Building a Dry Stone Wall
Crushed limestone screenings (sometimes called "stone dust" or "fines") Building with stone is not only beautiful, but also durable. Unlike railroad ties or wooden fences, which may rot and must be replaced every 10-15 years, stone [... more]
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Repairing Concrete Cracks
While concrete driveways look nice when they are new, over time the concrete can chip, crack and crumble. Cracks and potholes form due to the freezing and thawing of water that has seeped under the driveway through smaller cracks, weed or grass ... [... more]
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Repairing & Maintaining Gutters
There are four basic types of gutters available - aluminum, galvanized steel, vinyl and sometimes you will find wood gutters. Galvanized steel gutters, although the least expensive, also require the most attention and maintenance. Both aluminum ... [... more]
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Laying a Brick Walkway or Patio
The durability and aesthetic characteristics of brick patios and walkways make for the foundation of great spaces around your home. While installing brick walks and patios is not a difficult task, it may be rather time consuming depending on the ... [... more]
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Installing a Frost-Free Sillcock
If you live in a colder climate, your water pipes may be susceptible to freezing. For the most part, your plumbing is safely inside the heated living space of your house. However, a sillcock (spigot) on the outside wall of your house is exposed ... [... 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 that can be used as stepping ... [... 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 an Oil or Water-based Stain
Staining wood is an exciting and fun step in your refinishing process. Staining brings out and enhances the patterns in the wood grain and it unifies an overall color. At this stage your project piece begins to look more finished. Allow enough ... [... more]
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Deck 1: Planning a Deck
Once you have decided you can no longer live without a deck in your backyard, your first step is to start the planning process. The planning process is simple, fun, and can be done in a relatively short period of time. Whether you plan on hiring ... [... more]
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Deck 4: Installing the Deck Ledger
The ledger is one of the most critical parts of your new deck. It attaches the deck to your house and it is also provides the reference point for laying out the deck for construction. Because of its importance, the ledger must be correctly ... [... more]
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Varnish Topcoat
Applying topcoat is the final step in successfully refinishing your furniture piece. Water-Based Polyurethane Topcoats are strong, durable and are favored because they dry crystal clear, allowing the beauty of the wood grain to show. However, ... [... more]
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Bleaching to Lighten Wood & Remove Stain
Bleaching furniture with two-part hydrogen peroxide (this tutorial) Plan quick access to water for rinsing spills or splatters. Wear safety goggles and if your skin or eyes are exposed to bleach, immediately rinse thoroughly. If bleach does come ... [... more]
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