DIY Questions and Answer

Repair Roll Roofing

Q: We have roll roofing on a garden shed. During a storm a tree branch fell and stabbed a hole in the roofing material. What’s

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Add Insulation to an Attic

Q: I’d like to add more insulation to the attic but I’m concerned about the installation cost. Is blowing fiberglass or cellulose insulation into an

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Seal Outdoor Furniture

Q: What’s a strong finish sealer to use on outdoor furniture?   A: For an exceptionally weather-protective finish, use a multi-phase process that’s commonly used

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What is Cat 6 Wiring?

Q: What is Cat 6 wiring?   A: Whereas you’re probably familiar with Cat-5 wiring, which is used for cable television among many other things,

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Hard Water Issues

Q: Can you explain hard water? I see tons of commercials for products to get rid of it. Why should I worry about it?    

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Repair a Metal Chair

Q.  We have an expensive lawn chair that my son managed to break. It’s a cast metal chair, and the hand rest is broken away

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What are Architectural Shingles?

Q.  How do laminated or “architectural” roof shingles differ from standard three-tab asphalt shingles?   A.  Laminated asphalt shingles, also called three-dimensional shingles or architectural

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Repair Loose Siding

Q: Help! I have loose siding panels (vinyl) from hurricane damage. How can I repair this? A: Vinyl siding panels interlock at their top and

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Fix a Bouncy Deck

Q: Our rear deck is a little too bouncy. Is there any way to stabilize this without a complete rebuild? A: A “bouncy” deck is

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DIY Fountain Kits

Q: My wife wants an in-ground water fountain in the front yard, and I have no experience installing one. Is this even a DIY project

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Add Eave Vents

Q: Several years ago I had vinyl siding installed on my house and under the eaves. No eave vents were installed and I’d like to

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