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January 31st, 2010 — Handy Man, Tools
The best way to save money around the home is to tackle the home repair items yourself. Large jobs may be better suited for professionals, but there are plenty of tasks that can be tackled. The best way to be prepared is to have a well equipped tool chest. However, knowing what tools are good [...]
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Guide to Measuring and Marking Tools pt 3 Levels - Tools that are capable of greatly decreasing the amount of labor involved in a project involve the level, for certain. Many times a level is capable of being substituted for a rule, a tape or a square. For example, if you know that your workbench surface is properly...... -
Tools for the Carpenter The well versed carpenter has many tools in his possession to help with his or her trade. Without these proper tools, the carpenter can not do his task or complete their project. Those new to the hobby will want to find and buy all at once the tools that are...... -
It Might Be Time to Consider DIY for Home Improvement When insurance deductibles become so high that it becomes impossible to make claims to repair blown down fences and make routine home improvements, or when the waiting list for contractor help becomes impossibly long, it might be time to consider getting things done yourself. In the age of big box...... -
The Stanley Complete Step-by-Step Revised Book of Home Repair and Improvement By The Stanley Company When it comes to home repair, one of the most trusted names has to be the Stanley Company. They make what many consider to be the best tools, and when you see that yellow and black label, you immediately know you can count on it. This branding has served them...... -
Choosing Beginning Woodworking Projects When you are thinking about beginning woodworking projects as part of a new woodworking hobby, there are a variety of different ways that you can get the help, the information and the resources that you need. Many people are originally introduced to the art of beginning woodworking in school, and......
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November 17th, 2009 — Book Review, Handy Man, Project, electrical system, plumbing
The Creative Homeowner is one of today’s hottest resources for home improvement and this latest book produced by their editors addresses one of the biggest concerns that homeowners have. They want to start making improvements around their home, but they are too worried that they may mess something up. Considering how much money is spent [...]
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Review of Renovating Old Houses George Nash's book, Renovating Old Houses - Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes is a wonderful resource for those of us that are living in aging homes. If you're trying to recapture your home's fading glory or you just need some tips on how to easily fix common issues in...... -
The Official Rent-A-Husband Guide to a Safe, Problem-Free Home: Quick, Easy, and Effective Solutions for Do-It-Yourselfer Improvements and Repairs The company was founded by Kaile Warren Jr, who at the time had a car accident. It left him nearly homeless, sleeping on the couches of his friends whenever possible. It was at this low point that at he decided to start his rent a husband business. In 1996, a...... -
Review of Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins Taunton is a well known DIY publisher and their latest book, Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins is the perfect read for any DIY'er or owner of an older home. You'll find just about everything you could ever want to know about trim - how to make it, how to take care...... -
The Stanley Complete Step-by-Step Revised Book of Home Repair and Improvement By The Stanley Company When it comes to home repair, one of the most trusted names has to be the Stanley Company. They make what many consider to be the best tools, and when you see that yellow and black label, you immediately know you can count on it. This branding has served them...... -
Dare to Repair By Julie Sussman This is a do-it yourself guide written mainly for women, but anyone that is interested in home repair can get a lot out of it. If you have ever wanted to tackle any kind of DIY project in your house this book is the definitive guide that can help you......
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October 11th, 2009 — Roof, Safety, concrete, electrical system
If you are interested in do-it-yourself home repair, it’s easy to think that you can tackle any project. However, thousands of dollars and a few trips to the emergency room later can make you rethink that position. If you are considering renovating your home, remodeling a room or changing anything major, it is vital to [...]
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Home Repair and Construction Glossary Continued Cantilever - This is any portion of a structure that is projected beyond the main support and therefore is balanced upon it. Cap Flashing - This is a portion of flashing that is attached to a surface that is vertical in order to prevent any water from migrating up behind...... -
Ten Problems that Home Inspectors Find When you get your home inspected, any problems that are found mean that you have to fix them and get another inspection, at a greater cost to you. You can prepare to avoid that second inspection by learning what home inspectors consider to be the ten problems they most frequently...... -
Winterizing Your Roof Before winter comes, there are a few things that you need to do to make sure that your roof will make it through one more season of rain and snow. While many of us are familiar with the tasks of cleaning out the eaves, there are quite a few other...... -
Learn How to Repair a Flooded Home After a flood, it may seem as if your home and your possessions are beyond hope, but many of those belongings can likely be repaired. With the right process, you can clean up, dry out, rebuild and reoccupy your home much sooner than you may have previously imagined. First and...... -
10 Most Common Mistakes of DIY'ers Every year, thousand of homeowners pick up their tools and go to work on their homes. Unfortunately, many are not prepared for the projects they are facing and they may end up causing more damage. Here are the top ten mistakes that DIY'ers make when fixing or renovating their home.......
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September 3rd, 2009 — Book Review, Handy Man
The company was founded by Kaile Warren Jr, who at the time had a car accident. It left him nearly homeless, sleeping on the couches of his friends whenever possible. It was at this low point that at he decided to start his rent a husband business. In 1996, a successful handyman business, Rent-A-Husband, dispatched [...]
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Solar Power Your Home For Dummies By Rik DeGunther As energy prices keep going up, many homeowners are starting to investigate cheaper alternative energies that can be easily installed, and run on a daily basis. Whether you’re trying to cut costs, or you just want to go green, solar power is often the first choice of many homeowners. The...... -
Home Repair Almanac By Edward Lipinski Regular maintenance is vital for any homeowner, especially if you want to reduce your chances for having a major problem down the road. But for first time homeowners, or even homeowners that have been down the road before, it’s tough to know when to schedule all of those little maintenance...... -
Caring For Your Old House By Judith Kitchen We loved the subtitle of this book, Respectful Rehabilitation, and this convinced us to give the book a try. There are more than enough wreckovating books out there, and for those that are interested in maintaining the charm of older homes, a book like this is a rare find indeed....... -
Review: Welcome Home: A Home Improvement and Decorating Organizer by Christina Poggi and Nick Beilenson Welcome Home: A Home Improvement and Decorating Organizer is released as a three ring binder, with each of its many pages ready to store information about your home. Included are pages for placing contact information for your realtor, repair people, utilities, and other important contact information. It will also help...... -
Review: Knack Organizing Your Home: Decluttering Solutions and Storage Ideas by Emily Wilska Title - Knack Organizing Your Home: Decluttering Solutions and Storage Ideas Author - Emily Wilska Publisher - Knack Format - Paperback, 256 pages ISBN - 1599213877 and 978-1599213873 Suggested Retail - 19.95 Release Date - November 25, 2008 Organization around the home is an important task that is vital for......
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