How to Enter Tell us what you/an essential worker you know1 have done to help protect others during this unprecedented time, and why you/they could benefit from a new roof. One grand prize winner will be selected to win a new roofing system courtesy of GAF, including underlayment, accessories, and Timberline® Shingles—plus installation! 2 OR 1 Winner must be an essential worker, defined as: healthcare worker; first responder (police, fire, EMT, emergency response personnel); must be able to verify designation 2Maximum 30 roofing squares....

11 DIY Home Decorating Tips 1. Set The Tone at The Front Door If you want your house to make a great first impression, paint the front door a fun, glossy hue. “Red is a lucky color in many cultures,” says Lara Allen-Brett, a New Jersey-based stager. A red door meant “welcome” to weary travelers in early America, and on churches it represents a safe haven. Two other hues gaining favor: orange and yellow, according to San Francisco-based stager Christopher Breining....

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4 Tips for Assembling RTA Cabinets 1. Prepare for delivery Make sure someone will be home to receive all the boxes. Set aside time for the task of taking inventory: There’s a window of around five days after delivery to notify the cabinet manufacturer of any damaged products, so every single box will need to be opened. Snap photos of any damage, and make note of any missing pieces. If the cabinets won’t be assembled right away, store them so they’re protected from extreme temperature fluctuations—inside if possible....

Copper Firewood Holder: An Overview For the Cut List, scroll down to the bottom of this article. How to Build a Log Holder 1. Edge the Plywood Deck Cut the plywood to size and glue on the oak shelf edge. Alternate dabs of wood glue and then super glue to act as a fast-setting clamp. 2. Make the Base and Top Frames Cut the copper pieces according to the cut list (see list at the bottom of this article)....

Therein lies the value of a mudroom bench, one with cubbies to corral the accoutrements of the season and keep them neatly organized. It can also provide a welcome place to sit while donning and removing footwear. TOH general contractor Tom Silva designed this bench to be made from just one 4x8 sheet of medium-density fiberboard (MDF), a solid, uniform, affordable material that takes paint beautifully. He sized the bench to hold three woven baskets, but they’re optional....

Material: AZEK cellular PVC trim and beadboard Paint: Custom color by C2 Paint Overview of a Weather-Resistant Planter Project Timeline: Friday: Make cuts for the sides and bottom, create a jig, and glue the side frames together. Saturday: Assemble the sides of the planter, install the bottom boards, and cut and install the cap. Sunday: Fill the fastener holes, and sand and paint the planter. Step 1: Cut PVC for the Sides and Bottom Determine your planter’s dimensions or use those in the drawing on the previous slide....

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Do Cedar Closets Repel Moths? While there are many types of cedar, Eastern red cedar, aka aromatic red cedar, is the only type that gives off the familiar scent that deters moths and insects. Eastern red cedar is sold in both large pressboard panels and tongue-and-groove boards. Panels make for an easy, cut-to-fit installation, but they have a rough texture that can snag clothing. Tongue-and-groove boards, shown in this installation, require more cuts but give a closet a smooth, custom-finished look....

How to Know If Your House Has Lead Paint The house was built in the 1950s and lead paint was being used in houses until it was banned in 1978, that’s the indicator Mauro and other contractors use to determine whether or not to test for lead. Testing for Lead Paint When lead paint is discovered, a lead-certified contractor, like Mauro, should be called in to ensure that the lead is handled safely and properly....

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Where to Start Block drafts as the weather cools by making sure that weatherstripping around doors and windows is intact. Tour the house looking for worn, damaged, or missing strips, or areas where light is infiltrating along door jambs and under window sashes. On windy days, feel for drafts. If any weatherstrip-ping needs to be replaced, vinyl-clad foam is a good choice to seal door edges; pile weatherstripping with fins works well on windows with sliding sashes....

Bumped out over a basement crawl space, the kitchen was uninsulated, uncomfortable, and separated from the small sitting area where their breakfast table sat. It was also disconnected from the nearby dining room. The couple, who have a 4-year-old son, assumed they would need extensive structural work to gain the openness, seating, and entertaining space their kitchen lacked. But six years after moving into their Philadelphia home, their sister-in-law hit on an easier solution: Relocate the kitchen....