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Arke’ Spiral Staircase Selection and Install
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National Hardware Show
National Hardware Show 2018 Preview
Industry insights, product trends and new technologies—you’ll find it all May 8-10, 2018 at the National Hardware Show held in the Las Vegas Convention Center. The NHS is an enormous trade show where tool and equipment companies unveil the new products that will soon stock the aisles of your local hardware store. The EHT staff attends every year to check […]
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Construction How-To
Solid Surface for Creative DIY’ers
Oh, the Things You Can Do! For all you DIY’ers out there whose springtime juices are flowing, here are some things you probably didn’t know you could do with acrylic solid surface material such as Corian®, Avonite, LG Hi-Macs and many other brands. Simple woodworking tools are all you need to get started. What is Solid Surface? Solid surface is […]
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Power Tools
Routers in Review
Add Detail to Your Woodwork Routers are the most popular power tools among woodworkers and DIY’ers for creating a decorative profile along the edge of a wood piece. With a router you can create custom house trim, add detail to furniture projects, or fashion shop-made picture frames. “Self-piloted” router bits designed for edge finishing have a ball-bearing wheel that guides […]
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Construction How-To
New Options in Cladding
By Belinda Remley The term “cladding” refers to a building or wall’s outermost layer of material, often called “siding” when used for exterior applications. Cladding is also used indoors as a decorative design element. From the look of cedar shake to the charm of authentic brick, you’ll find a vast range of styles and materials to achieve practically any look […]
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Construction How-To
Creative Metalwork to Decorate your Yard
By Blair Weilnau Building your own backyard oasis is simple with a plasma cutter and welding machine. With these machines, you can fix your broken metal gate, build a trellis for your garden or create customized backyard art. Intricate furniture and one-of-a-kind sculptures can be easily designed, welded and pieced together to create unique outdoor living spaces. With a plasma […]
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DIY Questions and Answer
Your Lawn Questions Answered
Over the past 15 years, Extreme How-To has been asked for a lot of lawn-care advice. In this article we’ve compiled our most frequently asked questions, along with answers from lawn-care experts, to give you a grab-and-go primer for preparing your lawn for the green season. When should I begin feeding my lawn for spring? Winter is like a long […]
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Tool of The Month
Sure Drive USA manufacturers a wide variety of deck fastening solutions. Our hidden deck fastener line includes The Mantis Clip® for grooved boards, voted as the easiest hidden deck fastener to install; it has been a favorite with decking contractors as well as DIY homeowners. The Eliminator RCS™ with E-Z Slide attachment is now made for us by Senco. It […]
Articles by Project Type
Painting :: Choose the Perfect Paint Color for Any Room
By Lindsey Schroeder You have finally decided to tackle that painting project and you couldn’t be more excited. The living space is going to be completely transformed with this one simple color change. So you head to the store, ready to buy your paint, and then it happens: You are met with row after row and brand after brand of […]
- Choose the Perfect Paint Color for Any Room
- Protect Your Wood for Outdoor Living
- Pro Tips for Exterior House Painting
- Make a Custom Slate Chalkboard
- Painting Project Tried-and-True Tips
- Preserving Outdoor Wood
- Paint Tools Update
- Skim Coating a Wall to Prep for Painting
- Fence Staining Made Easy
- Paint Supplies for your Next Project
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Decks :: Trends in Deck Building
Construction How-To, Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living
Give your Next Deck Project More Artistic Appeal By Matt Weber
- Trends in Deck Building
- Repair for an Old Wooden Porch
- Above Ground Treated Wood Warranties – Clarification and Enhancements
- Installing New Deck Boards Over a Solid, Existing Frame
- Deck Building Tips
- Upgrade your Deck
- Create an Environmentally Friendly Backyard
- Deck Product Roundup
- Treated Wood Decking Done Right
- Building a Code-Compliant Deck
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Windows & Doors :: Installing A Door Using Barn Style Door Hardware
Construction How-To, Doors, Projects, Windows & Doors
By Larry Walton Photos by Mark Walton
- Installing A Door Using Barn Style Door Hardware
- Make a Customized French Storm Door
- Triple Window Trim-Out
- 40 Tips for Window Replacement
- Window Guards
- Patching Rotted Window Sills
- Adding Trim to Stain-Grade Wood Windows
- Install a Pocket Door
- How to Measure for Window Replacement
- Fixing Rot on Wooden Windows
Floors :: Expanding a Hardwood Floor
Construction How-To, Flooring Installation, Floors, Hardwood
Here’s how we overcame challenges when expanding a hardwood floor. By Matt Weber
- Expanding a Hardwood Floor
- Best Laid Plans
- Radiant Heat to Warm Your Floors
- Tips for Top Notch Tile
- Tool List for Floor Tile
- Install a Heated Wood Floor
- Stabilize a Floor for Tile
- Repairing A Severely Rotted Subfloor
- Plinth Blocks
- Installing Prefinished Hardwood Floors
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Decorating :: Flat TV Screen Frame
Construction How-To, Decorating, Framing, Projects
DIY Frame for your Flat Screen TV. By Danny Lipford
- Flat TV Screen Frame
- Paint Tools Update
- Adding a Medallion to a Tile Floor
- The Low-Down on Crown
- Shaker Molding That Shines
- Adding an Attractive Door Surround
- 12 Common Painting Pitfalls
- Installing Wainscot in a Powder Bath
- The Lowdown on Painting Tile
- Tips for How to Paint Trim
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Remodeling :: New Options in Cladding
Construction How-To, Molding, Projects, Remodeling
By Belinda Remley The term “cladding” refers to a building or wall’s outermost layer of material, often called “siding” when used for exterior applications. Cladding is also used indoors as a decorative design element. From the look of cedar shake to the charm of authentic brick, you’ll find a vast range of styles and materials to achieve practically any look […]
- New Options in Cladding
- Hidden Challenges of a Kitchen Remodel
- SolidSurface.com Celebrates 10 Solid Years!
- Build a Custom Laundry Closet
- New Brick and Stone Faux Masonry Panels from Nu-Wood™
- Coffered Ceilings Made of Durable Polyurethane
- Upgrade to a Glass Shower
- Fan-tastic Bath Venting Tips
- $5.2 Million Maui Home Boasts DaVinci Roofscapes®
- Hidden Problems of a Bathroom Remodel
More in Remodeling Bath Construction How-To Plumbing - Directory PEX Plumbing - Directory Remodeling
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DeckWise will be giving away 2 Deck Restoration Kits and 1 additional gallon of Ipe Oil each week! Restore Decking Natural Wood Color Hardwoods are unlike any other wood in the world, and as such, they shouldn’t be treated like any other deck refinishing job. Everyone knows the look of a freshly oiled or restored hardwood deck is awfully hard […]
