Credit Repair: Beyond the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Quiz yourself to see if you know which federal statute may help in the following common credit problem scenarios: Your Defense - The FCRA actually says seven years (10 for bankruptcies) is the maximum length of time a negative item may stay on ... [... more]
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Headboard Ideas to Customize Your Bedroom
Clever ideas for personalizing your bedrrom with a unique headboard. You want your bedroom to be an adequate expression of your personality. After all, it's supposed to be your retreat for a restful night's sleep. Sometimes, a typical headboard ... [... more]
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Drywall 1 - Project Planning and Preparation
This wall section prepares you for the installation of drywall in your home. Because of its unique construction, drywall can be cut, sawed, drilled, bent, nailed, glued, screwed, painted on and papered over. Standard drywall comes in varied ... [... more]
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Drywall 2 - Safety
This wall section provides you with safety information for installing drywall in your home. As you exercise your Do It Yourself skills, develop safe work habits and stick to them. Drywall is heavy and awkward to lift and maneuver. It is best to ... [... more]
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Drywall 3 - Most Common Mistakes
This wall section provides you a list of the most common mistakes when applying drywall in your home. The single, most common mistake in any project is the failure to read and follow the manufacturer's instructions for the tool or material being ... [... more]
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Drywall 4 - Application
This wall section show you how to apply drywall in your home. Drywall can be installed either vertically or horizontally. Plan your installation so that the least number of seams are created. Use this criteria to choose the size of drywall for ... [... more]
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Drywall 5 - Angles, Ceilings and Odd Shapes
This wall section show you how to cut angled, ceiling and odd shaped drywall in your home. Cutting a complex piece of drywall takes a bit of precision and may best be done with a paper or cardboard template. By taping something more flexible then ... [... more]
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How to Install Paneling
Paneling is one of the easiest things you can do to change the look of a room. The 4 ft. x 8 ft. sheets come in many materials, textures, and colors-you may find that choosing the paneling is the toughest part of the job! Your retailer will be ... [... more]
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Paneling 1 - Introduction
An introduction on how to panel your living space. It includes an overview, safety procedures, and useful terms Paneling is a dramatic and easy way to finish the walls of a room. Paneling comes in two basic forms - solid-wood boards in various ... [... more]
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Paneling 2 - Preparation
This section provides the preparation needed to install paneling. It includes tools and materials, permits, and building codes. The installation of paneling and trim over bare studs will take Paneling an existing room or a new addition in the ... [... more]
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Paneling 3 - Tools and Materials Checklist
This section provides a checklist for the tools and materials needed to install tongue and groove paneling. Electric drill (with various drill bits) Tongue-and-groove planks Color-coordinated nails Miter box with back saw Assorted ... [... more]
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Air Tight Drywall, Simple Caulk and Seal for Air ...
Air tight drywall and simple caulk and seal for air movement control Reducing air leakage in a building's envelope is an important component in energy efficiency and structural durability. Poorly sealed buildings allow costly conditioned air to ... [... more]
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