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Previous issues of weekly home repair features and columns.06/25/98 - Getting Started With Faux Finishes
An introduction to faux finishing, with links to examples and more information.06/07/98 - Some Roofing Tips
Illustrated article with tips on roofing with interlocking asphalt shingles.05/07/98 - Install a Bay Window
Replace that drafty old window with a stylish new energy efficient bay window.04/23/98 - Building Ideas for Lawn and Garden
Browsing through these sites should give you lots of ideas for designing your garden or landscaping your yard.03/30/98 - Patios and Walkways With Style
Help stamp out plain old concrete! Get the look of brick or stone without spending a fortune.03/23/98 - Ceramic Tile Basics
Ceramic tile is a popular choice for walls, floors, and counters in the kitchen and bathroom.03/16/98 - Home Electrical Wiring Basics
Learn to perform your own home electrical repairs and improvements.03/09/98 - Steel Framing vs. Wood Framing
Study the advantages of using alternative materials.03/02/98 - Woodworking Plans
Plans for all sorts of woodworking projects, from beginner to master craftsman.02/23/98 - Stop that Floor From Squeaking.
02/16/98 - Repair and Maintenance of Ceramic Tile and Grout.
02/09/98 - Mold and Mildew Problems
and how to deal with them.02/02/98 - Choosing Kitchen Cabinets
There are lots of things to consider.01/26/98 - Finding the Proper Tool For the Job
Answers to how to questions are often as simple as finding the proper tool to use.01/19/98 - Neglecting Exterior Caulking and Painting: could cost you new siding, a new door, and a new floor.
01/12/98 - Locating a Plumbing Leak: without ripping out the ceiling and wall.
01/05/98 - Are You Worried About Lead?: What it is, why to be concerned, and how to deal with it.
12/29/97 - Are You Worried About Radon?: What it is, why to be concerned, and how to deal with it.
12/22/97 - Scratches in Cultured Marble: How to bring the aging finish back to life.
12/15/97 - Permanent Toilet Removal: Eliminating a toilet during a remodeling project.
12/08/97 - Home Repair Q & A Part Five: Yet another feature showcasing some of the best email questions we've received.
12/01/97 - Living In Montana: What it's really like to live in Montana.
11/24/97 - Holiday Safety: Please consider the dangers of the winter holiday season.
11/17/97 - Bouncing Floor: Do the plants sway and the dishes rattle when someone walks across your floor?
11/10/97 - Use the Right Tools: What's in a basic tool box, and what you can and can't do with them.
11/03/97 - Simple Home Repairs For Tool Timid Types: Suffer from "paranoid fixophrenia"? Here is an easy self help program.
10/27/97 - Home Repair Q & A Part Four: Send in your questions. It keeps getting better!
10/20/97 - Flush Alert! Flush Alert!: Does someone in the shower get burned when you flush?
10/13/97 - Quick and Easy Fixes: Do you really wanna' just patch it?
10/06/97 - Zen and the Art of Troubleshooting Simple Home Electrical Problems: Need I say more?
09/29/97 - Home Repair Q & A Part Three: Send in your questions. Keep them coming! I love it!
09/22/97 - Building a Deck, Part Four: Finishing Up: Finally, we will build in a few benches, put up handrails, so that no one falls off at the wild deck warming party, and add all the finishing touches. Stain it all and it will be time to use that deck!
09/15/97- Home Repair Q & A Part Two: Send in your questions, and I'll surf, search, read, consult professionals, and possibly even draw on personal experience to find an answer for you! Until our Bulletin Board System is up and running, I will keep doing an occasional feature showcasing some of the best email questions and comments that I have received.
09/08/97 - Spend a few Hundred and Save Several Thousand: Fall is coming, and for those of us who live way north of the equator, thoughts turn to preparing for a cold winter. Here are some fall projects that will save you BIG$$$$$ on your winter heating bill.
09/01/97 - Fall Maintenance: Autumn approaches quickly after Labor Day in the northern climates. Here are some things you should do to prepare for winter. Some preventative maintenance will protect your homes value and help prevent the need for expensive repairs.
08/25/97 - Make Roll Out Shelves For Your Kitchen Base Cabinets: With a roll out shelf in your base cabinet, you can easily reach those items stored in the back. This is a good weekend project, that will enhance the accessibility of your kitchen storage space.
08/18/97 - Questions and Answers: Hopefully, the bulletin board system will be up and running soon, and everyone will be able to post their questions, comments, etc. In the mean time, I will occasionally do a feature article showcasing the best of your email questions, comments, and suggestions.
08/11/97 - Yes, I Built a Root Cellar: Several people wrote me, asking if that was a root cellar in the background of some of my pictures. Yes, I built a root cellar, using standard wood basement construction materials and techniques.
08/04/97 - Vacations and Home Repair Projects: Although summer weather is great for getting out and making those outside repairs and improvements, it is also a major reason why we don't get those repairs and improvements done. There are so many fun outdoor things to do, and when vacation time comes, forget it!
07/28/97 - Pour a Concrete Driveway: If your driveway needs replacing, or if (like me ) you've never had one before, here are some tips and techniques to make removing that old driveway and putting down a new one as easy and painless as possible.
07/21/97 - Building a Deck, Part Three: Building: We're finally going to get started with the actual construction. We will measure things out and dig holes for posts, place beams, string joists, and lay decking. All right! This is the fun part.
07/14/97 - Bathroom Tile For Under Twenty Dollars: A few small cans of paint, some masking tape, and lot's of imagination are all that's needed to do a bathroom wall makeover.
07/07/97 - Install a Storm Door: It can be accomplished in an afternoon, and will enhance the beauty of your home for years to come. It will add insulation, protect your door from the elements, and provide ventilation.
06/30/97 - Fastening Things to the Wall: Curtain rods, towel bars, and large pictures need to be fastened securely to the wall, but the "studs" are seldom located where you need them. Special wall anchors are available that will support quite a bit of weight when just fastened into the sheetrock.
06/23/97 - Building a Deck, Part Two: Preparing: The next step is to get everything ready to go. The disruption of running out of some material (or money), or having the police show up at your door, because you don't have a necessary permit can be very frustrating, so it is best to do some preparation for the actual building phase.
06/16/97 - Building a Deck, Part One: Planning: Before you can actually build your deck, you must figure out what you want and where you want it. What it will ultimately look like depends on many factors, including available space, location of utilities and other existing features, and the size of your wallet.
06/09/97 - Home Repair on Father's Day: Father's Day weekend would be the ideal time to take care of some of those special projects that have been waiting for your attention.
06/02/97 - Home Is Where You Hang Your Hat (and Coat): Coat hooks are available in a wide variety of sizes and styles from your neighborhood hardware store or lumber yard. Fasten them to a board, attach to the wall, and you've got a place to hang extra coats and hats.
05/26/97 - Install Sink Front Flip Outs For Added Storage: There are numerous suppliers that sell a kit to make the false drawer fronts on your kitchen sink base cabinet open up with storage behind. Although small, two of these kits will add enough storage space to clear up the scouring pads, scrub brushes, and other clutter around the kitchen sink.
05/19/97 - Saving Molding and Decorative Trim For Reuse: After a repair, you must reuse the trim, or replace it in the entire room. Replacing would double the cost of the job, and besides, you love the old trim and want to keep it. Here's how.
05/12/97 - Patching Larger Holes in Drywall: Spotting nail holes is easy. Here's how to repair much larger holes without replacing sheetrock. Also includes a tip on textured walls.
05/05/97 - Eliminate Surprises When Cutting Into a Wall: You can do a lot to determine what is inside that wall, and then decide if you really want to cut into it.