 
|
 |
Reviewing the Historic Brickwork and Facade
Bob and Chris examine the exterior facade through one of the exposed window openings. With both the interior and exterior ... |
|
 |
Revive Hardwood Floor
You may be able to renew a dull finish without completely refinishing the floor. Still, some hardwood floor manufacturers ... |
|
 |
Routine Deck Maintenance
Whether you simply wash off mold or re-stain every two years, proper deck maintenance ensures a new-looking, durable outdoor ... |
|
|
Sandblasting Interior Brick and Beams
Bob points out the newly clean beams that were sandblasted to remove more than a century of industrial grease and grime. The ... |
|
|
Saw Tune-Up
Before and after each use, check the saw's safety mechanisms. Make sure that blade guards are operating properly and smoothly. ... |
|
|
Sawdust Collection
If you don't yet have a sawdust collection system set up in your workshop, an intermediate step is to use plastic trash bags ... |
|
|
Sawdust Collection System
As a practical matter, workshops can be set up just about anywhere space is available. But if you set up in a basement, ... |
|
|
Selecting the Right Paint Sheen
The sheen or gloss of a paint will determine its ability to hide flaws, enhance architectural features, or make for easy ... |
|
|
Shop Cleaning
You can attach a length of soft copper tubing to extend the reach of a blow gun nozzle used with an air compressor. The extra ... |
|
|
Shoveling Safety
Before you go out to shovel the snow from your driveway and walks, take a few moments to prepare yourself for what is often a ... |
|
|
Snow Shoveling
Winter means snow, and snow means shoveling. Invest in a plastic shovel because metal is a lot heavier. Choose a shovel with a ... |
|
|
Snowblower Care
At the start of the season, add fresh gas and new engine oil to your snowthrower. Check the machine’s auger and impeller and ... |
|
|
Snowblower Safety
Before starting the snowthrower, clear the operating area. Pick up all sticks, doormats, toys, electrical cords or other ... |
|
|
Snowthrower Stages
The number of stages refers to how the snowthrower moves the snow. A single stage snowthrower uses the front auger to sweep ... |
|
|
Snowthrower Types
There are three different types of snowthrower drives available: auger, wheel and track. With an auger drive, the auger (the ... |
|
|
Soak Your Bits
Clean your drill and router bits often. Use oven cleaner or soak overnight in turpentine. Wipe clean then coat with light oil. |
|
|
Spring Chimney Cleaning
Springtime is the right time to get your chimneys checked! Sweeps are generally less frantic in the spring (vs. the crazy fall ... |
|
|
Spring Cleaning
When winter is over and it's finally nice enough to venture out into your yard, the first thing you should do to ensure that ... |
|
|
Spring Cleaning Tools and Tips
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
Even if you’re diligent about cleaning year-round, when winter’s over there’s ... |
|
|
Spring Sweep
Now that the heating season is over, have a chimney sweep clean any fireplaces and flues. |
