Do you have a hump in a wall caused by a poor jog of drywall finishing? The humps can appear where a flat seam or a wall stud with a horrible crown cause the high spot in your drywall. Here is a tip on how to hide that drywall hump.
Do you have a hump in a wall caused by a poor jog of drywall finishing? The humps can appear where a flat seam or a wall stud with a horrible crown cause the high spot in your drywall. Here is a tip on how to hide that drywall hump.
Have you dreamed of building a log cabin yourself? There are many challenges when building a home, especially a log home. The first thing to do would be to go online and spend lots of time at any and all log home association websites.
Painting stucco might not be the best idea to cover up or remove black stains. The stains could be caused by mold or mildew. A good cleaning with oxygen bleach might clear up your stucco.
A foundation doesn't always have to sit on ground. A shorter poured concrete wall can provide support as long as there is proper steel rods connecting the foundation walls.
Tim Carter reports live from the 2013 Milwaukee Tool Conference. Who's there with him? Dan and Eric from http://www.ToolsinAction.com and Cindy Dole from http://www.YourHomeWizards.com. Fun stuff!
Tim Carter reports live from Milwaukee, WI describing what it's like to attend an invitation-only tool conference.
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.
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!
There are many choices with purchasing a level. Bubble levels are available on a variety of materials and lengths. Selecting the proper level and with a little care, your levels can last for generations.
What is efflorescence and how can you get ride of it? Efflorescence of concrete is the white salt deposits that appears on your concrete, bricks or other masonry surfaces.
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