Steps for Building a Rolling Cart for Your Grill Here’s an overview of how the cart comes together. Find the full step-by-step and cut list at jenwoodhouse.com. All About Built-in Barbecue Pits Step 1: Build three shelves Cut all the pieces to length, then assemble three rectangular frames using 2x4s and 2½ inch deck screws. Use pocket-hole screws to attach 1x4 cedar across two of the three frames to form shelves....
The Scoop on Ice-Melting Salts Most homeowners are painfully aware that hacking away at the ice that forms on walkways, driveways, and decks following a winter storm can be a dangerous, back-breaking chore. And they are also aware that ice poses a real hazard to passersby, causing slips and falls. But what most homeowners may not be aware of is that the chloride-based products they employ to help melt that ice can actually do more harm than good....
Steps for Removing a Doorknob
How To Repair a Dog-Chewed Newel Post Allow the stain to dry a few days before applying polyurethane or another topcoat. Also, let that topcoat dry for a few days before using any no-chew sprays to the newel post. How to Repair Dog Damage to Wood Flooring Materials Eye protection Ear protection Stain Wood filler Wood glue Wood stock Tools
This problem often occurs with mortars that are too stiff to accommodate the bricks’ expansion and contraction due to temperature changes. To fix your brick steps, you’ll have to cut out the old, failed joints and refill them with a type N mortar, which isn’t as hard and inflexible as type S or M mortar. Steps for Repointing Brick Steps: Step 1: Cut out all the masonry joints with a grinder Remove mortar to a depth of ¾ inch....
Overview for Stenciling a Border Project timeline: Day 1: Measure the project area and create your pattern. Day 2: Trace and cut the stencils. Day 3: Use the stencils to paint the border. Download the pattern we used. Step 1: Mark the Doorway’s Centerline Measure the length of the casing above the doorway. Using a light pencil line, mark a centerline on the casing near the top. You’ll use this marking in Step 8 to help position the top stencil....
Steps for Testing Soil: Tools:
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About $590; Festool Fiskars Precision Hammer Striking the ultimate balance in size, power and precision, this new hammer from Fiskars features dual, non-slip grip zones. Weighing in at an optimal 12 ounces, this tool also features a forged steel head for ultimate strength and durability, making it the ideal implement for complex DIY projects. A handle flare helps prevent slippage while striking. Use with the Fiskars Precision Nail Starter for more precise drives....
Screened-in kitchen and dining The spacious outdoor kitchen is perfect for cooking, dining, and hanging out, and it’s full of surprise amenities. A solar-powered skylight allows in plenty of daylight and fresh air from above; it also features remote-controlled, room-darkening blinds that can block the sun on especially bright days. A new, outdoor-appropriate quartz countertop is designed to withstand the sun’s rays and extreme weather. A powerful ceiling fan circulates air to keep diners cool....
In this episode: Nathan Gilbert travels to Missouri to install a set of bypass doors for a pantry; Richard Trethewey tests two different styles of smart automatic water shutoff valves; Ross Trethewey explores the design and testing of asphalt roof shingles that can reflect some of the sun’s heat away from the building. How to Install Bypass Pantry Doors Nathan Gilbert travels to Missouri to install a set of bypass doors for a pantry....
In this episode: The garage and funky porch above it have been demoed. To support a new covered front porch, Mark McCullough and his crew poured new footings and laid block. To stay consistent with the existing foundation they will replicate the stone wall look with granite veneer. The homeowners don’t want to see electric cables coming across their back yard. Kevin finds Heath laying cable in a trench out back....
In this episode: Kevin O’Connor, Tom Silva, Jenn Nawada, and Richard Trethewey drive to the Dorchester Triple Decker, which burned over a year before. Finding Charlie Silva at the home, they discuss the hurdles of the project including Covid delays, code upgrades, and the insurance process. Kevin tours Willie’s first floor apartment. In the basement, Richard shows off the sprinkler and heating systems. Carol shows Tom the third floor unit, which had the majority of the fire damage....
In this episode: The Westerly project is almost wrapped. Chris Stump is installing the televisions. In the playroom, he mounts a 55” tv on standard wall brackets. He and Kevin install the network connection and hang the tv on the bracket. In the basement, the new electric hybrid water heater has arrived. Richard checks it out with Jeff who likes it because it dehumidifies the basement. This type of water heater is more efficient than the standard ones....
Plan a Porch Project Screening in an open porch involves installing framing around it and then attaching mesh to the frame. Measure porch height by width plus 10 percent to determine material needs, then put up the enclosure using basic tools. Though a fairly simple DIY project, kits and framing systems available at home centers make it even easier. All About Porches Rely on the Right Wood If you aim to frame up a screened porch from scratch, purchase rugged redwood, cedar, or ACQ (alkaline copper quaternary) lumber to resist insect and weather-related damage....
Our Process A ceiling fan isn’t an easy purchase to make. While fans can help your home become more energy-efficient, we recognize that their high price-point requires a thorough and time-consuming buying experience. Buying Guide Everyone has experienced the discomfort of sitting in a room full of stagnant air. Ceiling fans help prevent this issue by circulating cool air and reducing room temperatures. Some fans’ motors can even be reversed during the winter to push warm air towards your living space, helping you reduce the cost of heating your home....
Top 5 White Noise Machines Best Single Sound: SNOOZ White Noise Sound Machine Best Nature Sounds: HoMedics White Noise Sound Machine Most Portable: Dreamegg White Noise Machine Most Sound Settings: Yogasleep White Noise Sound Machine Best For Babies: Hatch Baby Sound Machine Best Single Sound: SNOOZ White Noise Sound Machine For those who only need subtle background noise to fall asleep, this white noise machine plays the sound of a real fan without pushing out cold air....
