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60-Minute Home Improvement Projects
Think you don’t have time for a home improvement project? Think again. Here are some ideas for quick projects that can improve ... |
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Accessible Solutions: Entrances
Most single-family homes have several different entrances including, for example, a front door, garage door, kitchen door, and ... |
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Accessible Solutions: Walkways and Front Porches
Solving specific accessibility challenges with walkways and porches. |
 
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Building a Handicapped Access Ramp
Bob Ryley builds a handicapped access ramp to this house. The concrete portion is poured at a pitch of 1in 20. The ramp ... |
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Constructing Concrete Walkway with Crushed Granite Aggregate
Bob discusses the concrete walk with the contractor. He gives Bob some tips on how to make the concrete cure harder and have ... |
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De-Icing Salts for Slippery Walks
When traveling down an icy path, it helps to know all the alternatives to prevent slipping, sliding, and accidents. |
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Decorative Techniques for Concrete Patios and Walkways
Restore your concrete patio or walkway with a custom finish. Concrete can be stamped or stained and textured to transform your ... |
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Discussing the Home's Exterior
Bob talks to Ryley about a fence and a brick path and to landscaper Susan Hoffer about a perennial and herb garden. |
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Flagstone and Fieldstone for Walls and Paths
Flagstone and fieldstone are both used outdoors, but they are different stones and cuts. Decide which use and look you want ... |
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Handicapped Accessible Ramp
Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home |
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How to Level a Brick Path
Crushed stone and masonry dust work equally well when bringing a brick path back to level. |
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How to Maintain a Snowblower
Proper maintenance of a snowblower will keep it running for years. Manufacturers recommend taking maintenance steps prior to ... |
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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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How to Repair Cracked Concrete
Concrete can crack, settle and blister as pressure and weather wear it down. The good news is that you can fix most unsafe ... |
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Icy Walkways
Smooth auger blades aren’t designed to cut through packed or icy snow so the snow may be harder to clear if your snowthrower ... |
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Installing a Brick Walkway
House six of the Elmwood project. The brick walkway goes in and the railings are replicated by Forester Moulding. |
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Installing a Wood Kitchen Countertop
Bob and Cortney install a counter around a new apron front Kolher sink. The counter is set atop the sink, scribed and marked, ... |
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Painting Cedar Shingles and Yellow Pine Shutters; Landscaping and Hardscaping
House nine of the Elmwood project. The finishing touches are done on the front porch with a Sherwin Williams latex paint on ... |
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Paving Options
If you're installing a patio or walkway, you'll find a wide variety of materials available. For an informal look, use crushed ... |
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Recycled Sawdust
Don’t throw away that sawdust. Keep some in a coffee can to throw on workshop spills. It’s also great for throwing on icy ... |
