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I've seen a lot of different ways to make built-up headers on job sites here in Wyoming -- from the traditional to the bizarre. The traditional method is to sandwich…

For maximum durability, I back-prime exterior components such as fascia boards with 100% acrylic primer. But what about the ends of these boards? If they too are primed and caulked…

Normally, my vinyl-flooring installation jobs involve one or two rooms, and there are typically two or three door openings. I prefer that the vinyl tuck under the door jambs and…

On a recent remodeling project, I needed to remove a window and fill the resulting hole with cinder blocks. Ordinarily, this wouldn't be a big deal, but this wall was…

I've taped and tied a lot of electrical cords together to keep them from pulling apart during use. Problem is, tape is pretty inconvenient when I need to take the…

The other day I drove past a building site and saw a backhoe being loaded onto a trailer. Two young, strong laborers who were in for a long day were…

As I put up a layer of foam-board insulation on my ceiling, I ran into the problem of how to cut the holes for the ceiling-light electrical boxes. As luck…

I used to use braces to hold a backsplash in place while the construction adhesive set up, as explained in the tip Gluing a backsplash. But it's a pain to…

I use a lot of pneumatic nailers for both finish and framing work, and I noticed that after a while, their handles were beginning to hurt the palm of my…

The next time you're remodeling an old house and have to tear out the knob-and-tube wiring, save the porcelain insulators. They make great knife sharpeners. Steve A. Morris, Lynchburg, VA