Robert C. Young

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Stories By Robert C. Young

  • Knocking Out Closet Walls To Make A Room Bigger

    Closets are great for out-of-sight storage, but they reduce your living space. Fortunately, at least one of the walls dividing the closet from the rest of the room is always non-loadbaring. A non-loadbearing wall can be removed without affecting the structural integrity of your house.

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  • The Difference Between Pine & Oak Stairs

    Pine and oak are two woods commonly used in stair treads. Both can be purchased at any big-box home improvement retailer or lumber supply yard. Both are durable, but differ considerably in appearance and price.

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