Wood
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How To Install Vinyl Of Existing Siding
DIY Forum &bull 1 Hour Ago
I just purchased a house with wood clapboard siding. The paint is starting to peel and I also think it is lead based. I dont want to hire someone specialized in removing the lead paint so i wanted to cover… Full Story »
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Cleaning Wood Vent Hood...
DIY Forum &bull 5 Hours Ago
Not sure if this is the right spot.... I have a 2 year old cherry stained vent hood above my range. Over this time, there is a greesy film that has built up on it. What can I use to… Full Story »
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Lumber prices at their highest in years
The Hardware Aisle Blog at This Old House &bull Today
If you're about to start any projects that are going to require lumber, like say a framing walls or a building a pull-down attic staircase, you might want to hold off a bit. A perfect storm of bad weather, new… Full Story »
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How to Build a Dog Gate
Planning and Ideas at This Old House &bull Today
Oak 1x2 Get at least eight 6-footers-enough to make legs, crosspieces, spindles, stiles, rails, and feet for the two-section gate shown2. Oak panel molding Get at least two 6-foot pieces to trim the panels4. Medium-grit and fine-grit sandpaper11. Stainable wood… Full Story »
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How to Build a Timber Retaining Wall
Planning and Ideas at This Old House &bull Today
Wood preservative, to treat cut ends of timbers4. In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to construct a wood-timber retaining wall to create a play area.Steps: 1. Set up wooden stakes and nylon strings to… Full Story »
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Installing laminate flooring over wood floor.
DIY Forum &bull Mar 7, 2010
I recently pulled up my carpet to install floating laminate floor and once i pulled the carpet i found wood floor. It is the kind that has 4 small peices going the same way then the next set is switched.… Full Story »
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Code requirements when hiding a cleanout?
DIY Forum &bull Mar 7, 2010
I'm working to remodel my dated basement. I pulled down the old "wood" paneling today and found a cleanout for the main cast iron drain pipe hidden in the wall. I'm planning to drywall the room, so wondering if there… Full Story »
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Infinity Wood Floor
DIY Forum &bull Mar 6, 2010
Has anyone heard of Infinity wood floor. We are looking at an engineered hand scraped walnut, but can't find anything about the company (Infinity). Full Story »
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Old Barn Wood stain
DIY Forum &bull Mar 6, 2010
We have a large 100+ year old cedar plank barn that is in very good shape for its age. Our problem is that we have used the same wood (had a stack in the back of the large barn) to… Full Story »
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Rigid Foam Insulation over existing wood siding
DIY Forum &bull Mar 6, 2010
Hi guys, First post here. I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, I have an old one story bunglow (built in around 1965), the exterior wall is 2X4 and the existing siding is wood, the windows are two single paned sliders.… Full Story »
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Saw blade recommendations for ripping prefinished wood
DIY Forum &bull Mar 5, 2010
I'm looking for a blade that will perform flawless, splinter-free rips on prefinished hardwood planks, so I don't have to try to touch up the finish on the edges (they won't be hidden by base molding). Since this wood will… Full Story »
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JELD-WEN Windows and Doors PGA Golf Sweepstakes
Danny Lipford &bull Mar 5, 2010
Golfers who have dreamed of being at THE PLAYERS Championship and taking their shot at the famous 17th island hole at TPC Sawgrass now have the chance to make their dream a reality. JELD-WEN Windows Doors, a Proud Partner of… Full Story »
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Engineered or Solid Wood flooring on stairs
DIY Forum &bull Mar 5, 2010
I have purchased a new build property which I want to put either engineered wood or solid wood flooring throughout. The stairs are in the living room so would like them to be covered in the same floor covering. Can… Full Story »
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Help With Forced Air Wood Add On Wiring?
DIY Forum &bull Mar 5, 2010
So after 10 years of needing a new furnace, I finally took the dive and put one in. I have a LP gas furnace, with a forced air wood add on that sits right beside it. Well I got the… Full Story »
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Create Easy Home Access with a Wooden Ramp
Charles and Hudson Home Improvement Blog &bull Mar 4, 2010
For whatever reason, you may find out that your home needs better accessibility. Stairs are difficult and dangerous when you're in a wheelchair. Tackle the problem yourself by building a simple wooden ramp up to the entrance way. Wood is… Full Story »
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Jatoba Hardwood Flooring with Leather Inserts
Luxury Housing Trends &bull Mar 1, 2010
Wood is a handsome flooring material, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a hardwood floor that isn't attractive, but if you want to go for something truly unique, you might try something beyond simple planks or boards. These parquet blocks… Full Story »
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Wood Filler Suggestions for Outdoor Elements-(Waterproof!)
DIY Forum &bull Feb 28, 2010
While replacing a window I found that some of the wood siding that butts up against the window is rotten. Any recommendations on what to use to repair the damaged wood before I put the trim back on? I see… Full Story »
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Functionally Designed Piano Table by Georg Bohle
Freshome &bull Feb 25, 2010
If you want a piano in your home, but until now space was a problem the piano table by Georg Bohle solves all these problems. Created from oak wood, it is functionally designed to serve both as dining table and… Full Story »
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Meet Decorator Jan Eleni
Decor8 &bull Feb 25, 2010
Are you ready to read a refreshingly honest interview with an interior decorator? I encourage you to read this interview that I had yesterday with interior decorator Jan Eleni Lemonedes from Jan Eleni Inc. in New York City. She speaks boldly and from an authentic place and I really value the time that I shared with her to develop this feature for you. I hope that you like it, too. First,… Full Story »
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Top 20 Unique Contemporary Coffee Tables
Freshome &bull Feb 25, 2010
Tables have been used since ancient times. Various shapes and sizes of table were made and used by the early Egyptians and Chinese. The history of coffee tables dates back to the late 19th century, during the Victorian era in Britian. Before this period, coffee tables didn't exist. Rather, tall, round tables called tea tables were used. As their name implies, they held cups of tea during tea time. As tea time became more popular, so did the production of tea tables. During the early twentieth century, coffee tables replaced tea tables. The low height of… Full Story »
