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How to Expand Duct Work to a Garage
Heating is one of the most important parts of the home, especially if you live in colder climates. Some areas of your home, such as your garage, may not be heated if there is no ductwork in place to bring heating. With some simple extensions of the existing ductwork system, you can bring heating and
Repairing Particle Board With Wood Filler
Because of its cost and weight, particle board is used in a lot of cheap furniture. Unfortunately, particle board is not the most durable of wood boards. One bump, or weight exerted on a shallow nail or screw, can cause the wood to break and splinter, often disintegrating the connections between woo
How Do Drywall Banjo's Work?
A drywall banjo, also called a banjo box, is a device drywall installers use to seal the seams where different drywall boards meet. You don't need a drywall banjo to cover seams with joint compound and paper tape, but it is a faster alternative than using hand tools, so many professional drywall fin
Z-Brick Removal
Z-brick is a brand of thin brick veneer manufactured by the Zygrove Corporation. Mounted with mortar to a drywall surface, Z-bricks give the appearance of a brick wall without the heavy weight or high cost of an actual brick installation. Once in place, the Z-brick can last decades with minimal main
How Is a Flood Deck Stain Rated?
A wooden deck can be a nice addition to the back of your house. Staining your deck will help protect it from harsh weather, and also enhance the beauty of the wood.
How to Plan Pantry Shelving
With careful planning and shelf arrangements, you can fit all your kitchen and food items into a pantry, whatever its size. By itemizing everything that needs to fit into the pantry and arranging your most frequently used items on the more accessible shelves, you can make space for everyday needs as
How to Lay Click & Lock Wood Flooring
A click-and-lock floor is a system in which the boards are held together at the sides and ends by a self-fastening system, snapping together. It's a similar concept to tongue-and-groove flooring, except click-and-lock flooring generally doesn't have to be nailed or glued down. The idea is that the b
How to Remove Old Felt When Reroofing
Felt is used as an underlayment on many different types of roofs, but most commonly underneath shingles. It acts as a moisture barrier that helps keep the sheathing underneath water free. This will help prolong the life of a roof. Felt comes in rolls and is attached to the roof with a staple gun or
How to Put Tile Over a Formica Backsplash
Installing ceramic tile over a laminate backsplash will transform a surface that will eventually need repair into a surface that will last a lifetime. The fact that the backsplash is covered with a laminate surface is not a problem as long as it is well-bonded to the drywall, has a smooth surface an
How to Attach a Vanity to Cabinet
Installing a new vanity in your bathroom is a simple weekend project that can dramatically change the style, look and feel of the room. The vanity is one of the most used areas in the room. Replacing a worn vanity and faucet makes a large impact for a small price.
How to Darken a Golden Oak Cabinet Door
Golden oak is a good color for your cabinets, as long as you have a light colored kitchen. But if you change to a darker color scheme, you also need to change the look of your cabinets. If you do not want to go to the hassle and expense of installing new cabinets, you can simply darken the color of
How to Know If You Qualify for Rental Assistance
A variety of programs offered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, known as HUD, help low-income families, senior citizens and people who are disabled find suitable housing. These programs allow people to choose housing located in subsidized housing projects or to find
How to Discourage Burglars
Burglars look for an easy target. Here's how to make your place less likely to be chosen.
Ridge Vent Requirements
Ridge ventilation has taken over as the norm for proper attic ventilation over singular roof vents. This is mostly due to the lack of rodent entry and moisture entry issues that are more common with roof vents. But like any system, the ridge vent needs to be installed properly to meet...
How to Make Faux Wood Paneling Up a Stairway
Install faux wood paneling to add the rustic appearance of wood to your home. Wood paneling is installed right over drywall, fastened with nails along the top edge and glued to the wall with paneling adhesive. Paneling can be installed up a stairway wall, although the bottom edge will have to be cut
How to Measure a Roof for Tar Paper
Tar paper is used under a roof's shingles to protect the roof from rain and snow leaks. The tar on the paper makes it a barrier to moisture. Without the tar, the roof would not be able to stand up to a rainstorm very well. Measuring a roof for tar paper installation is important so you can purchase
How to Replace Mobile Home Paneling With Drywall
Mobile home paneling is beautiful when it is brand new. However, over the years it fades and becomes dull. The finish gets damaged, and it begins to bow and to warp. Removing the paneling from the walls of a mobile home is the only way to add new insulation in older mobile homes. Doing so can cause
How to Repair Stains in Prefinished Hardwood Floors
Prefinished hardwood floors are already sanded and finished with several coats of stain to create an attractive appearance. Although some of these floors are coated with wax, a more common finish is a coat of polyurethane. Removing stains from a prefinished floor is generally much easier than with f
How to Cut or Grind Putty From Around a Metal Window Frame
Putty seals panes of glass in your home’s metal windows as well as holds any metal brackets that keep the glass in place. Putty starts off soft and hardens over time, and like other sealants, putty doesn’t last forever. However, it is replaceable. When removing putty from metal window fr
How to Make a Day by Day Calendar
Day by day planners are the most comprehensive means for keeping track of daily work and family obligations, but they can be expensive. Since everyone's schedule is different, it can also be challenging to find a planner format that fits your family's needs precisely. A calendar you make yourself, p