Last Thursday my youngest daughter Kelly helped me finish installing the dock here at the lake. It lifts up and down like a castle drawbridge that crosses a moat. You have to lift the dock out of the water in the fall so the lake ice doesn't destroy it. Cedar wood panels that create the Read More »
Coast HP8R LED Flashlight I've had more flashlights than I care to remember. Thirty years ago, I remember the craze swirling around the aluminum Mag flashlights. They were the belle of the ball in the early 1980s as it was introduced in 1979. I owned several and I have to admit, they were a vast improvement Read More »
Tim Carter shows how to use a belt sander to remove the finish on a piece of furniture.
Perfect wood stains on soft wood are hard to get unless you use a professional secret. The wood stain magic of professional painters has been kept from us for many years. The secrets of getting perfect results when staining any wood are now revealed!
DIY Acrylic Shower Walls TIPS Many different models and types to choose from Some acrylic showers have thin walls that need lots of work to install Wall studs must be plumb and not bowed Shower base must be level and installed in wet setting compound CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR Read More »
Circuit breakers are primarily designed to protect the wiring in your home. They ensure the wires will not overheat which can lead to fires and they also detect short circuits. But if you plug cords into outlets that exceed the voltage the breaker protects, it can spark a fire.
"I believe the reason they're so strong is that the manufacturers decided to make the concrete mix quite rich adding a small amount of extra Portland cement." Concrete Laundry Tub Checklist Concrete laundry tub is fantastic. Do not get rid of yours! Valuable!! Contain high amounts of Portland cement and wire mesh reinforcing WATCH concrete Read More »
Extension cords come in many sizes, including short extension cords. Electric tools die prematurely because they aren't being fed enough voltage from the cord. I recommend short electrical extension cords for all your equipment. Some have mini circuit breakers.
Can you paint old ceramic tile? Yes. Discover how to paint ceramic tile to transform the look and feel of a room. Follow these steps when you paint ceramic tile to ensure a lasting finish. The correct paint and a coating of clear urethane are required for your ceramic tiles.
Joist hangers and ledger boards will connect your deck to you home. This is the best solution. The free standing deck will not cause leaks at the house and will not collapse due to rot. Connecting the deck to columns or posts correctly is critical. Racking forces will collapse your deck if this is not done in an approved manner.
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