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Home improvements check list -
Steps to be taken
before contract a home improvement service.
Operation Closet - When the wife comes to you one fine day and says,
�dear, I think we need a new closet for the bedroom�, the heart surges in
joy.
Building Utility Shelves - Why take the time to build your own utility
shelves when there are so many good off-the-shelf solutions to choose from?
Nordy Finishing Q&A - Part 2 -
START TO FINISH: THE ENDURANCE TEST -
TurnLock Router SignCrafter System -
TurnLock Router SignCrafter System - Part 2 -
TurnLock Router SignCrafter System - Part 3 -
TurnLock Router SignCrafter System - Part 4 -
Ball Bearing Drawer Slides FAQ - You have so many to choose from.
What is the best choice of slides for my application?
How to Find a Contractor -
How to find the
right contractor to get your home repair or home improvement job done most
effectively.
Avoiding Home Repair Ripoffs -
Tips on how to
prevent home repair scams.
Ordering and Storing Lumber -
How to purchase the
right lumber for the job.
Installing Optional Railing Designs -
Change the look of a
basic deck with different railing designs.
Repairing Double-Hung Windows -
When a window binds
or refuses to budge, don't try to force it. Instead, take a look around the sash,
both inside and out. Once you've located the source of the problem, use one of
these techniques to correct it.
Solving Door Problems -
If a door sticks or
does not close properly, don't assume that you need to remove it and plane it.
Here's how to spot problems that are more easily fixed.
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Decks -
Regular maintenance
will add many years to the life of a deck. Here's how to inspect the five major
weak spots on your deck.
Building a Wall in Place -
If building a wall
on the floor and raising it into position is not practical in your situation,
you can install the top and bottom plates first, then fill in the studs.
Fixed-Fee versus Time-and-Materials Contracts -
How to decide what
kind of contract you'll need to get your home repair or home improvement job
done most effectively.
How to hire a contractor -
Finding a competent
and reliable contractor is the first step to a successful and satisfying home
improvement project.
Replacing Windowsills and Door Saddles -
The bottom portion
of any door or window takes a beating and is subject to decay. Here's how to
correct both situations.
Selecting Finishes -
Choosing the right
finish can make all the difference with your deck's future.
Weatherstripping Doors -
Doors leak twice as
much air as windows. Coupled with the fact that doors also are used more often
than windows, you can see why their seals merit careful inspection.
Replacing Broken Window Glass -
Faced with a broken
window, you have three choices: take it to a pro, install pre-cut glass yourself,
or cut and install the glass on your own.
Installing a Deadbolt Lock -
Deadbolt locks are a
fairly easy way to add security to a door. These locks have long bolts that
reach into the jamb and sometimes through to the framing.
Repairing Paneling -
If you scratch or
mar paneling, you usually can make a cosmetic repair in a few minutes with paste
wax or a crayonlike touch-up stick.