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Construction & Repair

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Jun 16, 2008

Ask the Builder host, Tim Carter, shares an easy way to keep your homes roof shingles free from moss, algae, and mildew. With the natural wonders of copper, you'll never have to clean green scum off ...

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Jun 16, 2008

Gutter protection comes in many different forms for your home, and to find the best gutter guard, Ask the Builder host, Tim Carter, prepares to test several different models on his house. ...

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Jun 16, 2008

Tim Carter demonstrates the right way to eliminate many roof stains, such as black roof stains and algae roof stains. Watch video for best results. ...

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Jun 11, 2008

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to cut crown molding. Steps:1. To make a scarf joint in the middle of a long run, start by placing the crown molding upside down on miter saw table; h ...

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Jun 11, 2008

Learn some basic carpentry skills to construct your own wooden planter for the garden and create new DIY flower pots and outdoor decor using recycled materials. ...

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Jun 10, 2008

In this video, This Old House General Contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to repair a basement wall leak around a drainpipe.Steps:1 Spread drop cloth on floor in work area.2 Use sledgehammer and col ...

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Jun 10, 2008

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to build a stained-glass bar cabinet. Steps:1. Cut the cabinet's 1x preprimed pine sides to the length of the glass door. The ends and shelves should ...

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Jun 10, 2008

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to fix a squeaky carpet. Steps:1 Use a hammer to locate a floor joist within the squeaky section of floor.2 Tap the carpeted floor with the hammer and ...

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Jun 10, 2008

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how put drywall on a ceiling. Steps:1 Use a drywall T-square to draw lines onto drywall sheet 16 in. on center; these lines correspond to the 1x3 strappin ...

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Jun 10, 2008

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to make an inside joint for crown molding. Steps:1 Make a miter-cut on the end of a length of molding.2 Take a pencil and darken the leading edge of t ...