Here I go again…on the roof. I am making another trip onto my flat roof, and of course its leaking again. I know I have said it before but here it is again – Do Not Put A Flat Roof On Your House! -
Well I got up on the roof today with the [...]

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Oh the many anchors for things…Which one to use? Well I have a few tips on the right anchors to use when hanging various things around the house, and to the floor or wherever…Using the right anchor the first time can save you time and money.
– The most common type of anchor [...]

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I was working on a dishwasher the other day and noticed a little problem with a recent floor that was installed. The dishwasher had a leak, and needed to be pulled out. When I tried to remove the dishwasher I noticed the floor (tile) had been put in all the way up [...]

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Want surround sound or a hard wired internet network in your new house or the old house you are renovating? Do not forget to tell your contractor about it before the dry wall goes up. This is a seemingly easy job when there is no cover on the wall and all or the [...]

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Here are some tips to keep you safe while working on your project.
- Always wear earplugs when you are working with loud equipment. Circular saws and other tools of this sort put out a high pitch, loud sound that can damage your ears. When your hearing goes away it does not come [...]

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I have been asked many times since I started working on my own construction jobs, “what is Bondo?” My answer would have to be, “unequivocally the best putty known to man kind.”…Not really, but it is pretty good as far as putty goes. Bondo is a polyester resin that is mixed with a [...]

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Ever need a new appliance or fixture in your house but you don’t have the money? You may want someting original to go with your decorating. I use our local Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Usually when I need something for my house I look here first. The store contains all kinds of [...]

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I have often wondered what the penny stands for when talking about nails…of course I knew it had something to do with size and I knew to use a 16 penny nail for framing. Where did the term penny come from?…What is the measure of a penny?….Here are some answers for all the curious [...]

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Ever seen that awesome tool shown on TV for $19.95. You know the one that cuts everything even tomatoes, and if you buy it right now you can have two and maybe even a carrot peeler. Most of this stuff is less cutting edge and more hungry for your wallet. This is [...]

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This post is not for the seasoned pro, but more for the confused homeowner or do-it yourselfer who would like to know what all the little lines on a tape measure are for. Learning to read a tape measure will make many of your projects much easier. Here is a close-up picture of [...]

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