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Attic Space Tips
Tired of renting a storage space for all those things you can’t bear to throw away? An attic can provide a wealth of storage space...
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Window Restoration
Because window stools sit close to the floor and jut out from the wall they are subject to all sorts of abuse. Rain, falling objects,...
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Shower Door
In most homes, the master bathroom has the glass shower doors while the guest or children’s bathroom has only a bathtub. That means if you...
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Garage Shelving Build
If you’re like most people, your garage could use a little bit of a spring cleanup no matter what time of year it is!To make...
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Window A/C
Independent air conditioners are typically installed in existing window frames. But if you’d like more flexibility about where to place your new unit, consider a...
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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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