Searching for the Holy Grail of deck stains and sealers? Most wood deck stains or sealers don't last. You are faced with staining your deck year after year. A side-by-side test of deck stains could show which product performs that best. I did the test and the results are in.
In this issue, the test results are in on the 2013 deck stain weathering test. After being exposed to the elements for nearly a year, the weathered stain covered sample boards are shown next to the control boards. The control boards were stored inside, out of the weather so you can compare the difference.
In this Newsletter, a handy book on survival, serious dangers in your neighborhood, spring cleaning of roofs, patios, and retaining walls, a New England Short Hauler, deck stain test results, and upcoming power tool reviews.
Having the right set of basic tools will allow you to do a wide variety of home repairs. When staring out, select hand tools that can be used on various jobs. Stay away from specialized tools that you might only be able to use on one project.
In this issue, helping a future entrepreneur, patching plaster tips, looking for an IP attorney, helping with a Kickstarter project, deck stain test delayed, a deal on a bed and breakfast that is for sale, a quick survey on international shipments for Stain Solver and the Start and Operate Your Own Handyman Business now available on DVDs.
Building a new house can cause a lot of anxiety, but here are some new home construction tips to help reduce your anxiety. Having a detailed set of plans and blueprints will minimize any issues you will have with the contractor. This eliminates change orders which are avenues for cost increases!
In this newsletter, a local store decides to sell Stain Solver even before the demo, tips on wet basements and crawl spaces, the new Bosch compact radio, and an Internet conference.
Removing the unsightly mildew and algae from the under side of your wooden deck can be messy. Once the wood has been cleaned with oxygen bleach, the deck will look as good as new.
In this newsletter, the treasure hunt for the plastic box is over, a furnace tip, a contest for the exterior of your house, the Concord Home and Garden Show, saving gas for your car, the new front door video series and deck stain and Stain Solver sales.
This reader wants to close off an opening between two rooms with a door. Installing a new door is possible for the home DIY'er. In this case, the door header is already in place. Read more on how to install a door.
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