For cleanup around the home, jobsite or workshop, DeWalt’s 12-Gal. Poly Wet/Dry Vacuum delivers excellent suction power and quiet operation. The EHT staff had the […]
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My Check Engine Light Came On: Now What?
(guest post by Heather Hernandez) 5 Reasons Your Check Engine Light Might Come On Everyone knows the sinking feeling when something is not quite right with their vehicle. Sometimes it’s a strange sound, or a rattling feeling. Sometimes it’s less obvious, and it’s the sudden, tiny bit of brightness emanating from your dash when check […]
MetalTech 4-in-1 Scaffold Bench
I’m facing a lot of roof-line work in my near future, involving gutter maintenance, soffit vent replacement, and repairs to the eaves of my house. This means I’ll be spending a lot of time off the ground. When working atop a ladder on projects like this, I spend half the time moving and repositioning the […]
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Installing a Timberchic Accent Wall
As part of an ongoing remodeling project, the EHT staff had our first opportunity to install Timberchic, a peel-and-stick plank made of genuine reclaimed wood. Thin, lightweight, and easy to cut and apply, these affordable DIY-friendly planks are made 100% from reclaimed river logs and are available in an enhanced palate of colors (we chose […]
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Quickscrews Partners with NBC’s “Making It” Reality Show
Extreme How-To‘s friends Quickscrews, a leading supplier of woodworking fasteners in the US for 30 years, has partnered with NBC’s new hit reality show, Making It. In this six-episode competition, eight of the most talented makers from across the country will take on a variety of handmade projects with the hopes of becoming Master Maker […]
Goodbye, Old House
I’m typing this blog post as I pack everything I own into cardboard boxes. This is the week of the Big Move, where my family moves from one house to another. Getting to this point has been a long road riddled with many delays and frustrations, but I won’t bore you with details. If you’ve […]
Signature Stain by Tando Adds New Earth-Rich Graphite Color to Product Line
Quebec City, Quebec —Tando’s Signature Stain(TM) adds a new color–Graphite–to its innovative cladding line. Manufactured by Derby Building Products Inc., Graphite expands the stained shake line beyond current wood-like browns to an earthy, deep gray. Graphite joins Signature Stain’s original colors of Fawn, Bark and Acorn, capturing the natural hues and variations of stained wood. […]
Span Calculator for Wood Joists & Rafters
Professional builders and DIY’ers alike can take advantage of the American Wood Council’s online (and free to use) Maximum Span Calculator for Wood Joists and Rafters. Use it to calculate the size and grade of joist needed for a given joist span, on-center spacing, live load and dead load. Select Dead Load choices of […]
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Plumbing Snake for Clogged Drains
Yesterday I had my first encounter with using an electrical plumbing snake. These machines are also called a Drain Pipe Auger or a Power Drain Cleaner. Here are my thoughts: This job stinks! What a crappy experience. We rented the plumbing snake from the local Home Depot to clear out the clogged main drain line […]
New speakers added to the Home Improvement eRetailer Summit’s Influencer Panel
The founders of a Chicago-based content creation agency and a popular DIY and décor blog are the latest additions to an impressive roster for the panel about working with influencers to craft authentic content, which will be presented during the upcoming Home Improvement eRetailer Summit. Lauren Kelp is founder of Studio Alcott, a boutique agency […]
5 Common Mistakes When Applying Stone Veneer Panels
(guest post by Matt Lee, image courtesy Realstonesystems.com) Stone veneer panels—along with stone accent walls, for that matter—have become incredibly popular in recent years. It’s not hard to see why, either. Their naturalistic style mixed with their relatively easy installation, combined with a price that is fairly inexpensive, has led to a resurgence in popularity. […]
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Disinfect a Swimming Pool Without Chlorine Risks
(guest post by Korie Cantor) The summer season is that time of the year when most Americans prepare to take a dip in the pool to beat the heat of the sun. Swimming pools bring along memories of the cool pool water, the exciting water games, the warmth of the sun, and the strong […]
Prepare Your Next Paint Project like a Pro
If you want a pro-quality paint job, you should work like the pros do. And professional painters know the importance of preparing a jobsite to avoid messes. Whereas a DIY’er might throw down a flimsy plastic sheet to protect the floor, a professional paint crew will make use of wall-to-wall floor coverings and masking products […]
Armstrong-Clark Announces 3 New Colors
Armstrong-Clark Company announces three new colors using high quality trans-oxide pigments to its oil base wood stain product line. Black Walnut was formulated to respond to the increased demand for a dark brown on exotic hardwoods as Armstrong-Clark continues to aggressively grow as the top rated stain for hard woods like […]