In this issue, back home to finish the honey-do list, how to store paint for those touch ups down the road, Stain Solver oxygen bleach news, speaking at the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show, installing huge ceramic tile, latest columns and the Fire Pit.
A reader has questions about bathroom tubs and a bathroom tub fixture. In a debate with his wife, the reader wants to clear up issues with bathroom soaking tubs and a bathroom garden tub. What happened to the standard bathtub?
Tim Carter walks you through how to select the best snowblower for you. He points out all the trade-offs and features that you can help you narrow the many snowblowers on the market.
In this issue, a lack of snow in New Hampshire, counterfeit pocket doors, looking for great writers, snap-together ceramic tile and the latest columns dealing with ceramic fireplace tile, septic cleaning, vessel sink and the framing square.
How do you convert a pool room into a regular room? Not that kind of pool room. A room with an actual swimming pool in the room.
Vinyl siding replacement is very expensive. Try cleaning vinyl siding with a spray and wipe vinyl siding cleaner. This could restore the look of your vinyl siding without all the expense.
In this issue, pictures and videos of a New Hampshire winter, questions and answers coming to you, product review of new hole saws and a Sears snowblower. In addition, a tip for cleaning your septic tank and some columns you must read, covering topics such as attic insulation, ceramic flooring tile, workbenches, gutter repair and the myth surrounding the Loretto Staircase.
Lumber drying is accomplished in a lumber drying kiln. Kiln dried lumber has reduced moisture content, but the dried lumber does not reach 0% moisture.
What happens a hole is dug too close to a building's foundation? Here is an example of a building collapse due to several factors. A structural collapse can occur when the pressures on opposite sides of a building occur. Excavation, rain and structure defects all can contribute to a real problem.
A vessel sink can add character to your bathroom. There are certain features to check before installing bathroom vessel sinks. Even an old pot can make a great copper vessel.
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