Deck 9: Installing Deck Stairs
Most likely you have planned one or two flights of stairs from your deck to the surrounding yard. Steps can be built a number of different ways depending on your aesthetic preference, however most municipalities have ... [... more]
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Replacing Asphalt Shingles
7. Next, gently pry up the upper most existing shingle, being careful not to crack it and carefully slide the final shingles into place and nail them accordingly. It's always a good idea to put a small dab of ... [... more]
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Installing A Deadbolt
Drill a hole for the bolt as marked in the doorjamb. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for the diameter and depth of the hole. Place the strike plate over the hole and trace its outline on the doorjamb. Chisel ... [... more]
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Applying A Sanding Sealer
Sanding sealers, also called first-coat sealers by some manufacturers, are recommended when refinishing furniture. Although using a sanding sealer is a good step to take regardless of the type of stain you are using, ... [... more]
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Chemically Stripping Wood
7. If you are trying to strip off paint that was applied directly to bare wood, most likely the paint has seeped into the pores of the wood and it will be very difficult to remove. Some types of wood will make your ... [... more]
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Installing A Soffit Vent
Distorted and curled up shingles are often a sign of insufficient or complete lack of attic ventilation. Attic ventilation is crucial in keeping your home's roof sound and your interior comfortable. Installing soffit ... [... 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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Installing An Attic Fan
4. An alternate method of mounting a fan is to mount it in the gable end of older homes. Gable ends should have existing vents set between studs that are 16-inches apart on center. To take advantage of these vents, ... [... 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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Knocking Out A Wall
1. Before you start, it is critical to determine whether or not the wall you are about to demolish is a load-bearing wall. If it is a load-bearing wall, you will need to find a way to make up for its supporting ... [... more]
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Taping Drywall
Taping drywall is almost an art form. It takes practice and a lot of patience. A good taper can hide any mistakes that were made in hanging the drywall. To finish drywall, you must tack into place corner bead to all ... [... more]
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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 ... [... more]
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