How To Install A Rot Board On A Privacy Fence
To keep the pickets of a privacy fence rot-free, install a rot board. The pickets sit higher and away from moisture, which helps your fence last longer.
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How To Clean The Filter On A Dirt Devil
To keep your Dirt Devil working at its best, clean the filter each time you empty the dirt container. Without tools, you can easily remove and clean the filter. Here's how.
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How To Remove The Flow Restrictor In A Showerhead
The flow restrictor in a showerhead limits water flow, which can cause reduced water pressure. You can remove it to improve performance, but this wastes water.
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How To Use Bolt Cutters
Using bolt cutters safely and easily requires a little bit of preparation before you can cut through sturdy pieces of metal with the help of this tool.
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Silicone Vs. Latex Caulking
When choosing between a silicone and a latex caulk, the type of material it will be applied to and the location of the application should be considered. Knowing the differences between the two types of caulk will help you choose the right one for your project.
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What Is Keyhole Mounting?
Keyhole mounting is a method of securing or hanging an object as flush as possible against a flat surface. The main reason for using this type of mounting system is to hide the hanging hardware for a neat and clean look.
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How To Remove Baseboards From Plaster Walls
Removing baseboards is necessary when you install new flooring, wainscoting or simply want an updated look. The process of removing baseboard trim from plaster walls can lead to unnecessary dents, holes or loss of wall plaster if you do not use the right tools and technique.
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Settings For Spreading Grass Seed With A Lawn Spreader
When establishing a new lawn, seeding over an existing lawn or repairing bare spots, using the right combination of grass seed, spreader and setting is important. There are many choices of seed, and each one has specific sowing instructions.
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How To Build A Panel Room Divider
Building a panel room divider is a great weekend project that anyone with a few carpentry skills can do. A room divider can be used to make an interesting decor statement, as a functional privacy screen or to section off a room. The options for building and decorating a room divider are almost endless.
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How To Calculate How Much Sand To Fill A Sandbox
Figuring out how many bags of sand are needed to fill a sandbox requires only a straightforward volume calculation. Which formula you use depends on the shape of the sandbox -- square, rectangular or circular.
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The Purpose Of A Pergola
A pergola is an open-sided structure usually made with wooden pillars and framework topped with lattice. With climbing vines or plants, it makes a nice focal point in a garden.
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How To Remove Scratches From Acrylic
Acrylic plastic, a synthetic material sold under several brand names including Plexiglas, Perspex and Lucite, is used to make many household items including shower doors, skylights and even furniture.
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