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How to pour, screed, and float a curved concrete walkway slab
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Use SketchUp.com to visually calculate the rise, run, and materials for stair building—or anything else, for that matter
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You can roll or spray the wall with paint
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Jun 1 2021
Replacing the siding is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to upgrade the energy performance of a home
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May 27 2021
Everything there is to know (well, almost) about blower door testing with a few engineer-y jokes along the way.
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May 17 2021
A magnet, "little Thor," a short piece of pipe, and a little patience eliminate a HUGE cleanup
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Apr 15 2021
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Apr 5 2021
Using lifts and planning to make a miserable job more manageable
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Mar 22 2021
Install the slides first, and build the box to fit
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Mar 18 2021
Wrapping the outside of a house adds thermal stability and bridges the gaps between new and old construction
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Mar 15 2021
Tick sticking your way to drywall excellence—no measuring required
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Mar 11 2021
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