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Weekend Projects
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Laying Sod
Materials needed:- Sod (Measure your area for square footage before ordering your sod. If sod is going to sit for more than 36 hours, be...
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Shingles
Shingles form the outer layer of a three-part system designed to protect the house from Sun, rain and wind. This outer layer of the roof...
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Locksets
THE KEY TO SECURITYThe obvious purpose of any lock is to keep unwanted people out, but the kind of lock you buy depends on where...
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Lighting and Switch Choices
Lighting can make a big difference in how you feel about your home. It helps you performs tasks more easily, makes you feels safer and...
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Decks and Your Choices
A deck will provide you with countless hours of safe, carefree outdoor fun and relaxation, but the planning process is very serious business, since building...
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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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