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• Charred Wood for Home Decor

  By Matt Weber

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• Wood Protection for Outdoor Projects

  Applying a Penetrating Stain and Sealer

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• Top-Down Deck Framing

  A fast, efficient—and accurate as all get-out—way to frame your next deck.

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• Tips & Tricks for Moulding & Trim

  Moulding and trim are what give the walls of a room its character and appeal. Whereas some DIY homeowners find this type of finish carpentry to be a rewarding challenge, others consider it a big pain in the neck. Here are a few pro-grade tips and tricks to help you succeed if you decide to tackle it yourself. Choice of […]

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• Deck Product Roundup

  It won’t be long before the weather breaks, and everyone is back to building outdoors. The time to plan your new deck is at hand, and here’s a roundup of new products to consider for the project. Deckorators Voyage Composite Decking Deckorators has expanded its line of wood-alternative decking with the launch of Voyage (pictured). This new line of composite […]

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• 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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• 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 […]

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• Patch a Popcorn Ceiling

                    By Matt Weber Water leaks are house killers, and this drywall repair story is testament to that. Act fast at the first sign of a water problem, because chances are good the leak has existed for a while before you’ve discovered it. This means that damage which has already occurred might […]

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• Fix a Leaking Overflow Drain

                A simple leaky gasket can cause a big problem. By Matt Weber You wouldn’t think a bathtub overflow drain would be the source of a water leak, especially if you never fill the tub to a level at which water would enter the opening. You, like me, could be very wrong. It didn’t […]

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• Install a Wood-Plank Ceiling

  What to Consider when Hanging Flooring Overhead By Matt Weber

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