Construction How-To
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Building a Wood Storage Shed
By Rob Robillard A great summer project to prep for the winter.
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How to Make a Compost Bin
Construction How-To, Gardening, Green Lifestyle, Outdoor Living, Outdoors
By Mark & Theresa Clement If the value of a project is measured in how often you use it, our compost bin is well near the top of the list. If measured like the Olympics, it’d consistently be on the medal stand. It’s a project that you can have up and running in a [...]
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Replacing your Garage Door Battery
Basement, Construction How-To, Garages
Garage door backup-battery dead? Here’s how to bring it back to life By Bruce W. Smith
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15 Tips for Tile Installation
Construction How-To, Floors, Tile, Tile
When it’s time to hit the hard stuff—tile—keep these tips in mind for a successful installation. By Matt Weber
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Installing Urethane Column Wraps
Construction How-To, Decks, Latest Home Improvement Products, Outdoor Living, Porches and Gazebos
Using Urethane Column Wraps to Wrap it up. By Kathy Ziprik
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Tips for Outdoor Wood Care
Construction How-To, Decks, Outdoor Living, Stain
By Tom Matthews Wood remains America’s most popular building material for outdoor structures because of its natural good looks, ready availability, durability and affordability. It’s versatile, easy to work with, and homeowners know what to expect from its performance. However, to take full advantage of those many qualities requires proper protection and maintenance. [...]
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Home Office for a Low Ceiling Area
Cabinet, Construction How-To, Remodeling
By Larry Walton When we were kids we could make use of small spaces throughout the house for forts and games of hide and seek. Into the teen years some of these same areas came in handy to stash… Well, let’s just say we made use of storage opportunities that may have been overlooked by our less imaginative family [...]
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Shaker Molding That Shines
Construction How-To, Decks, Decorating, Home Improvement Products, Molding, Outdoor Living, Patios
Installing Shaker-style Crown Molding with Rope Lighting By Rob Robillard
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Repair a Rotting Window
Construction How-To, Remodeling, Windows & Doors
Surgical Repair of a Rotten Sill, Trim and Siding. By Matt Weber
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Single-Pane Window Glass Repair
Construction How-To, Projects, Windows & Doors
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photography by Zoe Thomas Window glass breaks. It breaks for a variety of reasons. Broken windows can be the result of storm damage, a careless child with a ball, vandalism, or as is often the case with rental property, the result of rough living. Fortunately, many window glass repairs can be [...]
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