Philip Schmidt

Philip Schmidt

Philip lives in Colorado with his wife, two daughters, and too many leftover building materials. He has been teaching readers how to do things for almost two decades. A former carpenter, project designer specializing in houses and everything we do with them and longtime writer and editor, he is the author of 24 books, including PlyDesign: 73 Distinctive DIY Projects in Plywood (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007T1PJ36/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1), Little Free Libraries and Tiny Sheds: 12 Miniature Structures You Can Build to Enhance Your Yard or Neighborhood (https://www.amazon.com/Little-Free-Libraries-Tiny-Sheds-ebook/dp/B07QFG3ZBP), Black and Decker the complete guide to treehouses: Design and Build Your Kids a Treehouse (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008D1PIT6/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1), The Complete Guide to Greenhouses & Garden Projects: Greenhouses, Cold Frames, Compost Bins, Trellises, Planting Beds, Potting Benches & More (https://www.amazon.com/Decker-Complete-Greenhouses-Garden-Projects-ebook/dp/B005CDCX50), The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses, Install Your Own Solar Panels: Designing and Installing a Photovoltaic System to Power Your Home, DIY Solar Projects - Updated Edition: Small Projects to Whole-home Systems: Tap Into the Sun, The Complete Guide to a Clutter-Free Home, The Complete Guide to Contemporary Sheds: Complete plans for 12 Sheds, Including Garden Outbuilding, Storage Lean-to, Playhouse, Woodland Cottage, Hobby Studio, Lawn Tractor Barn, Schaum's Outline of Elementary Algebra, Decorating with Architectural Details, Install Your Own Solar Panels: Designing and Installing a Photovoltaic System to Power Your Home, Ultimate Guide: Trimwork, Upgrade Your House: 100 DIY Repairs Improvements For Under $100, The Complete Guide to Attics & Basements, The Complete Guide to a Green Home: The Good Citizen's Guide to Earth-Friendly Remodeling & Home Maintenance, Craftsman Router Techniques; A Comprehensive Guide to Using Routers, Molding & Medallions: Four Easy Weekend Projects (eHow Easy DIY Kindle Book Series), McGraw-Hill's 500 College Algebra and Trigonometry Questions: Ace Your College Exams: 3 Reading Tests + 3 Writing Tests + 3 Mathematics Tests, Black Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Treehouses: Design and Build Treehouses for All Ages, Don't Sweat It... Hire It!, The Complete Guide to the Green Home, Decorating with Architectural Details, and The Complete Guide to Treehouses.

Floor Tile Designs

Posted by Philip Schmidt | May 10, 2010

Designing a new tile floor is one of the most fun challenges of all home improvements. And much of the "challenge" lies in deciding which tile you like the best, since you will most...

Costs of Installing Recessed Light Fixtures

Posted by Philip Schmidt | May 06, 2010

Recessed lights are a great option for your kitchen remodel or bathroom lighting upgrade. The cost of adding recessed light fixtures depends on several factors: the number and type...

Polyblend Grout

Posted by Philip Schmidt | Apr 29, 2010

Polyblend grout is today's standard for cement-based tile grout. The "poly" is short for polymer-modified and indicates that the grout mix includes latex-polymer additives for improved...

Bathroom Tile Design Ideas

Posted by Philip Schmidt | Apr 29, 2010

With nearly every surface in the bathroom being suitable for tiling, tile can do for a bathroom what landscaping can do for an empty lot. Just take one step into a tile showroom and...

Wall Tile Repair Tips

Posted by Philip Schmidt | Apr 29, 2010

Wall tile doesn't face the same kind of abuse and constant threat of staining that floor tile is subjected to. Consequently, most wall tile repairs involve problems with caulk joints...

Ceramic Tile Grout

Posted by Philip Schmidt | Apr 29, 2010

In case you weren't sure, grout is the gritty stuff that fills the gaps (called grout joints) between tiles. When properly mixed and applied, grout lasts for decades, which is why you...

10 Questions to Ask an Electrician Before Hiring

Posted by Philip Schmidt | Mar 18, 2010

Finding the right electrician can be as much a matter of safety as getting your money's worth, since electrical problems are among the leading causes of house fires. Electrical work...