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MY FASCIA BOARDS ARE ROTTED! WHAT DO I DO?

Fascia boards are one of most common areas for rot on a house. Their position just below the roofline makes them highly susceptible to water penetration. Once the boards become soaked, they quickly...

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4x4 POSTS IN CONCRETE – HOW DO I SET THEM SECURELY?

Railing posts that are seated in concrete below ground level are notorious for working themselves loose over time. This type of post also holds mailboxes and fences. If you secure them well, they...

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PRE-DRILLING – HOW TO CONTROL YOUR DRILL DEPTH

TOOLS:

Titanium Bit Set

20v Drill

Painters Tape

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Q: I have...

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DECK NAILS – ARE YOURS COMING LOOSE?

Seasonal expansion and contraction in decks frequently cause deck nails to work themselves loose. An exposed nail heads is a real eyesore. Even worse, they are an extreme safety hazard!

This...

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HOW TO PATCH DAMAGED WOOD (WITH BONDO!)

Inevitably, wooden corners in and around your home get chipped and damaged. Common wood filler can work for repairs inside your home. However, exterior repairs require something that will...

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PORCH COLUMNS – HOW TO (CAREFULLY) REPLACE THEM!

Replacing a porch column is actually a very straightforward task (with the right tools). This short article and video show you how to remove your old column. Then, they show you how to cut a new...

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STORM DOOR CLOSER – HOW DO I REPLACE IT?

Storm door closers prevent storm doors and screen doors from swinging recklessly, or flying open in strong winds. This short article and video will show you how to install them in 15 minutes or...

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CRAFTSMAN WINDOW TRIM – IT’S EASY!

Craftsman window trim profiles are based on a classic design that looks good in every home. And, not only are these trim profiles beautiful–they’re also simple to build and install!

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CONTRACTOR, CARPENTER, WOODWORKER – WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

I frequently hear the words “contractor”, “carpenter”, and “woodworker” used interchangeably by homeowners. But, in the construction industry, these three words...

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MY FENCE IS FALLING OVER – HOW DO I FIX IT?

DO YOU HAVE LEANING FENCES?

Leaning or sagging fences are a very common problem in backyards. If left unaddressed, unsupported fences can even detach completely and fall apart.

This article and...

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TRIM WORK – KNOW QUALITY WHEN YOU SEE IT!

Trim styles in homes will vary by taste and design. But, regardless of design choices, trim work installations should always be held to a high level of standards.

This article from ...

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WHAT IS AN OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL?!

This short article from The Honest Carpenter focuses on a tool that has helped revolutionize home repair: the oscillating multi-tool! See the multi-tool in action in our video below, and scope out...

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