How To Calculate Brick Pavers For A Patio
Making a paver patio is a simple enough task, but before getting started, you need to estimate the area of the patio to find out how many pavers to buy.
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How To Install A Perforated Drainage Pipe
To install a perforated drainage pipe, you need to dig a deep trench with proper slope and add gravel to allow water to flow to the pipe freely so it's effective.
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Can You Glue PEX To CPVC?
PEX is a relatively new plumbing product that's becoming more popular, and CPVC is a rigid plastic plumbing system joined with fittings that are glued together. If you need to use both items, can you glue them together? Read on to find out how.
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How To Use Plastic Bead Board As A Shower Surround
Plastic bead board is a durable exterior PVC product with the appearance of wainscoting. Use plastic bead board as a shower surround by removing the old surround or tile, smoothing the surface and installing using nails and panel adhesive.
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Blanco Drop In Sink Installation Instructions
Installing a Blanco drop-in sink requires a few tools and supplies, including a drill, jigsaw, caulk and masking tape. The sink comes with a template and mounting clips.
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How To Repair A Skimmer Leak In An Above-Ground Pool
When a pool skimmer on an above-ground pool begins to leak, it's usually because the faceplate gasket needs replacing.
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How To Install A Basement Stairway Handrail
In most locations in the U.S., local building codes require handrails along stairways with more than three risers. The installed height should be between 36 and 38 inches to meet building codes.
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How To Install A Fence Over Asphalt
Installing a fence over asphalt may require anchoring a post in the surface. Once the post is installed, the fencing is attached to the post in the same manner as any other area of fencing. Rent a small jackhammer or use a hammer drill with a cold chisel bit to make this job a lot easier.
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How To Install Anchors In Stucco
Anchors are needed to secure items such as pictures, fixtures and mirrors to hollow or weak wall surfaces. Stucco presents an interesting challenge because the surface is lightweight and solid, but hollow with variable solid areas.
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How To Install A Mirror On Hollow-Core Doors
Hollow-core doors are common in many homes. The doors are made with a thin sheet of plywood attached to a frame. The plywood splinters easily and most screws will pull out of the wood when they have any weight on them.
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How To Use Pre-Cut Stair Stringers For Decks
Precut stair stringers save time when installing a deck. Calculating the angle for stair stringers can be difficult for many homeowners. Precut stair stringers are an easy solution to the problem of creating your own stair stringers. Choose precut stair stringers based on the height required for your deck.
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How To Remove The Slime From A Dehumidifier
A slimy substance can coat the bottom and sides of a dehumidifier reservoir. Bacteria and mold spores from the air are the cause of the slime that develops. If left to continue to grow, the slime can begin to have a rancid aroma. The slime cannot be prevented.
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How To Clean Carpets With White Vinegar
White vinegar is a safe and natural alternative to carpet cleaning solutions. It is a useful solution in homes where children or pets may come into contact with the wet carpet.
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How To Get Rid Of Mold Growing Under A House
Mold growing under a house can release spores that go into the living space above, creating an unhealthy environment. Mold spores can cause an increase in respiratory illnesses for the occupants of the house.
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