Archive for November, 2006
Nov 30, Choose the right house paint type. Your house deserves it.
There are many types of house paint available. Modern house paint provides a remarkably tuff surface that protects, not just beautifies.Original post by Head Homeboy
PVC Gutter Cleaner
This “U” requires two 90-degree couplings and two 6-inch lengths of PVC pipe. Here’s a handy tip to help you clean out the gutters without having to climb onto your roof or a ladder. Drill 3 holes in the end of the cap and glue a threaded adaptor to the other (long) end of the &#…
Nov 29, Typically exterior painting will be a difficult home maintenance project.
Do not take any shortcuts with the exterior painting of your home. Do it right from the beginning and have many years to enjoy it.Original post by Head Homeboy
Appliances on the Blink?
How was your Thanksgiving? What a wonderful American tradition…time for taking stock of the abundance so many of us are blessed with. And it’s the gateway to the holiday season, a time for enjoying family, friends, and–of course–food.
Holidays are also a time when a kitche…
Extension Ladder Bucket Holder
Extension ladders are a must for painting on higher areas of the home. Slide the dowel through the ladder rung that’s nearest the height at which you’ll be working. Cut notches in each end of the dowel about one inch from the ends and no more than 1/3 of the way through. But where do …
(618) Roofing
One such roofing material by Decra looked like a traditional shingled roof but was actually a system of interlocking metal panels with a stone chip coating to protect the surface and assemble it look just like shingles. Simply thrust the tines of a garden fork 4- to 5-inches into the soil and thereu…
Nov 23, Painting Walls with a Roller
When you think about painting walls you probably imagine brushing and rolling the finish. This is the most popular method and makes a great do-it-yourself project for every homeowner.Original post by Head Homeboy
Attic Shelving
Attics are all about storage, but rarely is the storage organized. The length of the legs of the “L” will depend on the slope or pitch of your roof. that arrangement allows for shelving, without supports cluttering the attic floor.
One end of the “L” runs vertically atta…
Nov 1, Examine Your Choices with House Paint Samples
The application of paint samples prior to actually purchasing any paint will allow you to evaluate your choice of colors and sheen.Original post by Head Homeboy
