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First Roofing Job? Avoid These Common Mistakes

July 10, 2019 by Jake Thomas

  (guest post by Nate Smith)   Any roofing job can be dangerous, whether you are an expert or a beginner. The nature of the work carries risks, no matter your experience level. Although costs are high to repair or replace a roof, it can be even more expensive if not done properly the first […]

Filed Under: Extreme How-To, Roofing Tagged With: Building Materials, DIY, do it yourself, flat roof, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, roof, roofing

Telescoping Baluster Marking Tool for Stairs

June 21, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Here’s a short video I made demonstrating how to use the Telescoping Baluster Marking Tool from L.J. Smith Stair Systems.

Filed Under: stairs Tagged With: baluster, baluster spacing, baluster tool, balusters, DIY, do it yourself, home improvement, L.J. Smith, layout tool, lj smith, marking balusters, stair layout, staircase, stairs, tool, Tools

New Ceiling Fixture from Lamps Plus

May 21, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Last week, we upgraded a ceiling fixture with a new chandelier from Lamps Plus. This lighting fixture was  located above the staircase we recently remodeled and made a beautiful “crown jewel” to decorate the space. The homeowner selected the Lacey 28″ Wide Round Black Chandelier to replace a much smaller (and lackluster) existing pendant. The […]

Filed Under: Lighting Tagged With: chandelier, DIY, do it yourself, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, lighting, liht fixture, Tool News

How to Tarp a Shingle Roof

April 30, 2019 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Pat Overson)   If you are looking for a short-term solution for fixing a leaky roof, then installing a tarp is your most practical option. A tarp is not a replacement for real repairs done by a roofing contractor, but it will keep your leaky roof from causing permanent water damage to […]

Filed Under: Roofing Tagged With: DIY, do it yourself, hurricane damage, leaky roof, protect roof, roof repair, Storm damage, tarp, tarp roof, wind damage

Give Your Cabinet a Second Life

April 15, 2019 by Jake Thomas

(guest post by Owen Wright)   Do you want to freshen up and give your cabinets a second life?  Would you rather consider replacing, refinishing or cabinet refacing? Here is a guide to help you decide. Signs That It Is Time For Change Over time, your cabinets suffer from wear and tear and damage that […]

Filed Under: Kitchen Tagged With: Building Materials, cabinets, DIY, do it yourself, Extreme How-To, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, kitchen cabinets, remodel, remodeling

Installing Risers on Stairs

April 8, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Okay, back to my ongoing to stair-remodeling series, which you can follow in my previous blog posts here. On the last episode, I had to deal with a surprise: constructing and installing a stair stringer. This time, I’m installing new risers and treads on the upper flight of this split-level staircase (home of the new […]

Filed Under: stairs Tagged With: build stairs, build steps, Building Materials, DIY, do it yourself, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, L.J. Smith, lj smith, riser, stair, staircase, stairs, stringer, tread

Home Improvement Regrets

April 4, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Ever start a home-improvement project and then wish that you hadn’t? According to a recent study at ImproveNet.com, 63 percent of people who have attempted home DIY projects said they regretted at least one of them. The survey of 2,000 Americans exposed some ugly truths about DIY endeavors. One in three people have called a […]

Filed Under: Extreme How-To Tagged With: DIY, do it yourself, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects

Home Ownership Excitement (aka Basement Leak!)

April 3, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Homeownership can be challenging, rewarding and exciting. This is particularly true as you settle into a new house and get to know its character quirks, which can range from floor squeaks and sticking doors to flickering lights and midnight water leaks that threaten to the destroy the home. It was one of those surprise water […]

Filed Under: Extreme How-To Tagged With: basement leak, DIY, do it yourself, emergency, Extreme How-To, flood, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects

Dreaming for a Dream Home

April 2, 2019 by Jake Thomas

  I saw an interesting study recently on what Americans want in a dream home. Northshore Fireplace surveyed 2,000 Americans to determine their hopes for a house in the future. It turns out, people are thinking big. According to the results, the average American wants a home with 7.5 rooms in a comfortable 2,195-sq. ft. […]

Filed Under: Extreme How-To Tagged With: DIY, do it yourself, dream home, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, home owner, homeownership, survey

Stair Stringer Installation

February 7, 2019 by Jake Thomas

Back to my ongoing stair remodel… A funny thing happened on the way to installing the remaining treads: Everything went haywire. I’ll try to sum it up as succinctly as possible:                          

Filed Under: stairs Tagged With: Building Materials, DIY, do it yourself, Extreme How-To, home improvement, Home Improvement Projects, riser, stairs, stringer, tread

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