Exterior Paint And Ceilings
Attach a drawer pull to a short, unused section of your crown molding and staple a piece of medium-grit sandpaper over the top edge. You'll make a custom sanding block that will knock down ceiling texture for a perfect crown molding fit. Did you ... [... more]
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Hvac And Ceilings
If you have a forced air furnace, you can freshen your entire home by putting a couple of room deodorizers in the return air duct of a large room. The furnace fan will do the rest. When you run your heater, reversing the direction of your ceiling ... [... more]
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2' X 5' X 2" Urethane Wall Mat / Pad
 Wainscoting absorbs a great deal of impact and is particularly effective on walls behind or under basketball backboards. Vantage Products' wainscoting is easily installed by your maintenance crew or general contractor, and the brightly colored Powerhyde ... [... more]
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Wallpaper, Trim And Molding
If you're having trouble finding a match for nonstandard molding, take a look around your home. Often you can replace closet molding with a standard style and use the good stuff in a more visible location. If you have a large area to wallpaper ... [... more]
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Walls And Windows
Lip balm makes an excellent masking material for painting multi-pane windows. Apply it directly to the glass before you paint, and after the paint dries, it will wipe away easily from the coated surface. You can clean exterior windows by mixing ... [... more]
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Walls, Windows And Refinishing
At the end of a long day of drywall mudding, wipe down the inside of the compound pails with a damp sponge to remove any deposits. Left alone, the deposits would solidify and drop into the mud, causing trouble down the line. To keep a locked ... [... more]
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Interior Paint And Building Walls
If you need to find a wall stud to hang a picture or shelf from, let your outlets be your guide. Most outlets and switches are nailed to a stud, and measuring 16" from the center of one stud should locate the next. When sanding drywall, use a ... [... more]
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Pet Problems And Walls
One teaspoon of antifreeze containing ethylene glycol is enough to poison a seven-pound cat. Look for antifreeze that contains pet-safe propylene glycol and clean up any antifreeze spills immediately. When working with drywall mud, don't add ... [... more]
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Architectural Trim: Ideas, Inspiration and Practical ...
Sound advice for the finishing touchDecorative trim, such as baseboards, moldings, wainscoting, and casings, adds warmth and depth to otherwise sterile rooms. Home Design Details: Architectural Trim provides practical advice and inspiration for wall, ... [... more]
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Trim Transformations (Do It Yourself)
Trim can transform a room. With new casing around windows and doors, and some cornice molding to embellish the border between ceiling and walls, any room gains an upgraded identity. Home centers and lumberyards carry a staggering variety of molding. This ... [... more]
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Trimwork 1-2-3 (The Home Depot)
Clear and easy to understand instructions and photographs presented in a step-by-step format to help guarantee beautiful results. Projects include installation of crown and baseboard molding; wainscoting; trimwork; frame and panel walls; and built-in ... [... more]
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Roberts' Illustrated Millwork Catalog: A Sourcebook of ...
Vast assortment of finely crafted doors, gable finishes, mouldings, parquet floors, paneled wainscoting, much more. 300 illustrations. [... more]
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