Dear James: I am building a large new L-shaped deck. I am not sure about how to position and attach the decking boards because of the L shape. Do you have any tips? — Greg S. Dear Greg: Fitting and attaching the decking boards is usually the easiest part of a deck building project. An…
Plan and Install Gutters Properly
Dear James: Whenever we have anything more than a moderate rain, the gutters overflow. When we build our new house, what design aspects should we consider in order to avoid this problem? — Gary L. Dear Gary: It is important to plan properly initially because gutter problems can take a while to show up. Several…
Install a Digital Peephole
March 21, 2022
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Everything is going digital, including a standard door peephole viewer. It’s an upgrade to the standard and often distorted one-eye peephole viewer found in many old doors. The digital unit uses an LCD panel to display a large and clear image of the person on the other side of your door. To operate, press the…
Installing Mortarless Stone Veneers
Do you follow trends in design, building, clothes and so forth? You probably realize that the motive force behind these changing trends is to pry hard-earned money from your wallet or savings account. Are you old enough to remember when pink and gray ceramic tile was the rage? How about polka-dot patterned shirts with wide…
A Remarkably Effective and Safe Do-It-Yourself Option for Pest Control
There is an old adage out there that promises, “Teaching teaches the teacher.” I believe that with all my heart. Never does a day go by that I don’t learn something from my readers. Most days those lessons are small, perhaps even insignificant. And then there are days like today when it’s just one big…
Install a Tin Ceiling
Designers call a ceiling the “fifth wall” that can attract attention in a room. And a tin ceiling with pressed panels in an intricate pattern definitely does the trick of transforming any ordinary room to one with personality. The panels also do wonders to conceal a hodgepodge of repair patches in an old ceiling. You’ll…
A Decorative, Functional Rail Fence Is Easy to Build
Dear James: I have a landscaped yard and the neighborhood children cut through it. I want a simple-to-build yet attractive fence that complements my yard. What do you recommend? —Don W. Dear Don: If children are determined to get into and through your yard, you would require a fence that is very substantial and likely…
Picking the Right Blade for Your Power Saw
Dear James: I just got out my power saws for a remodeling project and the blades are shot. What types of new blades are best for general work with circular and table saws? —Aaron M. Dear Aaron: Those two saws, along with a compound miter saw, are pretty indispensable for most remodeling projects. If an…
Organize a Messy Room With Simple, Inexpensive Shelving
Dear James: Our extra bedroom has just become a junk room with stuff piled all over the place. I would like to organize it with some shelves. How can I make some inexpensive shelving? —Alan D. Dear Alan: I think any family that has an unused bedroom ends up using it for storage. It is…
How to Apply Stain and Topcoat Finish on Wood Trim
Dear James: Our church has some beautiful old decorative woodwork that needs some repairs and to be refinished. What is the best way to retain the original appearance?—Karen L. Dear Karen: It is possible to bring old woodwork back to nearly its original appearance, but don’t expect to duplicate it perfectly. This will probably require…
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