Installing the decking joists the will provide the framing platform for the deck boards is the seventh step in our series on building your deck. Before you can install the joists, the ledger should be in place along the house and the girders should be secured to the posts. The joists will be anchored to the house via the ledger and then supported by the girders. Take careful measurements, cut carefully, and be sure that your joists are very sturdy before moving on to the next steps. For compl...
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You may want to replace the toilet in your bathroom for a number of reasons. Perhaps you have a cracked toilet, an antiquated model or one that uses a significant amount of water. There are a number of new models which will match the decor of your home and reduce the amount of water required per flush. Also, new toilets come in a variety of shapes that are more comfortable.
Part 2 Welcome back! In my last post I talked about the exterior aspects and techniques of building a great looking house, and now we shall focus on the interiors.
Want to be happy every day? here is some tips and techniques to help you keep the good mood using some Colors =).
L4D2: Chapter two - The Underground "Ok explain something to me, how is an under-the-river tour scenic?" - Nick
This video shows advance resistance workout for lower body and abs. This is a level 2 band work out video. To do this you need the bands. First wrap the bands tightly around both of your hands. In the first exercise to do the butt blaster go into a cat position. Hold the bands in between your feet and you hands and start kicking your legs back in the air. The instructor shows how this exercise helps to workout the lower body. You should at lest do a couple of this kicks to achieve any reasona...
The Javorek complex - what is it? It's an exercise for your shoulders. Men's Health gives you a perfect demonstration of how the "Javorek complex" is supposed to be done. This is an all-round shoulder exercise.
This exercise is called the "single-leg, single-arm, Romanian deadlift" and provides a great leg workout. Men's Health gives the details on this exercise, which as well as blitzing your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back, this move will strengthen your core muscles and stabilizer muscles.
First, a little evidence on how easily amused the common house cat is to begin with. To purchase special kitty toys seem unnecessary. Cats will go berserk at the slightest thing. The movement of a string, a rouge house fly, or in this case, the buzz of a toothbrush.
No matter how hot it gets in your home this summer, you can bet that it’s even hotter in your attic. All that heat in your attic gets transferred to the ceiling below, which will in turn heat the interior of your house.
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to cut crown molding. Steps:
In this video, This Old House General Contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to repair a basement wall leak around a drainpipe.
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to build a stained-glass bar cabinet. Steps:
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Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a solar attic fan. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to make miters. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to repair plaster molding. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to make deck stairs. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to put a deck over a concrete step. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a deadbolt lock. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to replace an old threshold. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to fix a broken door jamb. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a prehung door. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a rain diverter. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to fix a bathtub drain stopper. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn different brick patterns. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to lay a flagstone walkway. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to repair a plaster ceiling. Steps:
Believe it or not, you don't need to hire an electrician to add a few electrical outlets in your home. The only thing you really need to worry about is being safe. This Old House walks you through the entire process of adding receptacles, from cutting the hole in the drywall to wiring the outlet to final checks.
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to build a retaining wall. Steps:
In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to prune and train rose bushes.
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a programmable thermostat. Steps:1. Turn off service switch at boiler.
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to create zones in a hot water system. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to replace a baseboard heating cover. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install radiant heat. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a towel warmer. Steps:
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to fix a leaking system system. Steps:
