Adhesives
EXTERIOR ADHESIVES: Choosing the Right Waterproof Outdo...
Updated on April 1st, 2024
Exterior adhesives for gluing wood (and other things) are different than what makes sense for indoor applications...Continue Reading
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The Importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Sa...
Updated on May 10th, 2023
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn to reduce exposure to workplace hazards that may cause illnesses,...Continue Reading
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Busting DIY Home Improvement Excuses
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 14Aug2020: Quality, accomplishment and economy, in that order These are the reasons I’ve found it worthwhile...Continue Reading
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Why is condensation forming behind the fiberglass insula...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
Why is condensation forming behind the fiberglass insulation in my basement I glued 1 1/2"-thick white styrofoam...Continue Reading
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HAND PLANE SUCCESS: Hot-Rodding Your Hand Plane So It Wo...
Updated on October 30th, 2021
How to fine-tune your plane so it works like it should Hot-rodding Yes, this means tuning up for optimal...Continue Reading
Flooring
Regrouting Ceramic Tile Floors & Walls
Published on February 8th, 2024
Ceramic floor tile will probably always maintain its place as one of the very best indoor flooring surfaces on the...Continue Reading
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DECK INFO: New Life for Middle-Aged Decks
Updated on August 12th, 2021
I get more reader emails about finishing old decks than any other outdoor home improvement topic, and the different...Continue Reading
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Will weeping tiles prevent all dampness in my basement?
Updated on August 10th, 2015
We've just gone to a lot of trouble and expense installing drainage tiles around our basement, but we're concerned it...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...
Published on June 22nd, 2023
Q: What can I apply to the inside of my under-the-front-steps basement cold room to stop water from coming in There are...Continue Reading
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Top 2 Roof Maintenance Strategies
Updated on August 12th, 2021
An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure, especially when it comes to extending the life of your roof You...Continue Reading
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What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shi...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
What’s the best way to make my brass door hardware shiny again As I polish the metal only some areas come...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
How to Dry Your Wet, Winter Windows
Updated on January 22nd, 2016
One of the most common wintertime problems homeowners face is condensation forming on windows Every year for a couple...Continue Reading