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The 7 Most Durable Siding Materials
Choosing the right siding materials for your house is an important decision. It not only has to...
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Can I color concrete by adding paint when mixing?
Many people use latex paint in order to color the concrete mix or you can purchase a ready-made...
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Adding Lime to Concrete
Put this ancient building technique to use in your next project, but not before you learn how t...
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What's the Best Concrete Mix For a Garage Floor?
Since garage floors will be supporting heavy equipment such as cars and trucks, you need to mak...
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Making a Plumb Bob
There are times when objects need to be vertically straight, making a plumb bob the ideal tool...
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How to Repair a Leak where a Patio Roof Meets the Main Roof
When learning how to repair a leak where a patio roof meets the main roof, there are some very...
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How to Build Scissor Trusses
Scissor trusses are a specific type of roof truss, that is created when there is a difference i...
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Install Metal Flashing On a Roof Valley
Installing metal flashing for your roof project is a challenging but essential step to take to...
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Patch a Concrete Curb in 5 Steps
Most people will not take the time to patch concrete curbs on their property when they require...
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Infinity Pools: Pros and Cons to Installing one in Your Backyard
Infinity pools are lovely, but they are not for everyone. Check out this article before making...
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How to Install a Drip Over a Window or Door
A drip cap is a term that refers to a strip of metal, plastic, or wood that is used to divert w...
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How to Build a Brick Barbecue
8 simple steps for a lifetime of of backyard barbecues....
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Install Vinyl Rain Gutters
What you need to know to design and install your vinyl rain gutter system yourself....
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How to Tell if Your Property has a French Drain
If you have a French drain on your property it can help carry water away from your foundation....
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How to Install Landscape Timber Edging
Add a little edge to your landscape with gorgeous timber edging....
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How to Use a Pneumatic Stapler
A pneumatic stapler is a tool that is used to press heavy-duty staples into wood or metal....
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Creating Wood Countertop Edges
Countertop edges, new or old, will often need a piece of trim to dress up the counter or to hid...
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How to Make Wooden Wagon Wheels
If you are making a wooden wagon as a project, then you can use toy wagon wheels or you can mak...
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How to Replace Fiber Cement Lap Siding Boards
Make sure you know how to replace damaged fiber cement siding as soon as possible....
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How to Reglue Linoleum Tiles
Linoleum tiles can be an amazing asset to any home. They look great but are also inexpensive an...
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Preparing Cement for Epoxy Coating
It is important to prepare a cement floor before applying an epoxy coating to ensure that the e...
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How to Build Concrete Forms
Concrete foundations are essential to building many different structures, and concrete forms ar...
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How to Remove Wallpaper Borders
Interior décor always changes, but things like wallpaper borders can be hard to remove. Try th...
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How to Install a Tin Roof
Whether you use a V-crimp or R-panel style, install a tin roof with some tools and 13 steps....
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How to Remove Lacquer Finishes from Furniture
An old, chipping lacquer finish needs to come off to make room for a brand new look. This compr...
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What Is the Best Way To Apply Varnish?
Consider the time for each coat to set....
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Repair a Single Handle Tub and Shower Cartridge Faucet
You can do this with a few basic tools....
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How To Clean Water Stains From Bricks
Get rid of unsightly water stains on your brick surfaces with one product you likely have in yo...
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5 Roof Joists Spacing Tips
Roof joists are an important feature of roof installation that not only support the weight of a...
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How to Build a Flat Roof Truss
If you want to build a flat roof, then you will need to make a flat roof truss....
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How to Build Gambrel Roof Trusses
Gambrel roofs are popular for barns and garages, and the trusses are a relatively easy project...
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How to Paint Garage Walls
Garage walls look better when painted. It's a way to finish the garage and improve the appearan...
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How to Shingle a Gambrel Roof
It is possible to shingle over a gambrel roof to add security from the elements or additional d...
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How to Repair a Leaky Porch Roof
A leaky porch roof is caused by numerous reasons, but it is most likely due to damaged roof fla...
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How to Make Your Own Garage Door Screen
Making your own garage door screen is an easier project than you think....
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7 Tips for Moving Metal Carports
Metal carports are used when you don't have a garage, but you want to cover your vehicle....
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How to Attach a Ledger Board to a Stucco Wall
When constructing a new deck, it is almost always necessary to attach a ledger board to the hou...
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Patching outside Foundation Cracks
Foundation cracks can't be ignored, as structural damage to the home can result if the cracks s...
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How to Remove Concrete Acid Stain
Acid-stained concrete floors are usually a popular choice for the driveway or the patio....
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What is a Ledger Board?
Ledger board is a structural member that is mounted to a vertical frame and attach the deck to...
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How to Repair Concrete Block Wall Mortar
Repairing concrete block wall mortar joints requires little time and few tools giving opportuni...
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How to Install a Concrete Driveway Apron
A concrete apron is the widened area that connects the concrete driveway to the street....
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How to Install Rubber Stair Treads
Rubber stair treads can prevent many accidents. It's all too easy to slip on the stairs and fal...
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How to Make Oak Stair Treads
When you must replace oak stair treads you have two options available to you....
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How to Wire an Electric Garage Door Opener
While installing an electric garage door opener is a fairly easy task, it does require a little...
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Roof Lichen Cleaning and Prevention Methods
Roof lichen, or more regularly recognized roof moss or algae, is a very common sight on many sh...
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A Most Effective Roof Shingle Cleaner
A good roof shingle cleaner can save you thousands of dollars in unwarranted replacement costs....
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Making Your Deck Stairs Non-Slip
Deck stairs can become slick in inclement weather. Even in dry conditions wooden deck stairs ca...
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How to Cut Vinyl Gutter With Household Items
Installing a vinyl gutter is becoming more popular than its metal counterpart....
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When And How To Use Anchor Bolt Epoxy
If you want to be certain that an object is hung safely, use anchor bolt epoxy. No one wants to...
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