Tag: Construction
The Headband Game | Ask This Old House
Door Hardware: Is Price the Bottom Line? Door hardware can be inexpensive if you wish to shop around for the best price, but is price the only consideration? Or do other factors such as quality, durability and safety come first? How To Unclogg A Drain With And Without A Snake If the water in your […]
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It’s Fun to Design Your Own Swimming Pool! If the future plans for your backyard include an in-ground swimming pool, you might begin by doing your own design. Whether you wind up with just a rough sketch or a detailed plan, the time is well-spent and you will avoid many of those “I shoulda” moments. […]
How to Clear a Fallen Tree with a Portable Sawmill | Ask This Old House
Simple Steps To Becoming A Handyman If you love working with tools and fixing things around the house you might be interested in making some money at it. Turning your handyman hobby into a job can be difficult, but there are some ways to make it go a little more smoothly. Welded Wire Mesh – […]
How to Build an Outdoor Sofa | House One | This Old House
Easy Understanding of Gate Operators Automatic gate operators come in different designs, each with its own set of features. Modern devices like these are now available in designs that no longer require extensive field modifications to the existing gate structure. Houses and commercial centers have been known to make extensive use of these gate operators. […]
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Basement Leakage Through Window Wells Learn how to easily solve the problem of having basement leakage through window wells. Window leaks are commonly caused by the absence of plastic window well covers that prevent rain water from reaching them. These are very inexpensive and well worth the expense. Build A Picnic Table – DIY Picnic […]
How To Troubleshoot a Leaky Showerhead | Ask This Old House
Basement Water Proofing Choices Basement waterproofing can be done on the interior or exterior of the basement with large differences in the labor and cost involved. The article is a quick preview of the options available and what is involved in each one. Is DIY Foam Insulation Right for You? I am not a master […]
How to Repair Flagstone Steps | Ask This Old House
Make Your Home Look More Attractive With Board and Batten Security Shutters With the increasing use of fashionable decorative materials, the ways of getting attractive homes are getting more and more diversified. The role of the home makers and the interior decorators is also becoming fast popular among the people who wish to make their […]
Understanding Wire Gauges | Ask This Old House
Furnace Exhaust Motor Troubles – One Possible Fix I walk you through one trouble with a modern furnace. The temporary fix and the permanent fix. Modern furnaces vent through the side of the house. Not up the chimney any more that means they have a fan that pushes these exhaust gases out the side. Garage […]
Pro Tips for Paint Project Clean Up | Ask This Old House
Downspout Overflow Causes Problems Improper spouting and discharge lines are responsible for about one half of basement water problems. The article discusses the most common problems and possible solutions. Flashing Leaks Cause Water Problems Flashing, the thin metal sheeting, that goes around chimneys, skylights, intersecting roof sections, etc. sometimes pushes up allowing water to penetrate […]