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Remodeling




10 Must-Have Safety Gear Items

Posted on October 25, 2011 by DIY Guy

Every DIY-er needs to have safety equipment handy. You never know what could happen and its always better to be prepared. Here is our list of the 10 must-have safety gear items. 1. Work Gloves: You have got to protect your hands because they will probably be doing most of the work. 2. Safety Glasses: … Continue reading »




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How To Read A Tape Measure

Posted on October 9, 2011 by DIY Guy

    REMEMBER….SAFETY FIRST!     Tools & Materials Needed:   Komelon 4930IM The Professional 30-Foot Inch/Metric Scale Power Tape, Yellow   Step by Step   1. Each number on a tape measure represents 1″ 5. The largest mark between an inch represents 1/2″ 2. There are 16 hash marks/inch and each represents 1/16th and … Continue reading »




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How To Hang A Door

Posted on October 8, 2011 by DIY Guy

    REMEMBER….SAFETY FIRST!   This Post will teach you how to hang a door that has been previously removed by removing the hinge pins. Half the hinge will be connected to the jamb and the other connected to the door. Other door hanging instructions are coming soon.   Tools & Materials Needed:   Flat … Continue reading »




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Weekend Project: Paper Bag Treatment

Posted on October 7, 2011 by DIY Guy

With Columbus Day right around the corner, I thought this would be a nice project to do in honor of the explorer. I used a map in this project because of this, but you can use anything or nothing at all as the accent. This project will help you learn how to do a paper … Continue reading »




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Review: Dewalt 10″ Wet Saw

Posted on October 6, 2011 by DIY Guy

DEWALT D24000S Heavy-Duty 10-inch Wet Tile Saw:   Manufacturer Description: The DeWalt D24000 10″ Wet Tile Saw, Rips To 24″, Diagonal To 18″ Tile, Maximum Depth 3-3/4″ For V-Cap Pavers, 1-1/5 HP, 15A Motor Will Cut Porcelain & Stone As Well, Plunge Cuts For Electrical Outlets & Floor Registers, Motor Tilts To 44/22.5 Degrees With … Continue reading »




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How Long Should My Water Heater Last?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by DIY Guy

I received this question from a reader recently and would like to take the time to answer it. Question: “How long should my water heater last?” –Tim W. Answer: On average a gas water heater will last about 8-10 years (these are more energy efficient but require more maintenance), an electric will last about 10-15 … Continue reading »




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How To Remove Doors

Posted on October 2, 2011 by DIY Guy

    REMEMBER….SAFETY FIRST!     Tools & Materials Needed:   Flat Head Screwdriver Hammer   Step by Step   1. With door shut take screwdriver and place it on the bottom of the hinge pin 2. Take your hammer and drive hinge pin up and out of the hinge 3. Pull all pins out … Continue reading »




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How To Clean Windows

Posted on October 1, 2011 by DIY Guy

    REMEMBER….SAFETY FIRST!     Tools & Materials Needed:   Squeegee Windex Cloth Rags 5# Box Plastic Window Scraper Cleaner/Degreaser, Natural Orange Micro Fiber Cloth   Step by Step   1. Take a cloth and all purpose cleaner and clean off window sashes and jambs. 5. After window dries a bit you can take … Continue reading »




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Weekend Project: How to Make a Pillow

Posted on September 29, 2011 by DIY Guy

This is a simple project for all skill levels of sewing. I am by no means great at sewing, but can manage to pull off a decent looking pillow. So if I can do it, any of you can too! Pillows are a great accent for just about anything, including the bench we recently built! … Continue reading »




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How To Fix Loose Hinges

Posted on September 25, 2011 by DIY Guy

    REMEMBER….SAFETY FIRST!     Tools & Materials Needed:   Drill 3″ Screws   Step by Step   1. Open your door and look at the loose hinges 2. If you find one that is missing screws or screws aren’t tight go ahead and try tightening them 3. If the screws don’t tighten remove … Continue reading »




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