Installing Vinyl Cove Molding
Vinyl wall base molding is an easy-to-install substitute for wood baseboard molding. In areas that you have installed a vinyl or carpeted floor, vinyl wall base molding is a very decorative and functional option for surrounding the room ... [... more]
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Installing Drop-Down Stairs
Who needs more storage space? We all do! You may have an untapped goldmine of storage space just over your head, but it is probably too impractical to access. Of course we are referring to your attic, which ... [... more]
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Deck 2: Deck Structural Design
7. Estimate joists: The joists are spaced 16 inch on center and will run perpendicular to the girders and deck boards. To figure the number of joists, convert the length of the deck to inches (a 30 foot deck is 30 x ... [... more]
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Working With Plastic Piping
In this tutorial, you will learn how plastic piping is used, and how to measure, cut, and join plastic piping. Plastic piping comes in many varieties to address many uses. There are rigid plastic pipes, which come in Chlorinated Polyvinyl ... [... 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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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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Installing A Ceiling Fan
Beauty and brains in one package! A ceiling fan offers many functional benefits while adding a certain decorative touch to a room. In the summer it can help cool a room (or even a porch) by helping to circulate air ... [... 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 your room to begin. Good areas to ... [... more]
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Installing Ceramic Floor Tile
1. We will begin this project by creating guidelines for the tiles on the sub-floor and doing a "dry run" - laying down the tiles without adhesive to see how they fit. Using a chalk line, snap a line perpendicular to the main entrance into the . ... [... 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 rainy night, the last thing you ... [... 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 ... [... 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 maintain a free-flowing gutter system ... [... more]
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