Duct Tape, extremely useful for many temporary fixes around the house and garage, has a special place in my toolbox. I use it for many items from patching my surfboard to pulling out splinters. Here are some hints using this great stuff…I hope it helps you out, please feel free to add your [...]

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If your old house is like my old house then it squeaks and sticks in places not even Shurlock Homes would be able to find. It is important to use the right lube for the job. Using the wrong lube can be very irritating because it will not last and in some cases [...]

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This subject is something I always think of last when I am working on my house. I have an idea to improve my house, and scribble something down on paper, not even considering the computer. Using your computer is a great way to see what your work is going to look like without [...]

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Hey the inspector just said I have asbestos in my house!…Well that’s a typical thing for anyone to hear who may be purchasing a house build in the 70’s or older. Asbestos used to be the wonder insulator, not only was it the best insulator but it strengthened materials and was fire resistant. [...]

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This is attempt number two to produce a helpful video…:) Do you have any cabinet doors that are crooked or misaligned. I made this little video to assist you with this problem. Cabinet Hinges are easy to adjust, but rather difficult to describe in words and drawings (compared with video). If [...]

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On the job today, but not really. My brother is running out of room for his carpentry stuff so decided to throw up a quick shed. I have been working then working some more so I haven’t put much effort into his little project. Today I was able to put my hand [...]

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Do you have a home question that needs to be answered, and you can’t find a blog or website to answer your question. Many people use Yahoo! Answers, It is a site where you can get your questions answered in a hurry any time of the day. I of course would try to [...]

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Sometimes it is tempting to run long connections of extension cords to get to a job site that is far from electricity.  There are at least two things you need to remember when this thought pops into your head.  The first is that you may be damaging your tool, and it certainly is not running [...]

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The easiest way to make your AC/Heat unit last longer is to replace you air filter regularly. Replacing the filter insures the blower motor for your unit in not working past its capacity. A dirty filter restricts the air flow going into the blower unit, causing it to make the motor work harder [...]

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Usually you only run into three different kinds of screws when you are working on your house, the Philips, Slotted, and Hex Head. I have put together a little chart to help identify screws that don’t fall into the common household category. Most likely you will not run into many specialty screws in your [...]

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