Cracks in caulk joints occur because the house moves, and the caulk doesn’t move with it. This movement can occur when the house settles,
Now that we’re entering the warmer months, it’s tempting to crank up the ol’ air conditioner, but the high cost of electricity will have many
Behold the latest Extreme How-To video — a great weekend project for the DIY’er with a table saw. Just click below to play…
Working in the home-improvement industry has its perks. For example, I get a lot of saw blades sent to me as product samples. Sometimes I’m
I’ve been using Sashco’s Lexel Adhesive Caulk lately on projects both inside and outside the home. When you need a top-notch seal, this is
Talk about “extreme” landscaping… Outdoor Advantage is an Atlanta-based landscaping company that I follow over at HomeTalk.com. They recently posted a photo set of a
A friend of mine posted the following video to Facebook. I don’t know anything about the product shown aside from what you see in the
Here’s a press release I just received. Is DIY Home Remodeling Dying? – New Report from RemodelOrMove.com SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/
Here’s a quick look at some cool new products I saw at the 2013 International Builders Show that might interest the DIY Homeowner.
The EHT staff has relied on Ridgid wet saws for years,
For homeowners with a taste for the contemporary, a recent report projects the top home design and remodeling
In an effort to shape up the curb appeal of one of our project houses,
If you’re planning to build a deck near a pool or spa,
Here’s something new in the world of caulk: ExactColor Sealant from Sashco is an easy way
Who doesn’t love a new way to break stuff? Instead of
I spent the weekend at an arts and crafts festival at the Tannehill Ironworks State Park
Professional painters take note: The Scrammer is on its way. The multipurpose Scrammer
It’s time to give your lawn its back-to-school haircut.
The cleaning and staining of the deck was way past due (for probably 3-4 years). Six years ago I wrote this article (http://extremehowto.com/deck-makeover/) describing the
Here’s an example one of those unexpected chores that seem to come up on every remodeling job … In this case, I had to
I noticed that our friend Marc from HomeFixated.com — a very cool home-improvement and tool review blog — showed Extreme How-To some love with his
(photo courtesy Liquid Nails) Trim Work: When it comes to installing exterior molding and trim, a simple way to save time and money is to
How’s this for an interesting business model: Textbook Painting. No, the company doesn’t paint your textbook. It’s an entrepreneurial painting service that serves two purposes:
Winning. For DIY’ers, choosing the right paint sheen for the right application can be a confusing ordeal. To help clear things up, Debbie Zimmer, paint
“Be prepared.” That’s the Boy Scout motto, and wise words for DIY’ers in this era of face-eaters and doomsday-preppers. And, while we don’t generally blog
Installing a squeak-free floor should be the goal of any professional flooring installer–and the hope of any homeowner. To accomplish this requires diligent floor prep,
Major work on a house usually requires a building permit and an inspection by a city official to make sure all remodeling is done in
I knew a lot of homes had asphalt shingles–but 85% of the homes in America? … Wow. If you’ve got 2-1/2 minutes then you can
Any builder or renovation expert has made this statement many times, now it’s official. Having ripped and demolished structures since childhood, I have seen the
By: Hal Jones First off, I don’t hear anyone begging to return the days of anything goes when it comes to manufacturing safe products. But
Werner 16-ft ladder collapses to Six feet when Folded The Werner three section Aluminum Extension Ladder is a 16-ft. extension ladder that collapses to an
Wow, Spring is already here and I think someone is feeding steroids to my grass it has to be cut so frequently. Gardens are being
By: Hal Jones The soreness in my right shoulder wasn’t there yesterday. Today though it pains me to even do the simplest task such as
By: Hal Jones It seems like every few years I find myself on a ladder painting a house exterior. Years ago in college I would
With steady growth, our Extreme How-To Blog surpassed 2000 registered users this past weekend. Thank you to all of our loyal readers and users alike.
By: Hal Jones When we first got the HSA 65 to review I was interested in the 36 volt platform Stihl had just introduced. First
By: Hal Jones A few years ago I walked into my teenage stepson’s bathroom he was working on and saw that he was using one
By: Hal Jones In the world of tool testing, I subject tools to what obviously are tasks outside of intended uses. In order to simulate
As temperatures continue to drop it’s time to start giving soil some tender, loving, care. During the fall and winter seasons, soil is naturally composed
Congratulations to the January Winner of the Wagner PaintEater System. These are really neat tools and I loved mine until it was stolen a few
Editor’s Note:Any car owner who has fought shaping issues when restoring his car’s body, will appreciate body materials that are easy to work with. Eastwood
Extreme How-To in partnership with Skil Power Tools and Wagner Paint Products gave away a Skil Flooring Saw and a Wagner Power Painter Max with
Okay, so most folks don’t have a wavy door that needs wavy casing, but it sure makes an eye-catching IBS display for ResinArt, manufacturers of
Retrofit accessories that help stabilize ladders often focus on preventing lateral movement at the base. The new LockNClimb stabilizer gives the ladder two extra bracketed
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Tool continues to revolutionize cordless power tools with the introduction of the new M18 FUEL™ ½” Drill/Driver (2603-20/22) and M18 FUEL™
What better way to start the new year off than winning a gift card to the premier woodworking and gardening company. Congratulations to the following
Milwaukee Tool Corporation continues to expand their Test and Measurement line and M12™ LITHIUM-ION system with the introduction of the new 160×120 Thermal Imager, powered
By: Hal Jones Second Part of Securing a Vacation or Lake Home. How-To Install Surveillance Cameras in a Vacation or Lake Home, Where Remote Surveillance
Unless you’ve been living on a desert island, you know how tough it is to sell a home these days. In some neighborhoods, “For Sale”
By: Hal Jones (Editor’s note, within one week of installing the new alarm system, the thieves came back. The entry door was pried or kicked
Already on store shelves in your local Lowe’s, the new line of power tools unveiled to the media in New York City is available for
By: Hal Jones (for an update on Kobalt Tools Xtreme Access Go Here) In a quiet corner of the Hendrick’s Race Shop sat a
One of my favorite tasks when renovating is the demolition process. But for this project I took the role as observer and watched the contractors
By: Hal Jones Ok, so maybe the most anticipated announcement had nothing to do with tools, but rather with the unveiling of the M12 heated
Commitment to research and development is a commitment to the future. Husqvarna’s OPE division has unveiled its state of the art R&D Center in Charlotte,
For those of you who love things mechanical, the Barber Vintage Festival and its accompanying flea market are can’t miss opportunities. Birmingham, Ala. (July 5)
First off, the staff here wishes to congratulate the winners, but also to say thanks to Irwin Tools for recognizing the need for highly skilled tradesmen
If your Kobalt Tool and part of the Lowe’s Group, and sponsor of Five Time NASCAR Champion Jimmy Johnson, who could better tell the story of
By: Hal Jones Occasionally we get to do some really neat things, last week in Charlotte, Kobalt Tools set up a motor build for a few
The 2011 National Hardware Show appeared to be a great success compared to recent years. For editors the week started off with the Craftsman Tool
Installing caulking anchors, Pak-Tite and other drop in anchors can be a hassle. I have broken many depth stop rods and had to guesstimate the
Here in the South, spring or fall are the best times for aeration. In our area, heavy clay soils require frequent aeration, but check with
Our friends at OneProjectCloser.com did a nice job with their hardwood flooring article. Ethan and Fred run into issues like all of us do when
One of the issues when doing a basement makeover is light. Since basements are typically below grade, natural light is often hard to come by.
Like many of you, my love of things green and growing was instilled by my parents. My mom loved having a vegetable garden and my dad loved
Gardening with teenagers can be full of surprises. My 14 year old dissed my efforts at getting her involved with our gardening project. Despite my
Wallboard, paneling, acoustic tiles and linoleum flooring all had to go before the basement bath project could begin. Looking at the room for the first
A 10 feet by 8 feet space was once considered large for a bath, but that was before the excesses of the 90s led to
Before beginning any project, you first need to take measurements, accurate measurements. I don’t mean just the length and width, but also the height and
The late frosts are nearly gone and it’s time to begin planting our seeds in little starter kits once again. The girls like picking out
There are many different reasons to consider purchasing Husqvarna’s TB 1000 Cordless Tiller. For some gardeners, there is the green element, it uses no fuel other
If you haven’t had the pleasure of getting your hands on a Metabo power tool, you really should. Of course, that being said, after seeing
If you are about to tackle any electrical jobs, there are some tools that you should have to do a professional quality job. The first
Bigfoot Systems provide strong reliable support for your projects. Check out Bigfoot’s PowerPoint Presentation to see a step-by-step visual guide to the installation process.
Reviewing cordless tools is a risky proposition, since what appears to be a nice tool on first look, begins to encounter problems as we use
While at the 2011 IBS, drop by and see us at our booth #6574. While there be sure to register for the Skil Model 3600
Matt Weber shows the proper installation method for tongue and groove flooring. Watch as he distresses
Christmas Greetings From all of us at Extreme How-To we wish you the best during your Holiday season. We have been blessed as a company
Putting together a commercial blower review without these two companies products would have been wrong. Many readers had asked for us to take a look
Stocking stuffers for home improvement heroes are my favorite items to shop for. First and most importantly I don’t have to break the bank on
Never before have I fielded so many questions regarding a product test. Last summer in Milwaukee I had the chance to try out one of
One of the invaluable lessons my dad passed down was the importance of sharp tools. That being said, my dad was not very good at
Just in time for a little Holiday shopping for DIYers, we announce the 10 winners of the $25 Lee Valley Gift certificates. The following names
Yesterday, we installed an Enerflex reflective barrier in the attic of a local house. Our goal was to reflect the heat build occurring from the
For a year the old oak tree had been on the ground and I just never got around to cutting it into firewood. The process
The past few months I have been dealing with router table issues. My old setup would not hold its position in the table and after
Like many woodworkers, I certainly look for devices that make joinery simple. While at IWF I spoke with Peter Harper of General Tools and he
Congratulations to the following winners of the New Improved Painter’s Sets. You will be contacted
Pressure washers come in a variety of sizes, from the commercial washers with the capability of ejecting large amounts of steam to the smallest DIY
Unbelievable how fast this week flew by. Much of my time was spent overseeing the move of our web hosting from one service to DataPerk
Several months ago I tested a Wagner Paint Eater and found it to exceed my expectations. I used it for its intended purpose, removing loose
How cool is the ability to have your phone tell you how to take care of the specific plants you purchase? Beginning in Spring 2011
When I first used PEX, I was really attracted to the manifold systems I was seeing used. So I installed a manifold and I am glad
Fall is almost here and the leaves are already beginning to loosen their grip getting ready for their annual fall to the yard, the driveway,
This past weekend wrapped up the traditional end to summer and like many of you, my family spent it on the lake. We have two
My fingers are numb from drawing names this afternoon, but we just finished and here is the list of the 50 Winners of the Painter’s
It’s funny, but one of the simplest devices we encounter has so much impact on whether things work or don’t. Here in the EHT office,
Some weeks stand out for various reasons, some good, some bad and others reach that level that make us shake our head and wonder what
Cable railing has become one of the fastest‑growing trends in outdoor living design, and for good reason. Homeowners want cleaner sightlines, modern aesthetics, and materials that don’t require constant upkeep. Builders want systems that install cleanly, tension reliably, and hold up to weather without callbacks. DeckWise Cable Rail Kits hit that sweet spot by combining […]
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