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If you need a door replacement, but your current exterior door opening is a non-standard size, in many cases you can install a standard-sized door. Here are some tips on how to install a door to fit your custom opening.
If you have to remove caulk, a razor blade might be the tool of choice. Depending on the type of caulk installed, and how recently it was installed, you might be able to loosen it up before trying to remove the caulk sealant.
Searching for the Holy Grail of deck stains and sealers? Most wood deck stains or sealers don't last. You are faced with staining your deck year after year. A side-by-side test of deck stains could show which product performs that best. I did the test and the results are in.
Having the right set of basic tools will allow you to do a wide variety of home repairs. When staring out, select hand tools that can be used on various jobs. Stay away from specialized tools that you might only be able to use on one project.
This reader wants to close off an opening between two rooms with a door. Installing a new door is possible for the home DIY'er. In this case, the door header is already in place. Read more on how to install a door.
There are many choices with purchasing a level. Bubble levels are available on a variety of materials and lengths. Selecting the proper level and with a little care, your levels can last for generations.
Wood shims are used when installing a door for several reasons. The door shims allow minimal or no structural stress or pressure applied to doors or windows at any point. This allows the doors or windows to operate freely.
Leaks around front doors can be from any number of potential defects. Among them, the installer might not have included a weather membrane under the door threshold.
Serious wood rot can be repaired without removing the wood in some cases. Revitalizing rotted wood with chemical products that soak into the dry wood fibers is possible.
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