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Installing Replacement Windows
Old, single-pane windows waste energy, require a lot of maintenance and are often difficult to operate. New, vinyl replacement windows are at the opposite end of the spectrum. They have many energy efficient features, are virtually maintenance-free and operate smoothly for years. Do yourself and your home a favor; replace those old, inefficient windows with new ones today. Installation only takes
3 Comment(s)      Submitted on: February 21, 2008, 12:15 pm      By: molly
How to joint compound
Hanging drywall on a ceiling is a tough task because of the weight of the drywall boards. Most do-it-yourselfers could find a friend and hang some drywall. The more skilled part of the job is applying joint compound. When mud is applied well, the joint is undetectable once the surface has been painted. After a brief discussion on the proper way to hang drywall, I will discuss my techniques on how to joint compound drywall, or in this case greenboard because this is the ceiling of a bathroom.
0 Comment(s)      Submitted on: May 12, 2008, 7:36 am      By: addie
How To Demolition: Tips for Removing Walls, Cabinets, Windows and More
Demolition is the first step of any remodel. Get tips on cool destructive tools and learn how to best remove walls, cabinets, countertops and more.
1 Comment(s)      Submitted on: May 7, 2008, 1:17 pm      By: markc
How to remove and repair moldy caulk
Caulk with black mold is ugly and not healthy. One remedy is to bleach it, but that will only remove the existing mold and not stop it from coming back. Average Guy shows you how to remove moldy caulk and repair it by replacing it with new caulk that is mold resistant.
0 Comment(s)      Submitted on: May 6, 2008, 8:57 am      By: kerrie
Installing Replacement Windows
Because the existing window frames were sound and square, Tom could use insert replacement units—in this case, Andersen's Woodwright Insert Replacement Windows, vinyl-clad wood units fitted with energy-saving, low-e insulated glass. These fully assembled, ready-to-install windows slip right into the existing openings. When the job was done, the house had beautiful new double-hungs that looked right, worked smoothly, and gave Maddy and Paul one more thing to love about their old house.
1 Comment(s)      Submitted on: May 2, 2008, 12:48 pm      By: willj
A Cheap And Sturdy Work Bench
A Cheap And Sturdy Work Bench For About $20
0 Comment(s)      Submitted on: May 1, 2008, 9:37 am      By: addie
Caulk storage tips
Saving caulk for later use
1 Comment(s)      Submitted on: April 28, 2008, 2:12 pm      By: molly
Installing A Kitchen Counter
Installing a pre-formed laminate kitchen counter, the type with the backsplash already attached, can be a simple job or a difficult job. The task is easy if it's a single piece, straight counter that does not need to be shoe-horned into a space between two walls. But the work is much more challenging, as this articles shows, when the counter has to be assembled and fit into a tight space.
0 Comment(s)      Submitted on: April 18, 2008, 9:33 am      By: kerrie
Closet into an Office
We solved this problem in our home by constructing a built-in office, tailored to fit in the opening of a closet and custom-designed from the ground up to meet our specific requirements. The entire renovation was less expensive than a room full of traditional office furniture, and the simple, modular approach made the office easier to build than typical furniture projects.
0 Comment(s)      Submitted on: April 14, 2008, 12:31 pm      By: molly
Best Time to Plant Trees, Shrubs and More
Landscape plants installed in March, April, and May benefit from generous rains and the long growing season that stretches ahead.
0 Comment(s)      Submitted on: April 7, 2008, 6:40 pm      By: simon

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