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.
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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.
When working outside in winter weather, you need to dress for the weather. Cold weather clothing is available to keep you warm and dry when the elements aren't cooperating. A temporary work shelter can also keep out the weather.
Kitchen islands provide great working surfaces. You don't always have to purchase a new island for your kitchen. Classified websites can help you find a used island that you can refinish to match your kitchen cabinetry.
Knowing how to sand large areas of wood, such as a table top, can make or break your project. You need to use the properly combination of power tools and sandpaper. Some sandpaper will aggressively remove finished already on furniture, while finer girt sand paper can give you a glass smooth finish.
Tim Carter showcases cool work gloves. New work gloves are available for every project.
There is a whole new generation of work gloves today. Selecting the best gloves today can depend on the type of work you are doing. Today's gloves are flexible, waterproof and provide warmth while working.
Tim Carter demonstrates the rocking Makita jobsite radio.
Trim board rot can be caused by either trim molding material and/or installation defects. The wrong type of molding trim wood can accelerate rot. If your trim lumber has not been painted properly, your door or window trim won't last as long.
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