High Water Pressure
The symptoms of excessive water pressure include banging pipes, a stinging shower spray, and faucets that leak again a few months after washers have been replaced. Ask neighbors if they've noticed water pressure ... [... more]
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Virtual Makeover
She minimizes the large plane of the garage door by putting in a bank of rectangular windows, repeating the pattern of the windows on the home. Madden adds a row of cannes along the edge of the yard between the ... [... more]
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Reglazed Silhouette Plates
5. Pour a little bit of the porcelain glaze onto a plate (figure D). Spread the glaze around the entire plate using the foam brush. Don't over-saturate the area over the sticker, so the silhouette comes out clean. Neatness is not a concern, ... [... more]
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Refinish Brass Door Fixtures
3. Put on protective rubber gloves and the safety glasses. Paint a heavy coat of paint stripper on knobs and plates using a disposable paintbrush (figure C). The stripper will ruin the brush, so use a brush you can ... [... more]
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Tip Of The Day
To revive a pen with a dried-up roller, quickly wave it through a lit flame. This will melt the ink on the tip of the pen and start it flowing again. TIPical Mary Ellen : Episode TIP-345 ?Storm-Emergency Kit [... more]
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Cabinet And Bookcase Redo
Cut shutters to fit the height and width. Tip When looking for shutters, try to find a pair that equals the width of the bookcase. It is much easier to alter the height of the shutters rather than the width. ... [... more]
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Metallic Wall Finish
Author Glenwood Sherry demonstrates how to add layers of bronze paints and glazes to a wall then washes the surface with green patina to create a textured copper and bronze wall finish. This process is best applied ... [... more]
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Eric Stromer
His passion for the arts and an early break in commercials led Stromer to enroll in the University of Colorado's theater department. After realizing a structured curriculum in drama was not satisfying, he found his ... [... more]
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Installing Hardwood Floors With A Power Nail Gun
The nails should be spaced according to the length of the planks. In this project, since the planks were only about 3-feet long, cleats were placed approximately 4 to 6-inches from each end. Move the flooring nailer to the next board and repeat ... [... more]
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Flower Boxes And Exterior Painting
Tip: Renting scaffolding can make the job go faster. Ladder jacks and extension ladders are readily available and take up little room. You can also use bricklayer's scaffolding or jack-style lifts, all are available at the local rental center. 4. ... [... more]
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Repair Floor Underlayment
If your floor has two layers of vinyl flooring, you will need to replace both pieces. Using your utility knife and straightedge, cut a piece of replacement vinyl. Be sure to cut it as precisely as possible to ensure ... [... more]
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Installing A Tile Backsplash
3. Apply tiles first along the countertop, and then cut the top tiles in (figure A). This will make the cut tiles less noticeable. Spread the mastic with the trowel, being sure to go over it with the toothed side of the trowel. The teeth make ... [... more]
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