After decorating and painting, installing tile is a very popular homeowner do-it-yourself project. Tile by its very nature is small and easier to maneuver than many building materials like a 4x8 sheet of plywood or 2x8 boards of lumber when building a deck. The biggest challenge when installing tile …
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Why & Where to Caulk Around Your Home
What is caulking used for? It's a bit like magic, that you apply to your home to prevent costly home repairs. If water gets into your home’s infrastructure (roof, walls or floors), it can cause wood rot which is costly and time consuming to repair. The damp environment also encourages mold and …
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Learning How to Caulk
Like many people, my first experience with caulk was in my bathroom. I noticed that the caulk around the tub was getting grey and peeling away from the tile. Without thinking too much, I went out and bought a tube of caulk to "fix it". It didn't cross my mind that I should research how to caulk. I …
Plaster Home Repair: It’s Easier Than You Think
Of the home repair jobs you'll consider in an older house, few are as contentious as whether to keep or trash the plaster walls. To some, plaster is old, and therefore modern drywall must be superior. To others, plaster is original and should always be preserved. Both of those statements are true …
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6 Home Maintenance Tools You Really Need
Home maintenance tools include more than a basic screwdriver and hammer you found in someone else's tool box. There's something to be said for having the right tool for the job. (Read: Essential Power Tools for Women) If you've ever wrestled to drive a screw or jarred your arm using the wrong …
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DIY Websites, Blogs & Videos Worth Exploring
It's encouraging that so many people want to invest the time and money to do projects around their home, big and small. While there are literally thousands of blog posts and videos to help you do almost anything, many don't give you enough information to complete the projects. This article will help …
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