

The Better Half – DIY Share Party #8

Welcome to our 8th DIY Share Party! It’s been a little bit of time coming, but Jocie and I have scored our own space here at One Project Closer, and we appreciate all the interaction that make...

20 apr 12

Racor Garage and Shed Storage Products

By now you all must realize how much I love good storage and organization. Why else would I have spent so much time working on pegboard, a lumber rack, workbenches, and storage shelves? So I was exci...

19 apr 12

How to Install Drywall (with 75+ pics): Hanging, Taping, Finishing

If you’re a regular reader, you’ll recognize this is the part of our Pro-Follow series with expert general contractor Steve Wartman. We’re following Steve as he and his crew remodel...

17 apr 12 1 person likes this

How to Patch Small Holes in a Textured Ceiling

A quick tip for small patches in homes with textured ceilings: you CAN do it yourself with materials you probably already have in your house. I ran into this job while prepping our guestroom to be pa...

16 apr 12

How to Install Electric Radiant Heat Under Bathroom Tile

Installing radiant heat flooring is a great project for homeowners and do-it-yourselfers. Radiant flooring adds comfort and value to your home, and it’s not overly difficult to install. I spent...

13 apr 12

Finishing a Basement, Day 4: Insulation

Welcome to our latest Pro-Follow update as contractor Steve Wartman and his crew remodel an unfinished basement. If you’re just joining us, the guys have framed the walls, run duct work, and ha...

10 apr 12

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