Brian Campbell

May 19, 2024 | citylifestyle.com | Brian Campbell

Featured Article The Perfect Mother's Day Treat Article by Brian Campbell Originally published in South Charlotte City Lifestyle Ingredients Pancakes 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 ½ cups milk 1 ½ cups buttermilk ¼ cup melted butter Syrup 1 14-ounce can coconut milk 2 cups granulated sugar Pineapple Topping ½ cup butter ¾ cup brown sugar 4 pineapple rings Directions Panckes Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl...

Mar 6, 2024 | finehomebuilding.com | Brian Campbell |Chris Casey

Removing studs that have water lines or electrical cables running through the middle of them is a difficult task that can lead to potentially time-consuming and expensive repairs. To minimize the risk, I use my oscillating multitool instead of a reciprocating saw, which gives me more control. For added insurance, I insert a carpenter’s pencil into the cut side of the hole. This does two things: It holds the pipe or cable to the far side of the hole, farther from harm.

Jan 10, 2024 | finehomebuilding.com | Brian Campbell

For some products we use, like epoxy, hot glue, and permanent markers, the recommended solvent for cleanup is denatured alcohol—something every shop should have in supply. However, if you ever run out or find yourself at a job site with no alcohol on hand, consider this: Most common hand sanitizers are ethanol-based. And given our recent heightened germ-related awareness, there’s a good chance you have some in your vehicle.

Jan 10, 2024 | finehomebuilding.com | Brian Campbell

When I’m installing trim on one of my projects, sometimes I like to preassemble the casing for doors and windows on a worktable and then install the trim as a single unit. In these cases, I often strengthen the joints with the help of biscuits and hold them together with miter clamps until the glue dries. I own and have used both simple and inexpensive spring clamps as well as spendy, hefty metal cam-action miter clamps.

Jan 4, 2024 | jlconline.com | Brian Campbell

A number of carpentry jobs require repeating a series of precision moves. Building anything with louvers and making a wooden grid for a screen or floor register are examples that I have run into frequently in my carpentry career. These tasks can be quite painstaking in part because of all the repetitious steps, and in part because those steps require great precision.