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Cutting crown molding is simple! Knowing how to cut crown molding is easy if you think upside down and reverse. Read on, then the project of installing crown molding will be clear.

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Slabjacking can be the answer to a more costly replacement of a concrete slab. Holes are drilled into the concrete and a mixture of sand, cement, fly ash and other additives is pumped in. Some slabjacking companies will use a closed-cell hydro-insensitive polyurethane to lift the tilted slabs. Concrete slab jacking floats the slab back in place with very little disruption to landscaping. You don't even have to remove heavy items from the slab.

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Rain on Framing Lumber TIPS Water for a short time is no issue Rot takes months to destroy wood Keep job site clean - sweep water away Spray borate to prevent rot - See Below! CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I'm having a new house built and it's been […]

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Black Spots on Deck Boards TIPS Wood fibers in composite decking are food No-maintenance is a myth WATCH oxygen bleach cleaning video below Magic copper solution prevents spots CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I’ve got 1,500 square feet of lakefront boardwalk made from composite decking. The brand is Trex […]

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Foundation walls are one of the most important structural elements of your home. They must be strong and supported well before you place vast amounts of heavy soil against them. The backfill soil can quickly crack or push in a concrete wall that is not strong enough to resist the force of the dirt.

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"The first thing to realize when you're building a desk to work at is the height above the finished floor." How To Build A Cheap Desk Checklist Use Fir Plywood 24-inch width is ideal WATCH video below for tips Coat with water-based urethane CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I […]

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It's coming - perhaps the biggest storm of the season. Twelve hours from now, the maw of the Nor'easter could be directly overhead. If you're a new subscriber, I live in central New Hampshire. January was a fairly dry month with little snow, but February is making up for lost time. Today may be the […]

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Knowing how to paint steps properly will make your painted steps last longer and show less signs of wear. Painting steps with a stencil requires preparation, the proper paint for steps and a sealing coat, such as clear water-based urethane

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Clearing land to build a new home may not be a do-it-yourself project. Land clearing can involve heavy land clearing equipment, depending on the size of the construction project. You might start with some simple hand tools, an industrial grade chainsaw and end up with a bulldozer.

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