By Matt Weber When the days grow longer and the grass turns green, most people are eager to welcome spring and its warmer, sunny weather.
A fence can add a lot to a landscape. A fence can divide property lines, boost home equity, add to the outdoor décor and safely
(guest post courtesy Atlas Roofing) Many homeowners aren’t aware that impact damage caused by hail can be avoided. Not all shingles are manufactured to
Q: What are the advantages of marine plywood? A: Marine plywood is manufactured from durable veneers and wood plies with minimal defects so it performs
Q: The plastic nuts that hold the seat onto our toilet keep breaking. I’m worried that if I use metal nuts and washers, the porcelain
Q: How do I Fix a Leaky Outdoor Faucet? A: First, try tightening the handle. If the faucet leaks from the handle, tighten the packing
Q: My child has asthma. Is carpet a bad idea for flooring in our house? A: Significant scientific and medical research demonstrates carpet is a
SawStop Jobsite Table Saw The SawStop Jobsite Saw combines SawStop’s innovative safety device with compact portability. The
The EHT staff spent a week in January at the International Builders Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Each year one of the most popular
By Walt Steele Wilda Watson can tell you exactly how many Pine Hall Brick Company standard clay pavers it takes to fill a 1990s-vintage Little
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A Classic Kitchen Accessory Mounted with a French Cleat By Rob Robillard In this article I cut a 100-year-old, recycled slate chalkboard and create
Ecolife Stabilized Wood Real wood is the most sustainable, renewable and economical decking and fencing option you can use, and Viance offers improved wood treatment solutions
(guest post by Tony Cope) Bifold doors have become very popular. They provide an ideal way of being able to close off or open
Innovation can take many forms. For serious DIY’ers, innovation may mean a new project or a new
A Project for the Pros Our mission at Extreme How-To is to cover professional-grade home improvement projects for the do-it-yourselfer—but we have our exceptions. Roof
Brighten your home, enhance your décor, and conserve energy with new replacement windows. Extreme How-To offers 40 tried-and-true tips for surefire success when taking on
Ready to update and remodel a room in your home? If you are like many homeowners, your kitchen is at the top of the list.
Introducing versatile Sound Buffer acoustic underlayment that suppresses impact sound + floor to ceiling noise in floating, nailed, stapled and glued floors
Building and Installing Easily Removable Window Fall Restraints By Larry Walton Photos by Mark Walton
By Matt Weber Pliers, wrenches, screwdivers and more … You own them, you rely on them, and you know how to use them. And tool-makers
Following the successful introduction of a new Single-Width Slate 12-inch tile with an enhanced profile in early 2015, leaders at DaVinci Roofscapes® are now offering
Q: Can I install an Energy Star-approved appliance myself and still qualify for the U.S. Federal tax credit? A: Yes, you can install the eligible
Q: Can composite decking be stained? A: Yes, you can stain worn composite decking, but since it doesn’t have genuine wood grain you’ll need to
Q: How do I install railing in a concrete sidewalk? A: You can mount the railing with Anchoring Cement, which is a pourable cement that
Wahoo Walls Wahoo Walls is a ready-to-install basement finishing system available to purchase direct from the manufacturer, giving you a basement you can quickly install
New colors, textures and technologies make vinyl a popular choice.
If the key won’t turn, the car won’t start. When you start a vehicle with a key, the key inserts into an Ignition Lock Cylinder
The “Home Inspector Blog” at the Star Tribune has published its Top 20 Home Inspection Photos from 2015. Take a look and have a chuckle
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By Larry Walton Anytime you introduce arches, home improvement projects become much more interesting. An arched design often produces problems you can’t anticipate, so you
Pro Tips for Simple DIY Fixes By Rob Robillard Home furniture and furnishings need special care to keep them working properly and maintain their original
By Matt Weber Jigsaws are lightweight, easy to use and extremely versatile. To some degree, a jigsaw can perform the duties of a band saw,
(guest post by Francesca Holmes) When it comes to the housing market, frequently the best deal in your city or town is not a
Tried-and-true tips for a successful DIY painting project. Experienced painters know that professional results come from careful planning and prep work. Before you revitalize a
Q: What is kickout flashing? A: On a roof, kickout flash-ing is installed where a lower roofline intersects a vertical wall. This angled piece of
Q: Do you have a spot-removal suggestion to use on carpet? A: A good standby is to mix 1/4 teaspoon of clear, non-bleach, non-lanolin, non-optical
Q: How do I install an outlet box in a finished wall? A: When running wire through finished walls and you can’t access a stud
Q: I’ve always jumped a car battery by connecting jumper cables directly from the positive and negative terminals on the good battery to the corresponding
Q: Should I use plastic sheeting as a moisture barrier before installing solid wood floors on the first floor of my home? A: You should
Q: I’d like to install tile in a room at the rear of my house, but my neighbor thinks the floor is not stable enough
Q: A valve near the top of my water heater is leaking into a drain line. When I flip the trigger I can open the
Q: The trap beneath our kitchen sink is leaking, and I can’t get the fitting to tighten. Is there a way to repair the leak
Q: I’ve picked up a couple of furniture pieces at yard sales. Their finish is intact, but pretty dull at this point. Is there a
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Q: How do I cut glass to repair a broken window pane? A: Generally speaking, picture-framing stores and certain hardware stores, such as Lowe’s, will
Q: My water bill has been on steady incline the last few months. The water department says I must have a leaking plumbing fixture, but
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Q: How do I mount a screw-mounted fixture onto a tile wall? A: Installing a fixture in tile first requires pre-drilling a pilot hole through
Q: Thieves stole our bicycles by unscrewing the toggle bolt of the bike rack, and stealing the entire rack to which the bikes were chained.
PADIOLOK The patent-pending PaDIOLOK is the world’s first, universal keyless/keypad lock for sliding patio doors.
At the Grand Opening of power tool manufacturing at DeWalt’s facility in Greenfield, Indiana, on Veterans Day (November 11, 2015), DeWalt donated 70 power tools,
Trimming out a room is a hot project for DIY homeowners who want to dramatically accent an otherwise lackluster ceiling, wall or window. In addition
Click Here For our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide Everybody likes gifts, both giving and receiving, and serious DIY’ers are partial to tools and gadgets. Treat
By Mark Clement Build a workshop storage cart in a weekend and take control of your DIY life.
Add-a-Handle Add-a-Handle is a new multi-use tool for carrying, pouring, holding or hanging anything up to 30 lbs. with comfort and
(guest post by Chan Plett) It’s a familiar situation: you’re browsing your real estate app and up pops the perfect home in the perfect
By Rob Robillard I love using plinth blocks in finish carpentry, especially when the door casings I’m installing have deep and ornate details. Originally plinth
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Knowledgeable tradesmen and serious DIY’ers know that a quality pair of pliers goes a long way
Q. I’ve picked up a couple of furniture pieces at yard sales. Their finish is intact, but pretty dull at this point. Is there a
Q. Can I remove a popcorn ceiling with water after it’s been painted? A. The fact that the popcorn finish has been painted means that
Q. How do I cut glass to repair a broken window pane? A. Generally speaking, picture-framing stores and certain hardware stores, such as Lowe’s, will
Q. My water bill has been on steady incline the last few months. The water department says I must have a plumbing fixture, but I
By Tom Matthews Your home-improvement project is only as strong as the fasteners that hold it together. From nails and screws to innovative metal hardware,
By Larry Walton I have plenty of home-improvement projects on the planning board in my office,
My wife and I recently bought a home built with an unfinished basement and a concrete floor that we decided to turn into a welcoming
Protect your basement and more with liquid waterproofers.
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Equip your garage, basement or workshop with the tools and supplies you need to tackle home projects, both big and small. Moduline Since the company’s
(guest post by Paul Kearney) Regardless of what type of project you may be going into, a good power tool will more often than not
The EHT staff spent last week at the 2015 Remodeling Show/Deck Expo in Chicago. Here are a few highlights of what we saw on the
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By Larry Walton Photos by Tim Walton
You need to enjoy yourself this fall. You’re a hard worker, but you should remember to make time to relax. A little downtime is good
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As the calendar turns from summer to fall, it’s a perfect time to take a look at the roof before the harsh weather of winter
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Q: The top of my kitchen island doubles as a butcher-block cutting board. What is a sanitary way to clean the cutting surface? A: Scrub
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Replace an overhead door with pre-hung double panels. By Matt Weber To increase the finished living space in a split-level home, we removed a garage
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Ask any seasoned contractor where a deck is most likely to fail, and odds are they’ll point to the ledger board. If it’s not properly installed and protected from moisture, this critical connection point can quickly become the weak link in an otherwise solid structure. That’s where Trex® Seal™ Ledger Tape comes in—a moisture-blocking MVP […]
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