OLD-TIME STONEWORK: How I Build with Real Stone in Real Ways
While you can’t become a masonry expert by reading an article, you can tackle this DIY traditional masonry stone project with the right tools and following these instructions.
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Q & A: How do I repair a deep crack in my concrete slab and add flexibility to prevent the crack from growing?
Repair a crack in your concrete slab: Q: Hello Mr. Maxwell;Thanks for previous help re Lichen & Roof problems. Now have found that I have a crack some 6″ deep x approx. 2″ wide x 5 feet long where, over…
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VIDEO FEATURE: How to Install Basement Insulation
Planning to finish your basement? Don’t make the mistake so many homeowners and contractors do. Steve’s video shows how to discourage mold, mildew and mustiness by design.
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VIDEO FEATURE: Cedar Sidewall Shingles Drainage
Got a building where vinyl siding just wouldn’t look right? Cedar shingles used as exterior siding is an excellent option. Watch Steve show how to create back-of-shingle drainage to boost working life even more.
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VIDEO FEATURE: Double Life of Wooden Deck Plans
Watch Steve’s deck construction video tutorial and see how to easily double deck board life by design. It makes a big difference, even with pressure treated and cedar lumber, too.
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FRIENDLY ADVICE: Avoid Biggest Wood Fence Stain Mistake
A long-time reader is about to waste time and money doing something to her fence that a lot of people are confused about. Read her email and my answer:
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VIDEO FEATURE: How to Properly Build a Deck on Brick Veneer
Watch this 3-minute video to avoid the classic deck building mistake people do when anchoring a deck to brick veneer. it’s not what you think . . .
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VIDEO FEATURE: Improve Your Deck Plans
Let Steve show you what goes into a great new deck or deck finish. You won’t find this information anywhere else on the web.
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Let Steve Answer Your Home Improvement Questions
Have a Question about Home Improvement? Steve welcomes his readers to send in their questions for his expert advice.
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Tougher Times
Red tape and regulation piled higher for tradespeople.
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Can You Suggest an Inexpensive, Good Quality Roofing Product?
Hear Steve offer advice about his choice of roofing that delivers good looks and long life at reasonable cost.
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How do I Add a New Basement Window to a Masonry Foundation?
Steve offers advice about strengthening the area above a new basement window opening cut into a concrete foundation.
