How to Install a Deck Awning

Tools Required Phillips screwdriver Hand drill 9/64-in. drill bit Carpenter’s level Carpenter’s square Tape measure Hand saw Materials Required ShadeTree ® components (2 to 3) 12-ft 4×4-in. wooden posts Ready-mix cement Clear silicone caulk Caulk gun Before You Begin Unpack the components of the canopy unit and become familiar with the various parts and pieces … Read more

How to Install Quarry Tiles

Tools Required Utility knife Carpenter’s level Carpenter’s square Chalk line Grout float Tape measure Hammer Old toothbrush Notched trowel or spreader Tile cutter Tile nippers Pliers Shop vacuum Materials Required Cement backerboardand screws Fiberglass tape Dry mortar Quarry tiles Tile spacers Latex thin set mortaradhesive Work gloves Sponge Tile cleaner Silicone caulk Clean rags Safety … Read more

Revive Rusty Lawn Furniture

Give a new lease on life to rusty metal lawn furniture and equipment. It’s a recycle and renew job to keep them in tiptop shape with a spray paint makeover. Give new life to old lawn furniture with a quick facelift of spray paint. Revitalize an old plant stand and fill it with colorful geraniums … Read more

Age Friendly Room Checklist

Take a walk around your home and survey the rooms with this checklist of 56 age-friendly features. You may be surprised that there are simple changes you can make to make it more comfortable for everyone who lives there. You want to make your home as comfortable, convenient and safe as possible so you can … Read more

Choices in Attic Flooring

Make the most of unused space in an unfinished attic with the addition of floor decking. Flooring panels and decking materials that are easy to install make it doable for a homeowner to finish an open attic so that it’s a usable and safe storage area. An unfinished attic offers additional storage space especially for … Read more

How to Install a Weathervane

Tools Required Drill with bits Hacksaw Vise Ladder Materials Required Weathervane Mounting hardware Silicone caulk Before You Begin Below are the steps involved in installing a weathervane. Step 1 : Assemble the weathervane If the vane requires assembly, put it together following the directions provided by the manufacturer. Assembly is straightforward and usually consists of … Read more

Tip: Make hangers slide

If your clothes hangers don’t slide freely on a wooden or metal closet pole rod, get out a roll of wax paper. Remove all the hangers and then rub wax paper around the surface of the rod for its entire length. Return the hangers to the closet and you’ll be amazed how well this works.

How to Install Closet Shelf and Rod

Tools Required Measuring tape Carpenter’s level Stud finder Hand saw Hammer Step ladder Electric drill with bits Materials Required Shelf Rod, supports with screws Bracket with screws 1×4 wood cleats Nails Before You Begin Here is how to install a closet shelf and rod. A simple closet shelf and rod consist of the shelf, cleats attached … Read more

How to Install Polystyrene Molding

Materials Required Architectural Accentswindow surround Millwork adhesive Finish nails Spackling compound 220 grit sandpaper Before You Begin Below are the instruction steps about how to install molding.  Step 1 : Prepare the window Remove the existing molding surrounding the window called the casing. Use a pry bar and putty knife to pry the casing off the … Read more

How to Install a Gas Wall Heater

Tools Required Drill/driver Hole saw Screwdrivers Tape measure Stud finder Pipe wrenches Electrical tools Materials Required Drywall screws Pipe Pipe fittings Electrical wiring Before You Begin Vent-free gas space heaters are available in several cabinet sizes, ranging from compact units sufficient for a small bath to fireplace-like models for large rooms. Most units can be wall-mounted … Read more