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Although a porcelain throne can last at least 15 years, the seat attached to it typically does not. The average toilet seat lasts just 5 to 7 years before it cracks, begins to shift notic...
A durable finish for woodworking pieces, furniture, and flooring, varnish beautifies wood and protects it from scratches and stains. To the uninitiated, achieving a smooth and lustrous lo...
This post has been brought to you by Thompson's WaterSeal. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. Choose Your Deck Finish WiselyThere are lots of ways to refinish a deck. If y...
Low-cost additions to any landscape, easy-to-make garden trellises can be used to introduce shade or privacy, or to support climbing vegetables or flowering vines. Typically, a trellis co...
A fast and easy way to freshen the look of your shower is to install new shower valve trim. If your trim resembles mine on the day that I undertook this project, then it's either conspicu...
Laying sod is a great way to have a lawn without the interminable wait for seeds to germinate and grow, but don’t kid yourself—it’s a big, time-consuming job. However, carefully executing...
Installing a new shower head is not quite as easy as changing a light bulb, but almost. [resource-list]Step 1As you begin, decide whether or not to keep the existing shower arm—that is, t...
Making good decisions is the key to minimizing near- and long-term costs related to any home improvement. This is especially true for large, complex jobs like reroofing. In this particula...
A fence introduces not only privacy and security to your property, but it can also enhance curb appeal and safely corral your pets and kids. If you plan on building a fence, the logical p...
So you’re in the market for a new furnace, maybe because the old one is hopelessly inefficient, or because Hurricane Sandy flooded your basement, or because you’ve decided to switch fuel ...
