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How to Build a Flower Box
Western red cedar was used to construct this window flower box project in one day. The naturally weather- and insect-resistant ... |
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How to Build a Wooden Lattice Screen
This western red cedar lattice fencing was a one-day project designed to screen the home recycling center. Western red cedar ... |
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How to Hang a Curio Shelf
There are a number of ways to secure a curio shelf to a wall. Installation methods may vary but should not affect the degree ... |
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How to Hang a Picture
Hanging a picture is an easy do-it-yourself project with a couple hanging options. |
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How to Use Fasteners
Proper fastening technique will prevent split wood, bent nails and damaged trim. Here is how to do it safely. |
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Installing Bellawood Hardwood Flooring
Bob joins Steve Shelowitz from Williamsburg Parquet Flooring to observe the installation of the hardwood floors in the ... |
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Installing Hardwood Flooring with Screws and Plugs
Wood floor expert Howard Brickman is on the job site installing White Oak hardwood floors from Carlisle Restoration Lumber. ... |
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Installing Western Red Cedar Decking
The concrete-block retaining wall for the deck and yard transition is complete. The walls curve as they flow into the yard and ... |
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Laying Redwood Decking
Bob confers with contractor/carpenter Cortney Lofton as he lays the redwood decking for the back porch. They discuss the nails ... |
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Leveling the Floor and Installing the Subfloor
Bob meets lead carpenter Connor McKenna from Thorough Construction, who is working with the original floor joists in ... |
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Mahogany Deck and Railings
The Mahogany railings for the elevated rear deck are being constructed, and Bob meets with Kevin Parquette who is doing the ... |
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Manufacturing Antique Cut Nails
Bob and crew travel to Wareham, Mass., to visit the Tremont Nail Mill. Tremont Nail, manufacturer of the cut nails used in the ... |
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Nail Sets
Give your molding or finish work a seamless, professional look. Here' s how: Be sure to use finish nails or smaller brads for ... |
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Nail Sizes
Nails are classified both by their length in inches and by their "penny" size, written with "D" on the package. Here's how to ... |
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Nail Spinner
You can avoid splitting or marring wood, such as hardwood molding, by using what is called a nail spinner. With this low-cost ... |
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Nailing Technique
There's more to nailing than just ready-aim-swing. Face nailing is what we all learn how to do first. Drive the nail straight ... |
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Nailing Wood
It's always preferable to nail through the thinner piece into the thicker piece. Driving the nail at an angle may not be ... |
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Nailset
When a smooth, finished appearance is necessary, stop hammering the finishing nail approximately 1/8 of an inch above the ... |
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No-Split Nails
An easy way to prevent a nail from splitting wood is by tapping the point of the nail with a hammer. This blunts the point and ... |
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One Hand Nailing
There are times when you have just one hand free to both hold the nail in place and hammer. One hand nailing is easier than it ... |
