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Staining Stair Parts, Cont’d…

January 23, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Day 2 of staining the parts of our new stair system involved a lot of repetitive motion. After the wood stain had completely dried on the stair treads, I coated them all with gloss polyurethane. The poly should be applied in thin, successive coats and allowed to completely dry between coats. Before applying a new […]

Filed Under: stairs Tagged With: DIY, Home Improvement Projects, newel, polyurethane, stain, stair, tread

Staining Stair Treads

January 22, 2019 by Jake Thomas

I’ve embarked on a new project at my house — stair remodeling. The plan is to replace the treads and a wonky handrail system on our front foyer. I’m using parts and supplies from L.J. Smith Stair Systems, and today I entered phase one of the project: staining the unfinished stair treads. This involved setting […]

Filed Under: stairs Tagged With: cherry, dark walnut, DIY, L.J. Smith, stain, stair, stairs, treads, wood

Plumbing Snake for Clogged Drains

September 20, 2018 by Jake Thomas

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 […]

Filed Under: Plumbing Tagged With: blocked drain, clogged drain, clogs, Drain Pipe Auger, plumbing clog, plumbing problem, plumbing snake, Power Drain Cleaner, sewer snake

New speakers added to the Home Improvement eRetailer Summit’s Influencer Panel

September 11, 2018 by Jake Thomas

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 […]

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5 Common Mistakes When Applying Stone Veneer Panels

August 10, 2018 by Jake Thomas

(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. […]

Filed Under: Home Improvement, Products Tagged With: backsplash, Building Materials, DIY, do it yourself, natural stone, stone veneer, veneer, walls

7 Ways Tape Can Save the Day on the Job Site

July 25, 2018 by Jake Thomas

A broken bucket handle or cracked shop-vac aren’t just minor annoyances on the job site – they’re common frustrations that can lose you money in delays, unnecessary trips to the hardware story and expensive repairs or replacements. Instead of falling behind on your next project, consider keeping a professional grade duct tape on hand as […]

Filed Under: Home Improvement Tagged With: Building Materials, DIY, do it yourself, duck tape, duct tape, Home Improvement Projects, home repair, jobsite, t-rex tape, tape, Tools

Signature Stain by Tando Adds New Earth-Rich Graphite Color to Product Line

June 26, 2018 by Jake Thomas

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. […]

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Bringing a Brand-New Product to Market

June 4, 2018 by Jake Thomas

  Albany, OR- Ever have that great idea and think, “People would definitely buy that!  I should patent the idea.” Of course, you didn’t patent it or even pursue it.  You may have later kicked yourself when that exact same product hit the market and was an instant success.   Good news!  It’s easier and cheaper […]

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Mix and Match Click-Together Flooring

May 24, 2018 by Jake Thomas

  Creating beautiful, custom floors for your home is easy with Marmoleum® Click CinchLOC. Available in 28 colors and two versatile formats (12” x 12” squares and 12” x 36” planks), homeowners can mix and match colors and sizes to create endless design possibilities unique to their home and personal style. Marmoleum® Click CinchLOC breaks […]

Filed Under: Extreme How-To, Flooring, Products Tagged With: cinchlok, click, DIY, floor, flooring, forbo, Home Depot, home improvement, laminate, marmoleum

Make a Small Kitchen Look Bigger

April 30, 2018 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Emma Lewis)   If you have a small kitchen, don’t despair. There are ways to make it look and feel better through a few home improvement projects that you could try. Give these options a whirl, and you’ll soon feel like you have an empire in a nutshell with your small kitchen! […]

Filed Under: Kitchen Tagged With: DIY, do it yourself, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, kitchen, remodel, remodeling

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