Exterior doors are often installed too low by the builder. The door then sits too close to the floor and rubs the carpet in front of the door. This problem is totally avoidable if the rough carpenter adds extra height to the rough opening and installs an extra piece of lumber on top of the subfloor.
Screened porch plans are essential when determining if the building department will approve your project. Don't spend hundreds or thousands of dollars in architect fees before your zoning is approved.
Plywood and OSB should be put under roof as soon as possible when building. Category 1 plywood and OSB could grow mold from standing water.
Tim is excited about his VIP ride in an FA-18 with the Blue Angels. He talks about the durability of his own cork flooring and recommends Fine Homebuilding Magazine for any remodeler. He answers callers' questions on sealing foundation, whirpool tubs, parke floors, lowering ceilings and fixing squeaky floors.
Tim answers callers' questions on siding, a leaking septic leach line, concrete spalling, modifying a roof truss and water heater dip tubes.
Building a trellis or some arbors will teach you basic construction technique. An arbor or garden trellis is most easily assembled in component fashion. Get good hardware and pretreat for lasting results that dress up your home.
Building a trellis or lovely arbors can take inspiration from some great design idea sources. A garden trellis or garden arbors can be purchased in kit form, or some arbor plans or trellis plans may be found from the sources listed here. These garden structures can be built in varied materials to suit your landscape.
Lumber is graded for quality. Redwood has specific grades as well. Different lumber grades work well for specific projects.
Natural springs can keep your lot wet. Drain the soggy land with the addition of French drains.
Tim has released his Crown Molding DVD and gives some pointers on tips for old tools, like a tape measure. He answers callers' questions on driveway popouts, a wet toilet base, icicles, vent pipes, bird bath repair, cork flooring and leaking gutters.
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