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Exterior Painting
Easy 2 DIY — Nothing gives your home a fresh new look quite like painting. You can change the color, touch up the appearance, and protect your home from the elements. Painting also adds value to your home, and can make a great first impression -- what ...More…
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Deck 4: Installing the Deck Ledger
Easy 2 DIY — The ledger is one of the most critical parts of your new deck. It attaches the deck to your house and it is also provides the reference point for laying out the deck for construction. Because of its importance, the ledger must be correctly ...More…
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Deck 7: Installing Deck Joists
Easy 2 DIY — Installing the decking joists the will provide the framing platform for the deck boards is the seventh step in our series on building your deck. Before you can install the joists, the ledger should be in place along the house and the girders ...More…
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Deck 3: Deck Marking & Layout
Easy 2 DIY — Marking and layout is the third step in building your deck. The layout is possibly the most important step after you have made the decision to proceed. The placement of the footings is critical to the location of the support posts, which will ...More…
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Deck 1: Planning a Deck
Easy 2 DIY — Once you have decided you can no longer live without a deck in your backyard, your first step is to start the planning process. The planning process is simple, fun, and can be done in a relatively short period of time. Whether you plan on hiring ...More…
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Deck 10: Installing the Deck Railing
Easy 2 DIY — Deck railings are important to both the safety and the aesthetic appearance of your deck. In other words, a railing is the perfect blend of "strength and beauty". A deck railing must be built to comply with your local code requirements. For ...More…
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Deck 5: Deck Post Holes & Foundations
Easy 2 DIY — This tutorial will guide you through the process digging the deck post holes and then mixing and pouring the concrete. Before the concrete completely sets, you will then position the precast concrete piers. You should have a fairly comprehensive ...More…
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Deck 6: Installing Deck Posts & Beams
Easy 2 DIY — In this sixth part in the series on building your deck, you will be installing the structure that will support the joists and flooring of your deck. It is critical that these parts are sturdy and solid. Before you begin framing your deck, you ...More…
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Deck 2: Deck Structural Design
Easy 2 DIY — Now that you have the conceptual design for your deck, and you plan on doing this on your own, it is time to develop the structural elements and material specifications. No matter if you complete the project yourself or hire a contractor, this ...More…
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Deck 8: Installing Deck Boards
Easy 2 DIY — Now that the deck frame and joists are in place and ready to support the weight of everything that you put on your deck, you can install the decking, or floor, of your deck. You have a variety of materials to choose from - pressure-treated wood, ...More…
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Installing a Ridge Vent
Easy 2 DIY — Roof ventilation principles are very straightforward -- a cool attic is a happy attic! You need to create a flow of air that enters the overhang of your roof through soffit vents, then flows straight up through the rafters and out through a ridge ...More…
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Applying Permanent Weather-stripping
Easy 2 DIY — Feel that chilly draft coming through your doors and windows? It might not be as difficult or costly to solve as you might think! In older homes, your doors and windows are likely the largest source of wasted heating and cooling efficiency. You ...More…