Safety On The Job: Building Safety Into Everything You Do
If you think taking measures for the sake of safety is a pain, try a fractured leg. Accidents happen in an instant but a scar lasts forever... I used to fly airplanes and got my license in 2001. I had to learn an acronym that every pilot learns and should follow before each and every flight. I have
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Grab Bars For Bathrooms: Three Important Things To Know Before Installation
Grab Bars For Bathrooms
Whether you are looking for grab bars for yourself, a loved one or you are a handyman wanting to add installing grab bars to your arsenal of tricks, there are a some definite things that need to be considered before you begin. There is of course style to consider, but
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Sewer Smell In The House? When To Hire A Plumber May Be Now!
When to Hire a Plumber
A licensed plumber provides a vital service in every community. Just about every homeowner or business will need the service of a plumber at some point as the plumbing system is an extensive network that is fragile and complex, and events can happen leading to a problem can
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Recommended Reading For Every Handyman
Whether you're a new DIY'er looking for new projects or an old hand, every good handyman knows their project before they begin. Here is my list of book titles that I recommend for education on many aspects of being a great handyman.
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Radon Gas And Granite Countertops
Is Your Counter Top A Threat To Your Health?
There was for at least a time a major concern about granite counter tops and radon gas exposure. The truth is, there really is only a small amount of radon gas emitted from granite, but normally the amounts are so low that they do not present a danger.
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Exterior Door Installation: Preparing The Doorway For A New Door
Here's my second article in a sort of "exterior door installation" series. You can see my article on "How To Stain And Finish A Wood Door" for pictures and description of the work I did on the bare door of this project before preparing the doorway.
Transforming A Skylight Into A Work Of Art
Wow! I just finished one of the funnest projects I've done in quite some time. This skylight was pretty big, almost 8 feet across and went all the way through the attic to the roof.
The homeowner wanted to create a way to hang a chandelier by building two crossing beams centered at the bottom of
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How To Build A Bookshelf On Top Of A Half Wall For Added Storage And Safety
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Here's a half wall idea for both storage and safety where small children and 2nd floor half walls that overlook a first floor are concerned. This bookshelf project took abo
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How To Replace A Simple Light Fixture
Occasionally you may find that one of your ceiling light fixtures seems to have a mind of it's own, the switch goes on, but the light doesn't. Or, it comes on and begins to flicker or comes on then turns itself off. This is usually caused by burned wiring within the fixture itself and should be repl
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How To Build A Bookshelf On Top Of A Half Wall For Added Storage And Safety
Here's the "before" pictures
Here's a half wall idea for both storage and safety where small children and 2nd floor half walls that overlook a first floor are concerned. This bookshelf project took abo
[ read more ]
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