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How to Make Weed Eater Racks for a Trailer
Weed trimmer racks are available commercially in a wide variety of designs for use on trailers. One common feature is that they are designed to hold the weed eaters horizontally along one side of the trailer. You can make your own cost effective and functional trimmer rack as a weekend project. The
How to Cut Kitchen Countertops
Cutting a kitchen countertop is the first step in installing a new countertop component, such as a kitchen sink. Cutting a kitchen countertop can be intimidating, especially when you are considering how to start the cut and how to complete it without damaging the remaining portion of the countertop.
How do I Remove Old Vinyl From Concrete Floors?
Vinyl tile or flooring is common on concrete floors. It's durable, long lasting and available in a wide variety of styles to match any décor. Over time, however, gouges, cuts, cracking or lifting along the edges can damage the vinyl, ruining the look and effectiveness of the covering. Removin
How to Restore Ceramic Tile in a Shower
If the tile on your shower walls looks corroded, grungy and gross, it's usually not the tile itself that's the problem but the grout between the tiles. Ceramic tiles seldom actually corrode, and can almost always be cleaned, but the grout might eventually stain and crumble beyond repair. Re-grouting
Tips on Installing Slate Tile
Slate tile should be sealed and carefully measured to assure proper installation.grey slate image by Barcabloo from Fotolia.comSlate tile is a common stone tile choice, used in much the same way travertine and marble tiles are. Slate has a cool, gray appearance that many homeowners use to...
How to Install Solid-surface Countertops
Solid-surface countertops use a mixture of plastic resins and various crushed minerals to take on the appearance of other counter materials, ranging from an elegant marble look to a retro plastic appearance. Installing a solid-surface countertop is much like installing a laminate-over-wood counter.
How to Customize a Kitchen Island
Kitchens are the hubs of most households. They are home to meal preparation, children completing homework, parents paying bills and other household happenings. A kitchen island is a miniature hub within the larger hub. Some customization ideas for your island include installing task lights above the
How to Replace a Medicine Cabinet With Recessed Shelves
Medicine cabinets sit in a recessed portion of the wall, with wood blocking around the perimeter of the recess. After you remove the medicine cabinet, you can use the wall recess to install open shelves instead of anchoring a new medicine cabinet in place. Shelves in a wall recess helps so people do
Should Grout Cure Before Sealing?
If left unsealed, grout readily absorbs water and grime and quickly becomes gray or even black in color. To prevent that from happening, you must seal the grout soon after you install the tile. Whether or not you must allow the grout to cure before applying a sealer depends on the sealer itself. Cer
How to Add Flashing to Ledger Board
Galvanized metal or aluminum "flashing" is used to prevent water from seeping into a structure. Flashing is most commonly seen on roofs, where two angled roofs come together in a "valley" or where a portion of a roof butts into a wall. Flashing is also used to prevent water from coming into a home w
How to Stop a Squeaky Hardwood Floor
Squeaky floors can sometimes add charm to older homes. Many people expect hardwood floors to squeak after years of use, and some homes shift as they settle, causing squeaks. The weather may also play a role when floors start to squeak. Having access below a squeaky floor is the most efficient way to
How to Clean Metal Scratches Off of Porcelain Tile
Metal scratches on porcelain tile typically come in two forms: metal marks that look like scratches and true scratches that contain metal particles in beneath-the-surface scoring. These marks or scratches can occur in a variety of ways, such as when a metal object falls on or is dragged across tile
How to Make a Three-Sided Cut
When installing tiles, pavers, stone or wood, you will likely have to make different cuts to fit individual pieces around fixtures, such as pipes and cabinets. This often requires making a three-sided cut, which generally looks like a flat-bottom "U" shape cut out of tile or wood. The most difficult
Leaks in Roofs
If you have water coming through your ceiling, you could have a roof leak.Michael Blann/Digital Vision/Getty ImagesThe rhythmic drip-drip of a leaking roof can mean serious damage to the interior of your house when it rains. Leaks that occur in roofing material are not uncommon, and the...
How to Build Small Shelves
Small shelves can add much needed storage space to a room. They offer a cost-effective solution and are easily produced in very little time. Building the shelves yourself can further reduce the cost and allow you to adapt the shelf size, color, and design to match any layout or style. Th
Do it Yourself Carport Kit
A do-it-yourself carport kit is a good way to get your vehicle out of the elements. A basic carport can protect your vehicle from sun damage, hail and snow as well as storms. A carport kit is relatively simple to erect. With a bit of help from some friends, you can easily build this simple garage in
How to Install Exterior Door Trim on a Storm Door
Installing exterior trim around a storm door is the same general process as any other exterior door trim. There are several specific installation methods to choose from, depending on the type of trim you buy. For the beginner, a relatively simple approach is to use basic flat trim and miter-cut it t
How to Care for Johnson ForeverTuff Floors
Johnson ForeverTuff is a scratch-resistant, sturdy engineered wood flooring product that has an aluminum oxide finish. Whether you want to install ForeverTuff floors in your frequently used kitchen or in the sparely used guest bedroom, the beauty and durability of this flooring makes it ideal for an
How to Install Tile on Drywall
In terms of suitability for hanging tiles, drywall isn't perfect, but is often workable. It's smoother and flatter than plaster, which is good. But it's not waterproof like wetrock or cement board, so you shouldn't use it for bathroom wall tiles or other high-moisture areas. The process of hanging t
How to Cut Groove Flooring
Hardwood floor is an attractive flooring for almost any room in your home. However, it can be very expensive to both purchase and install. Tongue and groove hardwood flooring is a cheaper option that lasts for many years. This flooring "floats" over the floor, which means it is not hammere