Construction How-To

Deck Building Tips

By Mark Clement Why do I love building wood decks so much? I think it’s because a well-crafted deck is more than a box and

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Upgrade your Deck

Quality treated wood and a hidden-fastener system give an old deck a facelift. When it came time to replace some rotted deck boards on a

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Making a Man Cave

Here’s Phase II of a basement Renovation—The Finish Line By Mark Clement In Phase I of our renovation we spent time on infrastructure, converting a

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Deck Product Roundup

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

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Reconstructing a Roof

A Project for the Pros By Matt Weber Our mission at Extreme How-To is to cover professional-grade home improvement projects for the do-it-yourselfer—but we have

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Window Guards

              Building and Installing Easily Removable Window Fall Restraints By Larry Walton Photos by Mark Walton

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DIY Basement Renovation

The Heros Behind the Walls. DIY Basement Renovation By Mark Clement I’m getting a man cave! I’m getting a man cave! I’m taking my beat-down,

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Trim Tips for DIY’ers

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

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How to Make Plinth Blocks

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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Cabinet Painting

Give your kitchen a brand new look. By Danny Lipford I often get questions from homeowners about painting cabinets. This is one of the most

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Paint Tools Update

  Hands-down the most popular project among do-it-yourselfers, painting is a fundamental way to transform the look and feel of any room or object, indoors

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DIY Spiral Stairs

Modular kits make design and installation easy for the DIY’er. Adding a traditional spiral staircase can be an intimidating project for a homeowner, because the

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Build a boathouse

Building a Boathouse

Learn the basics from professionals with years of experience. By Matt Weber A dock is essentially a deck built on piles in the water, and

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Hot Product

HOWARD Wood-N-Floors Hardwood Floor Cleaner

Hardwood flooring of all types is taking over the home improvement category. With better longevity, a more elegant appearance, and better real estate value than carpet, hardwood floors are more prevalent than ever. Howard Products has taken notice of hardwood floors’ popularity and has developed a cleaner that will leave no residue, no streaks, and […]

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