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How to Install Stone Veneer

Prepare the surface., Apply a moisture vapor barrier if you're doing an exterior application., Create a barrier of...

27 steps 4 min Advanced
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How to Install Sill Plates

Order your wood., Cover the wood with a tarp., Measure the distance for the sill plate with a tape measure. , Cut the...

15 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Install Vinyl Siding

Think about why you want to install vinyl siding., Consider hiring a contractor., Gather your tools and materials...

20 steps 10 min Advanced
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How to Install Floor Tile

Install cement board first if you're dealing with just a subfloor., The cement in mortar and grout is a serious...

26 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Install a Tin Tile Backsplash

Measure the area of the space you need to fill., Remove any old tiles or paneling you may have installed previously...

4 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Install Slate Tile

Remove the baseboard trim around the area you want to cover with slate tile., Remove the carpet, laminate or other...

37 steps 4 min Advanced
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How to Panel a Wall

Select the type of paneling you like best, as there are many wood options to choose among., Measure the room you would...

14 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Install Glass Tile

Check your surface for structural integrity., Add a base material if you don't have one., Create your guide lines...

18 steps 9 min Advanced
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How to Install Travertine Tile

Remove any previous covering., Measure the area you intend to tile., Purchase all the supplies., Prepare the surface...

17 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Install Tile

Make sure your base is strong., Install cement board., Check for level as you go., Reinforce the joints., Create the...

21 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Build a Carpenter Bee Trap

Gather the supplies you will need for the project., Get your tools out, and set up saw horses or a work table for...

18 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Get Rid of Drain Flies

Identify the problem areas., Dry all the drain areas before going to bed., Place a strip of clear tape over each...

18 steps 4 min Advanced
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How to Spider Proof a Shed

Install a draft strip and weatherstripping at the shed’s entrance., Caulk windows and any cracks or gaps., Seal any...

3 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Remove Hardwood Floor

Map out the removal area., Lay down tarps to control the spread of dust and debris., Equip with the proper safety...

12 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Install a Floating Floor

Evaluate the space where you plan to install the floating flooring., If your subfloor is concrete, cover it with a wood...

19 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Install Bamboo Floors

Finish other remodeling projects first., Remove all furniture from the room., Remove the old carpeting, baseboard, and...

26 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Install Parquet

Clean the subfloor., Level the subfloor., Replace any damaged areas in the subfloor., Tighten any loose areas of the...

4 steps 1 min Easy

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