Exterior Caulking
4. Place the nozzle at a 45° angle to the seam being sealed. Gently squeeze the handle of the caulk gun and draw the gun backwards, toward yourself. It takes just a little practice to match the pressure on the ... [... 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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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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Applying An Oil Or Water-Based Stain
Using a water-based stain eliminates most fumes and requires less care and clean up than oil-based stains. However, using water-based stain does require another step in the process, as you need to apply a wood ... [... 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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