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Roof and soffit vents reduce cooling costs in summer, prevents ice dams in the winter, extend the life of your shingles and prevent mildew and…
Looking for a simple expansion that’ll give you more space in your home? A new dormer in a cramped, underused attic might just be the ticket.…
There's a right way and a wrong way to install vents. This photo shows the wrong way; the article explains what probably happened and how to…
Learn the drywall taping tips and techniques that pros use to speed up their work. Avoid irritating problems like lumpy mud, nail pops and tape…
Whether you're finishing a basement, repairing a damaged wall, or hanging drywall in a new house, these taping tips will help you make…
Houses stay plumb and level not because of all the studs and joists, but because of the diagonal bracing—the triangles—incorporated…
With surface wiring you can add outlets, switches and lights wherever you want easily and quickly, without tearing open a wall. When you paint…
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Building codes specify allowable sizes and locations for holes and cuts in studs. Here's a handy guide to those requirements that will keep your…
We show you how to make crisp, sharp corners and tight joints when installing door trim, window trim and a three-piece baseboard. With a few…
Level over short, medium and long distances with ease. Whether you're installing a dropped ceiling, laying out a deck, or building a whole…
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