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Kitchen Exhaust Fan

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:23:11 PST

Kitchen exhaust fans have to be sized properly for your kitchen. Overhead exhaust fans capture the smoke and grease mist that could coat your kitchen surfaces. Some of the cook exhaust fans come with built-in lights.

Shed Plans

Fri, 02 May 2008 08:17:34 PST

Do you need to reclaim your garage for your car? Consider a storage shed. Function is a major consideration when determining how to build a shed. The shed plans have to match your needs. Will it be a garden shed or just a outdoor storage shed? Discover how to determine that your shed plan will fit all your stuff.

How To Paint Ceramic Tile

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:00:39 PST

Can you paint old ceramic tile? Yes. Discover how to paint ceramic tile to transform the look and feel of a room. Follow these steps when you paint ceramic tile to ensure a lasting finish. The correct paint and a coating of clear urethane are required for your ceramic tiles.

Rough-In Plumbing Diagram

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:31:32 PST

A rough-in plumbing diagram is a sketch for all the plumbing pipes, pipe fittings, drains and vent piping. This plumbing diagram might be required for a building permit. This isometric diagram will help determine if all your plumbing meets code.

Trench Drain

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:37:12 PST

A trench drain will help move water away from your house and yard. This trench drainage system, also known as a French drain, intercepts water before it reaches your house. The drain acts like an underground gutter, keeping your basement dry.

Ceramic Floor Tile

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:51:53 PST

Ceramic tile installation can be difficult when trying to match existing ceramic floor tiles. Discover how to install ceramic tiles if you removed a wall or cabinet and need to fill-in an opening in your ceramic tile floor.

Roof Moss Video

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:34:48 PST

Tim Carter shares an easy way to keep your roof shingles free from moss, algae and mildew. With the natural wonders of copper, you'll never have to clean green scum off your roof.

Gutter Protection Video

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:43:29 PST

Gutter protection comes in many different forms, and to find the best gutter guard, Tim Carter, prepares to test several different gutter guards models on his home.

Kitchen Cabinet Remodel

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:02:58 PST

What do you do when your kitchen cabinet remodel project goes bad? Kitchen remodeling is a major project. The national home center might not be the best contractor. If you have to pay-in-full up-front, you have no leverage if things to wrong. Will an attorney help?

How To Hang Wallpaper

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:31:49 PST

Hanging wallpaper is a project that can transform many a room. Discover how to hang wallpaper to give your room that vibrant mood. Hanging wallpaper plumb will make or break your project.

Steam Room

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:41:50 PST

Nothing like a steam room for those aching muscles. Having a home steam room is a great way to enjoy the benefits of a steam room without heading for the gym. If you are not sure how to build a steam room, consider a prefabricated steam room.

How To Caulk Baseboards

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:12:52 PST

Paint will not hide the gap between the wall and the baseboard. Caulking is required to cover the gap. Knowing how to caulk baseboards will make for a professional looking job. Caulk and a caulking gun is all you need for applying caulk.

Cobb Salad History Video

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:59:17 PST

While hiking the hills overlooking the historic Cobb Estate in Altadena, California, Tim explains the discovery of the Cobb Salad. Historic fact or ????

Roof Shingles

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:52:45 PST

Replacing roof shingles is a hot, back-breaking, dirty job. Care must be observed when installing roof shingles. The pitch of the roof and the temperature can make roof shingle installation difficult for a do-it-yourselver. Before you start, you have to purchase the right style and color asphalt shingles.

Clothes Dryer Venting

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:59:46 PST

Venting your clothes dryer directly into the garage could be a building-code violation and a bad idea. Dryer vents exhaust a large amount of water vapor. Putting this condensation into your garage could create rust on unpainted surfaces, and worse, mold inside the walls and ceiling. Clothes-dryer venting should be to the outside.

Fence Posts

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:48:54 PST

Fence posts have to withstand a tremendous amount of wind force. If the fence post is not properly set, your fence will not hold. Discover a method for your setting wood fence posts so your fences will stand up to the pressure.

Compound Miter Saw

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 07:16:34 PST

Confused on how to cut crown molding? Should you use a compound miter saw or a sliding compound miter saw? Miter saws are wonderful tools, but a compound miter saw is not mission-critical when it comes time to cut crown molding. Discover the way I cut crown molding without using a compound miter saw.

Window Condensation

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:48:13 PST

Many homeowners experience window condensation in the winter. Condensation can form on windows, walls, ceilings, the underside of roofs, and more places. Condensation on windows comes from the water vapor inside your home. Homes that are sealed-up, so they are more energy efficient, can produce condensation on windows.

Wood Sheds

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:26:09 PST

Wood sheds make great outdoor storage buildings. Wood sheds can be built in a variety of styles and sized to match your requirements. Before building your wood shed, carefully plan out your size requirements. You do not want to build an undersized wood storage shed.

Tankless Water Heater

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:26:07 PST

When it is time to replace your water heater, would a tankless water heater be the best alternative? Tankless water heaters cost more then standard hot water heaters. Be sure to consider the payback period on the tankless water heaters.