In this newsletter, Fall is arriving, a tip on painting vinyl siding, my live online class on starting your own handyman business, a review of a great new trim molding by AZEK, more shed videos then I estimated, a fantastic architect, and flash sales on Stain Solver and all my digital eBooks, etc.
Tim Carter shows AZEK trim boards on one of his projects in this video.
Thousands of roof on homes and other buildings suffer from black streaks. The roof algae is doesn't harm the shingles, but looks bad. To remove roof algae a solution of oxygen bleach can be applied to the roof shingles and then rinsed off. A copper strip at the top of the roof can prevent future roof algae.
In this issue, becoming a CERT volunteer, repairing scratches in hardwood or laminate flooring, a Stain Solver success story, an update on the Kickstarter Shed Video series and starting and running your handyman business online workshop.
Building stair steps can be a very difficult job. Getting the proper distance for the risers and treads can be a mathematical challenge. Local building codes need to be reviewed when building the staircase.
Tim Carter shows a cool apparatus to blow air through tub and shower valves when winterizing a home.
In this Newsletter, the garage door is installed in the shed, a video on why your roof doesn't collapse, the Handyman Online Classes are coming, a problem with the clothes dryer, Milwaukee Router tool review, poor search engine results, a fall to-do checklist and power tools are dangerous!
Trim board rot can be caused by either trim molding material and/or installation defects. The wrong type of molding trim wood can accelerate rot. If your trim lumber has not been painted properly, your door or window trim won't last as long.
Tim Carter demonstrates the Milwaukee 5616-21 router. This heavy duty router has the power to do your jobs.
With fall in the air, the weather can get colder and wetter. You need to consider how to protect your home construction building materials from the elements. Manufactured housing options can save time when doing home construction late in the building season.
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