Replacing Asphalt Shingles
Your home's roof is the first line of defense in keeping the elements out. A common problem among both new and old roofs alike is damaged shingles. Wind, falling tree limbs, or just normal wear and tear can damage shingles. It is critical to ... [... more]
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Installing a Deadbolt
Installing a deadbolt is a relatively quick and simple do-it-yourself project. You can make your home much safer - and less attractive to thieves --- with a little effort and a few simple tools. First, you need to decide between a surface-mount ... [... more]
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Applying a Sanding Sealer
Sanding sealers, also called first-coat sealers by some manufacturers, are recommended when refinishing furniture. Although using a sanding sealer is a good step to take regardless of the type of stain you are using, it is especially necessary ... [... more]
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Chemically Stripping Wood
Stripping furniture or woodwork can be like a treasure hunt, revealing a beautiful wood surface beneath old paint and varnish. An old finish can be removed mechanically using a sander, but you run the risk of sanding off fine detail and contours ... [... more]
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Installing a Soffit Vent
Distorted and curled up shingles are often a sign of insufficient or complete lack of attic ventilation. Attic ventilation is crucial in keeping your home's roof sound and your interior comfortable. Installing soffit vents will increase the ... [... more]
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Installing a Ridge Vent
Roof ventilation principles are very straightforward -- a cool attic is a happy attic! You need to create a flow of air that enters the overhang of your roof through soffit vents, then flows straight up through the rafters and out through a ridge ... [... more]
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Installing an Attic Fan
No matter how hot it gets in your home this summer, you can bet that it's even hotter in your attic. All that heat in your attic gets transferred to the ceiling below, which will in turn heat the interior of your house. One way to solve this ... [... more]
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Knocking Out a Wall
Many homeowners wish that their master bedrooms were larger or perhaps their dining room and living room were one. You can often create larger living spaces in your home by removing non-weight bearing walls. It is always tempting to just start ... [... more]
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Taping Drywall
Taping drywall is almost an art form. It takes practice and a lot of patience. A good taper can hide any mistakes that were made in hanging the drywall. To finish drywall, you must tack into place corner bead to all corners. Then, apply joint ... [... more]
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Hanging Ceiling Drywall
Hanging drywall does not require a lot of technical skill. In fact, a good tape job can hide a lot of hanging mistakes. After hanging a couple of boards, you'll be able to quicken the pace. When hanging drywall on the ceiling, a second person ... [... more]
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Hanging Drywall
Hanging drywall is does not require a lot of technical skill. In fact, a good tape-job can hide a lot of hanging mistakes, but you should still take care and take your time. After hanging a couple boards, you'll be able to quicken the pace. A ... [... more]
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Insulating an Unfinished Attic
Your attic is the most critical area of your house to be adequately insulated in order to keep you toasty warm in winter and cool as a cucumber in the summer. Since heat rises, a poorly insulated attic allows valuable heat from the living space ... [... more]
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