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Weekend Projects
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Floor Fix
Wondering whether you can install new carpet to update a room in your house? Want to fix the squeaky floor while you're at it? If...
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Breakfast Bar DIY
The first thing we will have to do is locate the studs on the wall underneath the bar to install the brackets. We will use...
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Replacing a Porch Roof
You know, a whole lot of decks and patios and maybe some houses have what looks like a flat roof. Actually, this is one of...
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Installing a Safe
Personal safes are fireproof boxes that lock either by using a key or with a combination lock. Use them to protect valuable items, such as...
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Base Trim
Base molding runs along the floor and adds a polished, finished look to any room. Base floor trim is installed after doorway trim and is...
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Quick Tips
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Fresh Closet
You can drive holes in the lid of a small glass jar filled with baking soda to make a great closet deodorizer.You can also add...
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Repairing Sheet Vinyl
Straight edgeUtility knifeMasking tapePutty knifeMasticTrowelWax paperSeam seelerLacquer thinnerCloth
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Paint Roller Preservation
Paint Roller Preservation
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Drilling Tile
Drilling holes up to about 1/2 in. dia. through glazed ceramic tile is easy to do with a carbide-tipped masonry bit. But what if you...
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Temporary Tacking
A stapler, unlike most other fastening tools, often is used for temporary jobs, such as tacking up a poster-board sign, drop cloth or plastic window...
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Square Cuts
Tools:Circular sawFraming squareClampsTape MeasurePencilEye ProtectionDust Mask
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Cutting Insulation
Cutting batts of fiberglass insulation is a frustrating, imprecise process because the batts are so thick and fuzzy. To speed things up and produce a...
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Paneling Cuts
A sabre saw provides a fast, safe way to cut plywood paneling. The catch: It's nearly impossible to keep the narrow blade cutting straight when...
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Downspouts
Tools:Hand trowel (or empty can)Water hoseLadderEye protectionOptions:Hand brush
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Shelf Brackets
Tools:Shelf, Standards and Brackets Screw Driver or DrillLevelStud FinderEye protection
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