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  • HowTo – Repairing Rot On A Decorative Porch Post

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    Any piece of wood exposed to the elements will eventually rot. It doesn’t matter if it is white pine or pressure treated and paints and stains will only delay the eventual decay. If the item is relatively inexpensive you can just replace it but in this case the decorative post found outside our front door…

  • How To – Garage Floor Paint

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    If you have a garage that you park a vehicle in or use as a project work area then you probably keep wishing the floor looked a little better. Well with a few gallons of Epoxy Paint and a weekend your floor can look better then new. To prepare the garage for painting the first…

  • How To – Installing Wire Rack Shelves

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    Wire rack shelves can be used in many places in our homes to provide sturdy storage areas in our kitchens, closets and utility rooms. For the most part they are relatively inexpensive and easy to install however storing fradgile or smaller object can be a problem. Here we will cover the basic choices and install methods. Measuring…

  • How To – Steel Joist And Beam Hangers

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    There are many times when building an addition, deck or other project requires the use of steel Joist or beam hangers but how do you know when to use them and what is the best way to install them. Here we will look at a couple applications for steel and explain the proper install procedures.…

  • How To – Best Use Of A Auto Body Rotisserie

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    It seems that a fad started about 5 years ago where auto restorers would say they used a Rotisserie to complete the project. Since most people have never used one we thought we should take a look at how they are best used and if your project can benefit from using one. So, what is a…