Cut wood Paneling with a Utility Knife

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Wood paneling can add a nice touch to rooms in your home, whether used as wainscoting or to cover the entire wall. Regardless of whether you are seeking to create an elegant style or something casual and homey, the right wood paneling can make a world of difference, creating a warm, comfortable feeling for your … Read more

Exterior Walls Construction: The Start-to-Finish Guide

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Curious about house exterior wall construction? Want to build a small shed somewhere on your property, or try your hand at putting up a tiny house? Exterior walls aren’t terribly difficult to build, and the process takes a surprisingly short amount of time with the right tools and just a bit of know-how. This guide … Read more

How to Install/Lay Shingles

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Most people are afraid to install shingles on their own roofs, and with good reason. A full third of fatal construction accidents happen from people falling off of roofs; so proper safety is essential when installing any sort of roof. But with the right safety precautions in place, installing a roof really isn’t all that … Read more

Install a Combination Boiler/Water Heater

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If your home has a gas hot water heater and gas-fired hot water heating, you might be a prime candidate for changing both of these units out for a combination boiler/water heater. Why would you want to do this? Because that combination unit could save you a considerable amount of money on your monthly energy … Read more

How to Install a Shower Pan

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For those who want something better than a tub/shower combination in their bathroom, the next step up is usually to install separate tubs and showers. This gives a lot more flexibility in design, as well as allowing you to have a bigger shower than you would have otherwise. Of course, separating the two also makes … Read more