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Home Furniture Refinishing

With a raw or unfinished piece of furniture, one of the toughest decisions is how to finish it.

June 28, 2006

When You Shouldn't Do-It-Yourself

Should you hire a contractor or local handyman?

June 26, 2006

Building Stairs More Easily

All you need is patience, basic math, a framing square and the ability to stand back and look at the big picture.

June 18, 2006

Proper Project Planning

Settle the details, pick the proper tools before you begin.

December 04, 2005

When Your Home Repair Project Goes Badly

WBS - work breakdown structure - will help you do your home fixups correctly.

October 13, 2005

Caulking

Do you need silicone, latex, acrylic? How to use a gun without making a mess.

October 09, 2005

Which Screw?

What length, wood, floor, timber or self-drilling?

Fixing Frozen Pipes

Winter home repair: mending a pipe that has cracked due to cold weather.

September 30, 2005

How to Find the Right Parts

Help for going to Home Depot or Lowes to buy the righ replacement part.

September 15, 2005

Build Your Own Saw Horses

A sturdy pair, a good wood working project.

September 07, 2005

Cutting Plywood Correctly

How to do it right, mistakes to avoid.

September 02, 2005

How to Reuse Old Picture Frames

An economical and creative way to decorate your walls.

August 28, 2005

Save Money On Home Improvement Projects

Cut costs on DIY house repair.

July 16, 2005

Do it yourself projects: plan ahead

DIY lists, schedules and budgets.

July 07, 2005