Builders Hardware, Homes, and Abe Lincoln Ever since I was a little boy I wanted to build my own home. I wanted custom ceiling fans and toilet parts and double-sized closets. I had images of Abe Lincoln being born in a log cabin that his parents had built just weeks before the coming winter. Giving […]
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How to Replace a Garage Door | Ask This Old House
Chicken Coop Plans And The Recycling Of An Old Dog House No Longer In Use There are so many chicken coop plans available online and many of them can be quite costly. Some of the plans involve a skill level that cannot be met by the regular homeowner who want to raise chickens as a […]
How to Mount a Flat Screen TV | Ask This Old House
New Basement Waterpoofing Tips Ah, a new basement! The beginning of a new home and the beginning of water issues like damp and musky smells; mold and mildew! Well, I certainly hope not. The following new basement waterproofing tips should be followed before you even move into your new home. A Guide To Woodworking Tools […]
How Nathan Became a Carpenter | Ask This Old House
Easy Instructions For Being Your Own Handyman or Handy-Woman There are plenty of home projects to take care of if you have an understanding of how to complete them. This article contains tips to help you with any project you may be considering tackling. Take the time to absorb this knowledge and use it to […]
How Nathan Became a Carpenter | Ask This Old House
Landscaping With Solar Outside Lights Solar outside lights come in a variety of styles and have many outdoor uses. As we move toward becoming a more environmentally conscious society, they are a great way to light the great outdoors without using consumable power sources. The uses of solar exterior lights are limited only by your […]
How Nathan Became a Carpenter | Ask This Old House
Keku Fixings For Hidden Panels The Keku fixing system has been designed to allow panels to be fitted into a wall so that the fixings are hidden. In this case the finished wall will have a perfectly smooth appearance whilst the panels can be removed easing without the use of tools so that access is […]
How to Fix Wood Scratches | Ask This Old House
How to Fix Cracks in Your Basement Repairing cracks in your basement walls might not be as difficult as you think. If cracks are not dealt with you may soon find that your basement has converted to an indoor pool. And that’s not good. Build A Workbench That Suits Your Needs Every good work shop […]
How To Build Window Flower Boxes | Ask This Old House
5 Simple DIY Home Projects That Will Add Value To Your Home There are some simple DIY projects that can make your home value rise. While everyone wants to get their house in the best condition, some items pay back more than others in increasing home value. When you want to find an easy DIY […]
How Nathan Organizes His Truck | Ask This Old House
Installing a Rain Screen for Your Home No matter what exterior finish your home has, whether it is stucco, wood, brick, or vinyl, it isn’t one hundred percent waterproof. It is still susceptible to water intrusion by rain, melting snow, and moisture driven in by the wind. While you may think your home’s exterior can […]
Practical Air Sealing | Ask This Old House
$Save Big Money$ And Perform The Seasonal Check Up On Your Central A/C By Yourself You save a lot of money by doing most of the tasks you would normally hire by yourself. Read here about maintenance and inspection of your Central A/C system. Sizing Screws ‘Fasteners’ is a handy catch-all phrase for screws, nails, […]