Author: YouRepair
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Block Planes
Hand Block Planes are a great way to remove an even amount material from the edges of doors, windows or other wood features around the house. When using a plane you should only remove material along the grain and not against it. If you must remove material against the grain then never run the plane…
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Choosing Door Locks and Knobs
There are many reasons that you may need to upgrade or change your door locks. One of the main reasons is when you purchase a new home. Another is when you are remodeling and changing your doors. Whatever the reason you should always purchase the best quality lock set that you can afford. So what…
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Hand held Hammers
Picking the right Hammer There are as many hammers out there as there are jobs to use them for. The one that you select should fit both the needs of the job you are performing and your body. Choosing a hammer that is too small will mean many extra blows are required to drive a…
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Basic Tool Kit for Home Owners
If you are a new home owner or even an apartment dweller there will be times when making a repair yourself is so easy that spending money for a repairman is just a waste. But to do the job yourself you will need a few basic tools. Here we will cover the bare minimum tool…
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Exterior Sheathing Options
Most wear on your home will come from external elements. Wind, rain, snow, ice and uv rays from sunlight will all cause your home to break down over time. Unfortunately there is little you can do to stop its final demise but choosing the right products during construction will help extend the life of your…