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Construct the Legs Glue and nail a 1x1 strip flush with the long edge of a 1x2 strip to form an L-shaped leg that’s at least 4 inches taller than your tree’s pot. Repeat three times. Start Shaping the Box Cut four panels from ¼-inch plywood, making two of them ½ inch narrower than the other two. All four should be as tall as the legs you just made and wide enough so that when arranged to form a box they can easily accommodate the tree’s pot....

Steps for Building a Deck Railing Resources Nathan built the deck stair railing out of fir decking in a variety of sizes, including 2x4”s for the top and bottom rails, 4x4”s for the posts, and 2x2”s for the balusters. How to Paint Outdoor Railings To cut the lumber to size, Nathan used a sliding compound miter saw, which is manufactured by Dewalt. Expert assistance with this segment was provided by William C....

Turn Case Molding into a Mirror Frame Cut list: ¾-inch plywood: one @ 53 by 41 inches ¼-inch hardboard: two @ 2½-by-41 inches ¼-inch hardboard: two @ 2½-by-48 inches 3-inch fluted door casing: two, cut to size 3-inch fluted door casing: two, cut to size Download the illustration and cut list for this mirror project. Cut the Pieces To size the plywood mounting board, add the casing widths to your mirror’s dimensions and subtract 1 inch from each side....

Cement-based Grouts These traditional, tried-and-true grouts come in powder form; they’re mixed with water or a water-based polymer, and harden as the cement reacts with it. Where to Use It: Use standard cement grouts (Type A118.6) on bathroom walls and other areas that aren’t likely to get wet or soiled by food. More expensive and durable high-performance cement grouts (Type A118.7) can be used on floors, kitchen backsplashes and countertops, shower enclosures, tub surrounds, and even steam showers....

Why Clean the Chimney? The biggest concern is chimney fires, which occur when creosote build-up that condenses inside chimneys from wood smoke catches fire. This is most common with wood stoves but can be a problem with fireplaces as well. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), chimney fires can reach 2,000F, which is hot enough to crack masonry chimney liners and potentially start a fire in the surrounding wood framing....

Steps: Use pliers to remove the threaded plug from the underside of the sink trap. (If the trap doesn’t have a drain plug, remove the entire trap.) With the plug removed, check to see if water drains freely through the trap. If not, remove the trap and clean it out. Disconnect the elbow from the garbage disposer and check for clogs. Remove the vertical tailpiece that extends down from the sink drain....

The 8 Best Mattresses for a Guest Room Do you tend to get a lot of out-of-town guests? Old college friends who come in for the weekend? Grown children who call upon their parents from time to time? If so, then you probably want to make sure you have suitably comfortable accommodations. And that starts with getting the best mattress for a guest room. But with so many mattresses to choose from, how do you ensure the best option for your guests?...

If the hole-y havoc moths can wreak sounds familiar, now’s the time to kick these uninvited houseguests to the curb. Here’s how to identify and eliminate moth problems and prevent moths from coming back again. What Exactly is a Moth? Moths are members of the same winged insect order (or group) as butterflies, called Lepidoptera. But unlike butterflies, moths are nocturnal, and their colors and patterns are generally dull. Of the nearly 160,000 moth species, two are known to damage your clothes and upholstery: the casemaking clothes moth and the webbing clothes moth....

Mark used concrete sleeve anchors to secure the mounting board to the masonry fireplace. These can be purchased at home centers and hardware stores. Shopping List: Mantel 2x4” framing lumber Framing screws Wedge anchors Brass screws Tools:

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Washing machine hoses usually last about eight to nine years, and if it bursts, it can be disastrous. Now that many laundry machines are found on upper levels, rather than the basement, the risk of severe flooding from burst hoses has increased. The best way to prevent flooding is to depressurize the washing machine hoses when they’re not in use by simply closing the shutoff valves. The issue is nobody ever does that....

Is Wallpaper Easy to Remove? Yes, with the right the tools and solution you can easily remove wallpaper. Follow the steps below to try it yourself. Remove Old Wallpaper in 9 Steps Tools and Materials You’ll Need How To Remove Wallpaper Border How to Strip Wallpaper

The display window that demonstrates how sash weights operate was on loan from Boston Building Resources. Tools

Other tools used for this project, including the masonry hammer, chisel, bucket, trowel, and jointers, can all be purchased at a home center or masonry supply house. Expert assistance for this segment was provided by The Brickyard, Inc. and MJM Masonry Tools