Deck-Building Tips
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Low-Voltage Outdoor Lighting
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Sanding And Finishing Your Hardwood Floors
Floor finishing isn't difficult, but you should have some experience using power tools and applying varnishes. The average job will cost about $200 for tool rental and another $85 for a 4-in. brush, a large applicator, a floor scraper, dust masks ... [... more]
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How To Patch Chipped And Pitted Concrete
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Sharpening Mower Blades, Axes & Shovels
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Regrouting Tile (Almost!) Painlessly
After removing the grout (Photos 1 and 2), the regrouting process is simple and pretty goof-proof. Follow the steps we show in Photo 3, 4, 5, 6. Purchase the grout and rubber float at any tile store, and specify unsanded grout (grout with sand is ... [... more]
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Revive Your Tired Deck
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Fast Furniture Fixes
Think safety: Even though all the fluids and sprays we show here are everyday hardware-store products, most are both flammable and toxic. Read and follow the directions on the label. Don’t use them in a room where there’s a pilot light, or near ... [... more]
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Article Index
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Modular Workbench
Here's a workbench design that's ready when you are. This bench layout lets you quickly fold out, slide out and pivot into position all the tools and work areas you need. When you're done for the day, you can have everything stashed neatly away ... [... more]
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Measuring And Marking Tips
Rest a length of 1x2 across the stair nosings. Use a stud finder to locate a wall stud (framing member). Slide the square along the 1x2 until the end of the 2-ft. blade of the square is directly over the stud. Now rest the handrail bracket on the ... [... more]
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Garage Door Tune-Up
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