Garages - Fascia and Soffits
Installing garage soffits and fascia may vary a little. We included boxed cornices that required some extra steps. You may also have some additional soffits and fascia features not mentioned here. Also, if your garage roof has an overhang (rake), ... [... more]
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Plumbing - Repairing Toilets
Most methods of repairing toilets are easy do-it-yourself steps. The real challenge of fixing a toilet is usually finding the part causing the problem. A household toilet should have its own shut-off valve located somewhere near the fixture. ... [... more]
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HOMETIME, How-To Landscaping - Landscape Plan
Landscaping is a lot of work and can cost a lot of money. For these reasons, most do-it-yourselfers go with a 3 to 5 year landscape plan. That way the work and cost can be spread out over a few years. A good plan is essential in landscaping. ... [... more]
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Plus GDO with Evercharge Battery Backup
Dean, Miriam and the Hometime crew install siding, trim, and a garage door... The Chamberlain Group HB & G Building Products Clopay Building Products 800-2CLOPAY (800-225-6729) www.whisperdrive.com 800-264-4HBG (800-264-4424) Rigid Tool ... [... more]
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Hometime on TV - Installing a Gas Fireplace
Dean Johnson and Robin Hartl put a new gas fireplace in between a set of home theater cabinets, explaining how to frame the surround, drill through the exterior wall and run the ventilation pipe. Heat-N-Glo Cultured ... [... more]
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Hometime on TV- Putter Shed
Dean Johnson and Robin Hartl show how to build a simple backyard shed with some classic touches like windows in the double doors and clerestory windows across the top. American Design and Engineering, Inc. Black & Decker 800-441-1388 800-762-6672 [... more]
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Hometime on TV - Siding, Sealing, and Paint
Dean Johnson and Robin Hartl help Bob and Kay re-cover their house with a low-maintenance fiber cement lap siding. Once the siding's up, they also show them how to seal the joints properly and to paint siding using several different ... [... more]
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Porches - Framing
The majority of work for a porch project is framing. It's important to familiarize yourself with what's involved before you start to order lumber. If you'd like more information on the framing terms and methods used here, see our How-To Once you ... [... more]
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Cape Cod Addition: Show Index
A series of ten episodes adding a two-story addition onto a Cape Cod-style home. Planning a new addition, contracting the foundation and building first floor platform Installing wood flooring, center island, countertops, interior doors and ... [... more]
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Hometime on TV - Victoria Bath
Dean Johnson helps Phil and Marjorie update their master bath, which is a little too pink for both of them. Phil gladly takes on the demolition, after which Dean and the guys install the centerpiece of the remodeled master bath, the whirlpool ... [... more]
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Hometime on TV- Gazebo
Dean Johnson and Robin Hartl show how to start building a gazebo: pouring concrete footings, setting posts, securing beams and installing rim joists. (Part 1 of 3). With the rim joist, posts and beams finished on the new gazebo, Dean Johnson and ... [... more]
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Egress Retaining Walls
Rain's a big problem as Dean Johnson and Laura Goodrich help Judd tear up his front yard, dig a couple new egress pits and hold back the mud with some new retaining walls. It's time for some heavy lifting as Dean Johnson and Laura Goodrich ... [... more]
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