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How to Sand Curved Shapes

Joe Truini — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:03:48 +0000

A drum sander chucked in a drill works great for sanding curved objects, such as shelf brackets. Drum sanders come in various diameters and consist of a soft rubber core covered by a fine, medium, or course grit sanding sleeve. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

What to Look for When Choosing a Tree for Your Yard

Danny Lipford — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:59 +0000

When selecting a tree for your yard from a nursery there are several important factors to consider, including branching structure, root structure, and girdling roots. Watch this video to find out more.

September Lawn & Garden To-Do List

Julie Day — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:36 +0000

September heralds the fall gardening season with cooler temperatures and a first taste of autumn in the air. Now's the time to be outside to enjoy the beautiful weather while taking care of some of the following lawn and garden tasks for September.

Utility Bill Bailout: Energy Efficient Windows and Doors

Danny Lipford — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:24:07 +0000

As winners of the JELD-WEN Windows & Doors Utility Bill Bailout contest, Jeanne McCabe and John Reis of Katonah, New York, received new energy efficient windows and doors for their 2,200-square-foot home. With heating bills topping $1,100 a month, replacing their drafty, single-pane windows will save a bundle on their energy expenses. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

DIY Bike Rack for Your Garage

Joe Truini — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:00:33 +0000

Metal closet brackets can be used or reused to make a perfect rack for your bike. Attach the brackets to studs 16” apart at the desired height (approximately 4’-5’ from the floor) using drywall screws, and hang the bicycle from the closet rod holder. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

How to Mark a Curved Arc Border for a Flower Bed

Danny Lipford — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:01:12 +0000

To mark a perfect arc when laying out a border for a flower bed, all you need is a gutter spike, tape measure or string, and a can of marking paint. Watch this video to find about how to go about it. Watch this video.

Insulation R-Value

Danny Lipford — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:00:28 +0000

How insulation works is expressed by its R-value, which is the measure of resistance to the flow of heat. The higher the R-value, the better insulation insulates per inch of thickness. Read on to find some general guidelines for how much insulation you need, as well as the R-value for different types of insulation. Read in full.

How to Repair Leaky Garden Hose

Danny Lipford — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:00:12 +0000

Garden hoses often develop leaks over time. Rather than throwing the hose out, repair it by cutting out the damaged part and joining the two pieces back together using a repair kit. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

How to Enlarge the Lockset Hole in a Door

Joe Truini — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:00:11 +0000

Enlarging the lockset hole in a door can be difficult, since there’s nothing to guide the pilot bit. Watch this video to find out how to solve this problem. Watch this video.

Can You Claim the Energy Efficiency Tax Credit if You Receive a Tax Refund

Danny Lipford — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:57:25 +0000

Jerry asks, “Can I claim the federal Energy Efficiency Tax Credit for Homeowners if I receive a tax refund?”

You may still be able to qualify for the federal Energy Efficiency Tax Credit, even if you receive a refund, as long as you don’t receive a total refund of all the federal income taxes you owed for the year. Read on to find out more. Read in full.