Repairing Asphalt Cracks
Over time the asphalt will become faded and cracks will develop. Cracks and potholes form due to the freezing and thawing of snow and ice, weed or grass growth in small cracks, and general wear and tear. Regular ... [... more]
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Repairing Concrete Cracks
While concrete driveways look nice when they are new, over time the concrete can chip, crack and crumble. Cracks and potholes form due to the freezing and thawing of water that has seeped under the driveway through ... [... more]
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Repairing & Maintaining Gutters
Gutters are an important part of your home's weatherproofing system. For many homeowners, their gutter system is a secondary concern and often gets neglected. Don't make that mistake! It is important that you ... [... more]
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Patching Dead Grass
Thatch is created by the accumulation of the dead grass clippings. Small clippings made by mulching mowers will decompose into the soil. Larger clippings will accumulate and keep the soil from getting the necessary ... [... 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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Replacing Glass
7. Gently press the new glass into position, making sure it is contacting the glazing compound on all edges. Place glazing points flat on the glass surface. Using a putty knife, push glazing points horizontally into ... [... 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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Replacing A Receptacle
11. Switch the breaker back on (or reinstall the fuse). Test the new receptacle using the voltage tester to make sure the installation was successful. If you installed a receptacle in the middle of a series, you ... [... 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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Hanging Drywall
6. Along the perimeter of the drywall sheet, drive the fasteners 3/8" from all edges and space them 7" inches apart. For the interior of each sheet, drive screws into the studs about 12 inches apart. If you miss a ... [... more]
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Repairing A Spindle Back Chair
If you need to completely rebuild a spindle back chair, start by labeling all the pieces. Spindles, rungs and legs can vary in length and should go back to their original places. Remove any fasteners, such as screws ... [... more]
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