| Workbench
December 21, 2007 23:41:17
A workbench is a useful tool for every homeowner. The work bench makes a solid platform for your projects, if your workbench plans are carefully thought-out. Don’t make your garage workbench too deep if you plan on having pegboard or cabinets above the bench. - [Read more] |
| Home Heating
December 14, 2007 15:57:23
What is the best way to save energy this winter? Programmable thermostats help with energy savings by lowering the temperature while you are working or sleeping. This thermostat lowers the temperature so the furnace does not run all day while you are gone. Savings depend on the temperature set-back, type of furnace or heat pump. - [Read more] |
| How To Install A Prehung Door
December 7, 2007 22:21:53
Knowing how to install a prehung door is important to get the job done right. If you don’t follow these tips, your prehung doors could rub, not close properly or open by themselves. Prehung door installation requires the proper size door, the correct hand and shims. - [Read more] |
| Drywall Repair
November 30, 2007 21:46:51
Repairing holes in drywall is easy with these tips. You don’t need special drywall repair kits for the drywall repair. With just a few drywall tools and some drywall taping, those holes will be gone. - [Read more] |
| Grouting Tile
November 23, 2007 23:20:27
Grouting tile can take a toll on your knees and back without proper protection. Discover how to grout tile that will last. Ceramic tile grout is available in several forms. Tile grouting requires the proper type and the proper mixture. Follow these tips and with a little grouting practice, you will get great results on your ceramic tile flooring or ceramic wall tile. - [Read more] |
| Land Clearing
November 16, 2007 15:31:22
Clearing land to build a new home may not be a do-it-yourself project. Land clearing can involve heavy land clearing equipment, depending on the size of the construction project. You might start with some simple hand tools, an industrial grade chainsaw and end up with a bulldozer. - [Read more] |
| Granite Tile
November 9, 2007 19:44:52
Granite tile makes a stunning floor, wall covering or granite tile countertop. Installing granite tile on vertical surfaces takes some consideration - it is heavy. When using granite as a tile flooring, be sure to have proper subflooring to support the weight. - [Read more] |
| Build A Gravel Driveway
November 3, 2007 00:26:40
Need to build a gravel driveway? There some important tips for a gravel driveway. You have to decide on types of gravel for driveway and the slope of the driveway for a few. A build it yourself gravel driveway is possible with proper planning and some rental equipment. - [Read more] |
| How To Build A Shed
October 26, 2007 15:54:34
Building storage sheds or garden sheds takes some important preplanning. Check your local building codes to see if a building permit is required for your shed. Outdoor storage sheds can be built on a wood frame or concrete foundation. Wood sheds are easy to build and very affordable. Should your shed plans call for a mini-garage door? Great for that riding lawn mower. - [Read more] |
| Applying Stucco
October 19, 2007 23:42:08
Applying stucco over the exterior of a brick home is possible. Knowing how to stucco involved following certain steps to ensure a proper job. There is a variety of stucco textures that can be created. If you have the right equipment and the proper skills, you can create your stucco home yourself. - [Read more] |
| Home Remodeling
October 17, 2007 18:23:43Remodeling and new home construction share a lot of common items. But they differ in one major area - remodeling is done in the house where you are living. Daily routines are altered. Certain areas of your house may be unavailable during remodeling. No kitchen or bathroom will be a real problem. Read these tips to help minimize your interruptions.
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| Building A House
October 15, 2007 23:18:52Building a house can be a very trying time. Hundreds of details to be covered. Consider these tips to reduce your home building worries. Making the right choices on your home plans before starting the new home construction begins can reduce worry and expenses. - [Read more] |
| Woodpecker Damage
October 12, 2007 16:07:03
A woodpecker can damage your redwood trim looking for carpenter bees. Woodpeckers will drill into the wood trim searching for food. Perhaps a sacrificial wood structure can save your house trim. - [Read more] |
| Gas Fireplaces
October 5, 2007 22:03:25
Fireplaces come in a variety of styles – natural wood burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces, or the newer ventless gas fireplaces. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. You must decide if the fireplace will be strictly decorative or for home heating. If you are using the gas fireplace to heat your home, then the look for an efficient gas fireplace. Water vapor can be a potentially harmful side effect of the ventless fireplaces. - [Read more] |
| Light Bulbs
September 28, 2007 15:59:43
If your light bulbs "burn" out quickly, it might not be the light bulb. Check the light bulb socket. Confused over compact fluorescent light bulb, halogen lights, energy saving light bulbs? Some light bulbs will save you money, but can change the colors in your home. - [Read more] |
| Gutter Guard
September 21, 2007 21:32:26
A new gutter guard has been tested and it passed. After months of testing, very little organic muck had made it into the gutter. Even with some debris on top of the gutter guards, the water still flowed freely into the gutter. These gutter covers are not maintenance free, but they do keep the rain gutter clean and flowing.
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| Kitchen Design
September 14, 2007 21:27:58
Kitchen design and kitchen planning are big issues when doing your kitchen remodeling. Kitchen cabinets, kitchen islands and layout are just some of the factors to be concerned when planning your new kitchen design. - [Read more] |
| Hot Garage Ventilation
September 7, 2007 19:27:42
Does your garage heat up like an oven? Once the heat builds up in the objects in the garage, they can radiate heat for hours after the direct sun is gone. Insulation and ventilation fans will help reduce the temperature inside your hot garage.
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| Gravity Furnaces
August 31, 2007 20:47:10
The furnace in the older house is a still working gravity furnace. Not many moving parts in this old furnace. But unlike modern gas furnaces, these coal furnaces are very inefficient. Asbestos was a common covering for the ductwork. Asbestos removal should be done by a certified removal company. The fibers in asbestos are know carcinogens. So, asbestos exposure is a very serious issue. - [Read more] |
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