The Able Handyman

 Installing ceiling tiles is not a difficult task. Simply follow these steps shown and you’ll have the ceiling installed in short order. Since the standard ceiling tiles will not need to be cut, those should be installed first. Once the grid is installed, you'll begin to cut the ceiling tiles.

Tools and Materials Needed:

• Tape Measure
• Utility Knife with fresh blades
• Straight Edge – can be a strip of wood, or even a long level
• Goggles or other eye protection
• Enough ceiling tiles to complete the job.

Step 1 – Measure the tile

The first thing that you need to do is to get the measurements for the pieces to be cut. Once you measure each section, subtract 1/8” from the measurement. By doing this you will make each of the ceiling tiles that you cut easier to install.

Step 2 – Marking and Cutting the Ceiling Tiles

You now need to make you cutting marks on the front of each of the ceiling tiles. Use a straight edge to draw your lines between the points that you have marked. Make sure that your utility knife has a new blade in it. This not only makes the ceiling tiles easier to cut, but it is also a safety factor to consider.

• Place the tile on a flat, level surface, with something underneath it to protect the surface that you are cutting on from damage.
• Starting at the point furthest away from, place your knife on your marked lines and slow pull the knife towards you. On the first pass, use only enough pressure to score the tile, and go slowly enough that the utility knife does not leave your cutting line.
• Repeat the step another time, perhaps 2 more times, each time adding a little more pressure to the utility knife to make it cut its way through the ceiling tile.

Step 3 – Install the Ceiling Tiles

You may find that some of the ceiling tiles will require multiple cuts, or even angle cuts. If this is the case, simply follow the same procedure to make your cuts. The most important thing is to take your time so that you end up with nice clean cuts for a beautiful finished look. As always, remember that safety comes first.

Build a Patio Porch Swing

A patio porch swing can be the source of many hours of enjoyment for the kids and adults too. These swings can be built many different ways and the method that you choose will depend on several different factors.

Which Type

There are a couple of basic types of patio porch swings:

·     Hanging Style – This style can only be used if your patio is covered.

·     A-Frame Style – This style can be used whether your patio is covered or not.

Once you have decided on the basic style of how you want the patio porch swing built, then we move on to the plans and required materials. Most plans will give exact requirements of the materials needed all the way down to the hardware required for the project. Beyond that, you’ll have to decide which type of finish you want to put on the swing and you’ll need the necessary brushes and other tools for that as well. Remember that if the swing will be exposed directly to the weather, you will want to finish it accordingly.

Step 1 – Choose Your Materials

You already know the quantity of materials that are needed, but you have to make a decision as to the type of wood that you want to use. One of the key considerations is whether or not the patio porch swing will be directly in the weather or not. If it is, then you will want to select materials that are better able to withstand adverse weather conditions. The sales clerk will be in a position to be able to tell you which wood will fare best in your situation. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice.

Step 2 – Select the Location for Your Swing

The next thing to do is find a suitable location for your patio porch swing. Clear the area and make sure that you have plenty of room to work. Lay out your materials according to size as well and then, following the instructions on the plans that you selected, begin making the necessary cuts and getting the lumber ready for assembly. Begin the assembly of your lumber as well and you will begin to see the swing take shape. In a relatively short period of time the swing will be fully assembled and you can move on to the finishing of the swing.

Step 3 – Finish the Wood

Once you have fully assembled the swing, it’s now time to finish it with the color of paint or stain that you have chosen. Lay a tarp or canvas or something similar out on the patio and maneuver it under the patio porch swing. Make sure the swing is completely on top of this tarp to prevent any paint or stain from getting on the patio floor. It’s much better to put several coats on the patio swing rather than putting on one thick coat. It will dry much more quickly and smoother this way. You also avoid the possibility of any runs that way.

Build a Patio Porch Swing

A patio porch swing can be the source of many hours of enjoyment for the kids and adults too. These swings can be built many different ways and the method that you choose will depend on several different factors.

Which Type

There are a couple of basic types of patio porch swings:

·     Hanging Style – This style can only be used if your patio is covered.

·     A-Frame Style – This style can be used whether your patio is covered or not.

Once you have decided on the basic style of how you want the patio porch swing built, then we move on to the plans and required materials. Most plans will give exact requirements of the materials needed all the way down to the hardware required for the project. Beyond that, you’ll have to decide which type of finish you want to put on the swing and you’ll need the necessary brushes and other tools for that as well. Remember that if the swing will be exposed directly to the weather, you will want to finish it accordingly.

Step 1 – Choose Your Materials

You already know the quantity of materials that are needed, but you have to make a decision as to the type of wood that you want to use. One of the key considerations is whether or not the patio porch swing will be directly in the weather or not. If it is, then you will want to select materials that are better able to withstand adverse weather conditions. The sales clerk will be in a position to be able to tell you which wood will fare best in your situation. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice.

Step 2 – Select the Location for Your Swing

The next thing to do is find a suitable location for your patio porch swing. Clear the area and make sure that you have plenty of room to work. Lay out your materials according to size as well and then, following the instructions on the plans that you selected, begin making the necessary cuts and getting the lumber ready for assembly. Begin the assembly of your lumber as well and you will begin to see the swing take shape. In a relatively short period of time the swing will be fully assembled and you can move on to the finishing of the swing.

Step 3 – Finish the Wood

Once you have fully assembled the swing, it’s now time to finish it with the color of paint or stain that you have chosen. Lay a tarp or canvas or something similar out on the patio and maneuver it under the patio porch swing. Make sure the swing is completely on top of this tarp to prevent any paint or stain from getting on the patio floor. It’s much better to put several coats on the patio swing rather than putting on one thick coat. It will dry much more quickly and smoother this way. You also avoid the possibility of any runs that way.