Editor's note: This article was originally published on February 1, 2008, and has been updated. It was excerpted from our Coin-Operated Laundry start-up guide, available from Entrepreneur Bookstore.

If the laundry room is part of a remodel project, the homeowner or contractor may be able to use the existing electrical and plumbing, which can mean significant savings. But if the laundry room is an ...

Get straight cuts with a circular saw and guide. To see how to make a guide, go to familyhandyman.com and search for “saw guide.” The first step is cutting the plywood parts to the right size. Follow ...