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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Installing A Garden Pond
1. Your first step is to determine the size and location of your new pond. This step is by far the most important, so take your time. Keep in mind that although large ponds take longer to install they require less ... [... more]
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Building A Dry Stone Wall
3. There are literally hundreds of different colors and varieties of stone, including sandstone, limestone, granite, mica schist, quartz, slate and so on. But there are three basic shapes: a). Field stone is ... [... more]
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Installing Outdoor Low-Voltage Lighting
One of the most simple and cost effective ways to liven up your landscaping is through subtle illumination. Low voltage lighting is simple to install and offers many benefits including ambiance, safety and security. ... [... 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 ... [... more]
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Installing A Garage Door Opener
A garage door opener has become an almost indispensable part of modern life. It offers an overwhelming number of convenience and safety features that will make you wonder how you lived without one for so long. On a ... [... 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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Wallpapering Corners & Obstacles
Unfortunately, you should keep in mind that in some older homes (and in some newer ones too!), there are rarely plumb corners as the house settles over time. This might have made your task harder since you can't ... [... more]
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Wallpapering Preparation
However, as much as wallpaper can enhance a room, it is imperative that you prepare your walls for your wallpapering effort. Many people are hasty in their preparatory effort, which often results in poor adhesion of ... [... 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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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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Mapping Electrical Circuits
3. Here is a real world example of the relationship between volts, amps and watts. Most of the outlets in your house are probably wired with 14-gauge wire. 14-gauge wire has an amp rating of 15. Standard voltage ... [... more]
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