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How to Rough Frame Walls

Published February 15, 2009 /

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Framing walls is not a difficult job if you have patience and the will to do it. By doing it yourself, you can save a fortune in labor and also receive the satisfaction of a job well done. Remember the old rule, measure twice, cut once Difficulty: Moderate Things You’ll Need: Framing

How to Do Auto Body Repair Work

by robertbruce65 | in Automotive > Repairs

There are several different ways of doing body work. For instance, simply sanding out rusted areas, nicks or scratches and filling with body filler; cutting out the bad areas and filling the holes with fiberglass sheeting and body filler; or completely removing the part and replacing it. In this article I will explain the first two options.
How to Attach Stair Stringers to a Deck

by robertbruce65 | in Home & Garden > Remodeling & Repairs

Attaching steps to your deck isn't hard. Just remember the old rule: Measure twice, cut once.
How to paint over wallpaper

by robertbruce65 | in Home & Garden > Interior Design

Painting over wallpaper is much easier and a lot less messy than trying to strip it all off always creates a big mess. I personally do not recommend stripping wallpaper in older houses with plaster walls because you never know the horrors you may uncover. Either way it takes time to do it right.
How to Paint a room with multi colors

by robertbruce65 | in Home & Garden > Interior Design

When doing home renovations painting or redecorating a room with multi colors can look very vibrant and add a lot of appeal to your room. Make a trip to your local paint or hardware store and pick up some color samples and find out what works for you.
How to Clean Sandstone Tile

by robertbruce65 | in Home & Garden > Remodeling & Repairs

With proper cleaning techniques and the use of proper cleaning products, you can get years of enjoyment out of your tile floors. Most sealers break down after 2 to 3 years; for regular cleaning use a sealer-friendly tile cleaner which has been especially formulated for the regular cleaning of sealed stone and tile surfaces
How to Use a Wood Burning Stove

by robertbruce65 | in Home & Garden > Remodeling & Repairs

With today's high energy prices, a wood burning stove is a good alternative to reduce your high energy bills and a very effective way to heat your home.
Remove scratches from your hardwood floors

by robertbruce65 | in Home & Garden > Remodeling & Repairs

There are a few different brands of scratch covers out there that work fairly well, but they tend to darken the hardwood floor that they are applied to, and we all know that this sticks out like a sore thumb.
How to Fix the Flapper on a Running Toilet

by robertbruce65 | in Home & Garden > Remodeling & Repairs

Does your toilet run now and then? Here’s one way to fix the problem.
How to Operate a Log Splitter for Firewood

by robertbruce65 | in Home & Garden > Remodeling & Repairs

Chopping and splitting firewood is no easy task, but using a wood burning stove is much more energy efficient and cost-effective than gas, oil or electric heat.