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Construction & Repair

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Apr 20, 2010

How to spackle a crack or a hole Use spackling paste that is water based. Open up the can and take out a little bit of spackle using a 2 inch knife. Make sure that you put the lid back on the can so t ...

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Apr 19, 2010

To start caulking your shower please ensure that the shower is clean, dry and all caulk joints are also clean, dry and free of any old caulk. Start by taping the 'to be caulked' areas with blue painte ...

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Apr 19, 2010

How to properly nail shingles on a roof The preferred order for nailing is 1,3,2,4 but 1,2,3,4 is also acceptable. When the nails are placed in or above the self sealing strip that is called high nail ...

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Apr 19, 2010

This video illustrates us how to repair spalled concrete. Here are the following steps:Step 1: First of all take cement and sand'Step 2: Mix it in the ratio 1:3 that is cement one part and sand three ...

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Apr 19, 2010

Steve with Eikenhout Educational Video Series and Paul Griggs with PGriggs Construction demonstrate how to install new windows during a new construction application. You will need a level, a utility k ...

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Apr 18, 2010

This video demonstrates how to caulk a sink. For this project, you will need a tube of caulk, a towel, and an X-acto knife. Cut off the tip of the tube with the knife. Cut it at an angle, which will m ...

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Apr 18, 2010

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to cover screws and nails with drywall mud during drywall installation. Users will need a taping knife tool. Apply the drywall mud over the screw or nails and ...

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Apr 18, 2010

This video demonstrates how to caulk windows. For this project, you will need the following: a tube caulk, a putty knife, scraper, a knife or scissors, paper towels, a long hanger or a nail, a caulk g ...

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Apr 18, 2010

How to caulk the baseboards in your home When you change the baseboards in your home they will need to be caulked after they are installed to fill the gap between the baseboards and the wall. Put a li ...

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Apr 18, 2010

This five part series shows you everything you need to do build a mousetrap from beginning to end. An extensive, and thorough explanation on building this fun and classic toy. This is a great tutorial ...