Hanging Ceiling Drywall
Hanging drywall does not require a lot of technical skill. In fact, a good tape job can hide a lot of hanging mistakes. After hanging a couple of boards, you'll be able to quicken the pace. When hanging drywall on the ceiling, a second person ... [... more]
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Replacing Window Sash Cords
If you are planning to replace the sash cords on the upper window, remove the upper window and install new sash cords by sliding the upper window down and then following the window removal and sash cord replacements steps above. Replace the upper ... [... more]
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Bleaching Water Stains From Furniture
5. Apply the paste mixture only to the heavily stained areas and black spots with the tip of a paintbrush or sponge applicator. Avoid contact with metal fasteners and the metal of the paintbrush, but be sure to avoid breathing fumes if you do ... [... more]
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Silencing Floor Squeaks
1. Start with a little investigative work. You need to determine exactly where the squeak is coming from before you can take action. If the ceiling below is open and accessible, have a helper walk over the squeaky ... [... more]
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Laying Stepping Stones
Do you need a simple, yet attractive way to move about your yard or garden? Stepping stones create a very natural looking walkway through a garden or to the front door of your home. There are a multitude of materials that can be used as stepping ... [... more]
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Installing A Ridge Vent
9. Provided you have a soffit vent or another intake vent, your new ridge vent should now provide outflow for the air in your attic. To test airflow, go into your attic. Wet your fingers and put your hand near the ... [... more]
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Deck 10: Installing Deck Railing
Notch out the bottom of each post for a more stable and attractive finish. Measure up from the bottom 7" (joist height + decking thickness). Set your circular saw to a depth of 1-1/2" and cut the post at this mark. ... [... more]
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Installing A Frost-Free Sillcock
2. Start by turning off the inline valve to the existing sillcock. Purge the water from the pipe that you just shut off. Do this by opening the existing sillcock and opening the bleed valve on the inline shutoff valve. If you don't have a bleed ... [... more]
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Wallpapering Basics
1. The first strip of wallpaper that you lay is the most important as any errors in its placement will have repercussions and affect all subsequent strips of wallpaper. You should choose an inconspicuous area in ... [... more]
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Deck 4: Installing The Deck Ledger
1. Reference your deck plans to determine the exact location and size of the ledger board. You need to cut out the siding on your house where the ledger will be installed. On the side of the house, use a level and ... [... more]
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Installing A Valance
Valances add a great touch to windows that you do not want to cover completely, but that you also do not want to leave bare. Bare windows can seem cold and uninviting, and adding window dressing such as a window ... [... more]
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Installing Base Cabinets
2. After your base cabinets are installed, it is critical that they are level and exactly the same height from section to section, otherwise the countertop will not fit correctly and will not be level. To ensure this, you need to determine if ... [... more]
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