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Copper Gutters
Gutters are the unsung heroes of a home's exterior. When constructed from copper, this oft-overlooked detail becomes more than ... |
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Copper Pipe Joints
First use fine sandpaper to clean the inside of the fitting and the ends of the pipe. Then brush flux onto your fitting. Join ... |
 
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Fixing the Home's Gutter System
Bob reviews how keeping water out of the basement is a central concern in any basement remodeling project. Bob talks with ... |
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Gutter Basics
By diverting rain run-off from the home, gutters protect basements, crawl spaces, and siding from moisture and water ... |
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Gutter Check
Ice that may have formed over the winter in gutters can cause the gutter to pull away from the house as well as break seals in ... |
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Gutter Cleaning Tips
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
While it’s a job many of us would love to ignore, gutter cleaning is an ... |
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Gutter Wire
When inspecting or repairing gutters, take the opportunity to attach narrow gauge chicken wire along the length of the gutters ... |
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House Five: Queen Anne Victorian Porch Restoration
House five of the Elmwood project. Owner Judy Lee needs the front porch replaced on this house built in 1892. |
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How to Inspect and Repair Gutters
Routine gutter repair and inspection is vital to the performance of your home's water management system. Inspect for blockage, ... |
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How to Install and Use a Rain Barrel
A rain barrel is a water-efficient way of supplying your garden with a renewable source of water. |
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How to Pressure Wash
Pressure washing—also known as power washing—is a fast, effective way to restore siding, decking, stone and cement surfaces to ... |
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Installing Copper Lined Gutters
Bob, Ryley, carpenter Danny Ruffini, and copper work specialist Fred Mitchell install custom fabricated copper-lined wood ... |
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Installing Rain Gutters
Bob and roofer Paul Morris demonstrate gutter installation techniques. Several pieces are assembled on site to hang the ... |
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LeafGuard Gutters Installed
Bill Powers of GutterPro joins Bob at the Mashpee, Massachusetts, affordable home sites for the installation of their ... |
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Putting in Copper Gutters
Bob meets with Bob Fulmer, Sr. of Harraseeket Restoration, Inc. to see how the gutters are installed on the copper roofed ... |
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Repairing Gutters
Minimize gutter repairs by keeping them clean and maintained. |
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Repairing Water Spots
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
Water spots on ceilings and walls aren’t just unsightly—they can be a symptom of ... |
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Replacing the Gutters
The Melrose home had only one gutter left on the front, which had been neglected and was clogged with muck. In the back of the ... |
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Restoring the Front Porch
House nine of the Elmwood project. Another 1895 house, now owned by the Henderson family, gets a total front porch restoration. |
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Restoring Wooden Gutters
Here's a tip on how to increase the life of old wooden gutters. The first step is to lay a new rubber liner along the inside ... |
