Duct tape is a powerful tool. Duct tape projects work much better with tape that has plenty of adhesive. Not all duct tape brands are the same. Some less expensive duct tapes have very little adhesive.
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Home repairs should be a top priority. Not only can you save money, but you can also increase the value of your home if you fix small repairs before they grow into big problems.
Outdoor fireplaces are popular simply because man has always liked gathering around a warm, inviting campfire. But a modern outdoor fireplace can rival fancy ones inside homes. Outdoor gas fireplaces are very nice as you get instant heat and beauty. Check your local codes when making your outdoor fireplace plans.
Shower head leaks happen if you fail to use pipe thread compound or Teflon tape when you attach the shower head to the gooseneck pipe that sticks from the wall. How to fix a shower head leak - read this column.
Painting vinyl or plastic shutters is easy. Clean the shutters with soap and water and use a very sticky paint that has urethane in it. Do not paint in direct sun and try to do it on a day when the temperature is in the 60-75F range.
Home inspections are a powerful tool to help you buy a home in great shape. But some professional home inspections are not that professional. Not all home inspectors are trained properly and some certifications that are on the business card of the inspector are worthless.
Installing a garage door is not as hard as it seems. There are many parts and you must follow instructions for your garage door installation, but it can be done in as little as three hours. Larger garage doors are harder than smaller doors. Special DIY spring kits are available that make it easy to achieve professional results.
Home improvement television shows can be very glamorous, but they tend to leave out all of the important details. Many mistakes and headaches are left in the editing suite and never make it to the finished cut you see on your television set. Add to this the fact that many of the talents on the shows have little or no real construction background and you can see why the shows are not realistic. The source of the problem is simply money.
Bamboo flooring is a wonderful hard surface that resembles traditional oak hardwood flooring. People like bamboo hardwood flooring because bamboo floors have a light grain and are very durable. Bamboo flooring installation is not that easy. You need to be an experienced carpenter as much of it installs just like traditional tongue and groove hardwood flooring.
A brick house can resist damage from wind storms. Brick is simply much more durable than wood, vinyl or other sidings. Cement stucco, concrete block and stone houses also perform well in wind storms.
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