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Deck Repair

As summer rolls on and you spend some serious time on your deck, you may notice a few creaky spots. Luckily, these trouble areas are usually an easy fix. For boards that bounce: Create a "sister joist" by nailing a beam of the same size and length into the joist that runs beneath the bouncy boards. (On a low-lying deck, you may have to remove those boards for access, but otherwise you can do the repair by crawling underneath the deck.)

 

Tue Mar 25 2003
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A (Camp) Site to Behold

If you're going camping, here are a few tips on choosing where to pitch your tent: * Start by casing the area for problem factors, such as loose rocks or weak trees that might come down on you in a storm.

 

Tue Mar 25 2003
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A Spring Checklist For the Outside of Your Home

Spring is just around the corner, and home maintenance thoughts start turning from inside to outside. Maybe you're considering getting your home ready to sell this spring and need to check out its "curb appeal", or maybe you're just getting things ready for the coming outdoor season -- either way, the following checklist should help your plans to spruce things up, and also give you a head start on warding off future maintenance problems.

 

Tue Mar 25 2003
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Before You Repaint - Try a Quick Clean Up

Gloss or semi-gloss enamels are less likely to be damaged by cleaning than are most flat latex paints. The first test for quality is to drip a little plain tap water in an inconspicuous area. Cheap paint darkens much more than quality paint. Suffice it to say that the space between pigment is larger, less vehicle holds it together, and the pigment is not ground as fine in cheaper paint. By the way, virtually every manufacturer makes cheap paint. The manufacturers name doesn't necessarily mean quality. A $7 gallon of builders flat offers dry hiding, a matt finish, and covers everything, including even the fact that less coats were used. A $20 gallon of the same manufacturers top line finish has more clear vehicle, goes further with finer pigments, washes and cleans up easier, and therefore lasts longer.

 

Tue Mar 25 2003
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Bunk Beds

Bunk beds are frequently used as a child's first regular bed after he/she outgrows a crib - either at about age 2 or 35 inches (890 mm) in height. Some bunk beds also are used separately as twin beds for older children and even adults.

 

Tue Mar 25 2003
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Caulking - What Should You Use and Where

Silicone Rubber lasts 12 to 30 years or more and offers the best adhesion for use in seams, cracks and gaps up to 1/4". Adheres very well to all clean surfaces. Pure silicone does not allow paint to adhere, so impurities are added for adhesion in some formulations. It is available in many colors and clear.

 

Tue Mar 25 2003
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Cover a Cornice with Fabric

Cover a Cornice with FabricCover a Cornice with Fabric A separate project described how building a window cornice can raise standard window treatments to a new decorating level by adding texture, color, and depth to walls and solving problems caused by windows or window moldings that are too small for the proportions of a room. In this project, you'll cover your...

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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CPSC Issues New Safety Standard for Bike Helmets

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously today to issue a new federal safety standard for bike helmets. The new standard will for the first time provide one uniform mandatory safety standard that all bike helmets must meet. About 900 people, including more than 200 children, are killed annually in bicycle-related incidents, and about 60 percent of these deaths involve a head injury. In addition, more than 500,000 people are treated annually in U.S. hospital emergency rooms for bicycle-related injuries. Research indicates that a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by up to 85 percent.

 

Tue Mar 25 2003
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Dollars and Sense

Geographic location plays an important role in your home's energy efficiency. Microclimates--regions with unique landscapes, vegetation and weather patterns--exist throughout the country. Subtle differences in temperature and precipitation can significantly alter the materials and methods used in construction, which directly affect your costs. Your local chapter of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) can provide you with more complete information on these issues.

 

Tue Mar 25 2003
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Drapery Hardware Adds Artistry to the Window

Drapery Hardware Adds Artistry to the WindowDrapery Hardware Adds Artistry to the Window Drapery hardware may be thought of as a supporting character at the window�hidden behind elaborate side panels and fabric top treatments. However, it's increasingly common to see decorative drapery rods, poles, finials, tie-backs, brackets and accent pieces as the focal point of the window�and,.

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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