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DIY Project - Choose the Right Saw
Choose the right saw for the job, whether framing a basement, cutting baseboard, or hand cutting dovetail joints. Hand tools and power tools, from hand saws to table saws
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choose the right saw
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wood shop safety rules
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hand cutting dovetail joints
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installing baseboard
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portable power tools
Finishing a Concrete Slab
The second in the DIY concrete slab series, this article explains finishing the slab by the steps of screeding, darby, edging, grooving, floating, and troweling the slab.
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finishing a concrete slab
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cement pour
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patio building
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making porch steps
How to Make a Concrete Countertop
Concrete kitchen countertops are more affordable than granite but just as elegant. Learn how to build the concrete form and pour and trowel concrete to make your own!
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how to make a concrete countertop
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melamine strips
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sink and faucet knockouts
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steel reinforcing mesh
Use Tile Tattoos for a New Look
Tile tattoos are a new solution to the problem of re-tiling the shower, bath, or kitchen areas. When exact tile matches can't be found, tile tattoos are a great answer!
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use tile tattoos for a new custom look
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home improvement industry
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bathroom tile walls
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home depot
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lowe's
Choosing the Right Paint Type
The type of paint for a DIY painting project depends on existing surface, cleaning needs, and aesthetic needs. Use paint base and sheen characteristics to decide.
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paint type
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oil-base paint
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water-based latex paint
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paint sheen
Christmas, the Holidays, and DIY
How to combine Christmas, Hanukkah, Wiccan Yule, and other seasonal preparations with routine DIY home maintenance projects. Take care of gutter cleaning and painting.
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christmas
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hanukkah
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chanukah
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kwanzaa
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wiccan yule
Deck Design – Post Hole Layout
This article is Part 4 of the deck design and building series. It explains laying out post hole locations and the ledger board: the same methods used by deck contractors.
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deck design
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post hole layout
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lumber sizing and spacing
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framing concepts
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3-4-5 squaring method
Deck Design Fundamentals
Building a backyard deck is an easy DIY project when the right planning goes into it. Design the deck, research building codes and zoning, and sketch the deck design.
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deck design fundamentals
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building permits and inspections
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underground utilities
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incorporate a hot tub
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neighborhood associations
How to Install a Ceiling Fan
How to install contemporary ceiling fans in the home. An easy DIY project, ceiling fans will lower heating and cooling bills. Manufacturers include Hunter, Hampton Bay.
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ceiling fan
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how to install a ceiling fan
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contemporary ceiling fan
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energy conservation
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lower heating bills
How to Paint Paneling
This article explains how to paint paneling. If the walls and shag carpeting make the home look sad, fix the walls without removing the paneling. Skim, prime, and paint!
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how to paint paneling
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refinish the drywall
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new home construction
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hardwood veneer
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match the wall texture
Install a Kitchen Backsplash
A weekend DIY project: install a backsplash above your kitchen cabinet tops and cooking surfaces: tile, granite, stainless steel, or laminate.
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install a kitchen backsplash
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kitchen countertops
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plastic laminate backsplash
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granite
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