Month: October 2020

Today I’m here to show you how to turn a really nasty backyard (like mine!) into a glorious restored masterpiece through a complete lawn restoration! We’re freshening up the grass, adding in a new cedar hedge, sod layer, and berm. We’re going over all the steps today as to how you can DIY the lawn
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We haven’t quite closed the door on October, but Wayfair is getting ahead of the holiday shopping madness this year by launching their Black Friday Sneak Preview Sale early. The name is a mouthful, but the deals aren’t—they’re offering up to 60 percent off on just about every category, from sofas to area rugs and everything in between. Whether you’re shopping
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Pegboard is a tempered hardboard with pre-drilled holes designed to be strong enough to support most household hand tools. Pegboards on garage walls provide an excellent way to store and organize your tools in plain sight. This guide reviews the steps for how to hang a pegboard and make use of garage storage space that
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It’s roof renovation day! For everybody who has been asking for a video on how to do your roofing, it is today! Now, I am not an expert, I don’t like roofing. It’s a lot of really hard work and to be honest with you, I’m getting to be that age where if I fell
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Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows the basic tools required for most plumbing projects. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Cost: $10 and Up Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Beginning Plumbers: Water Pump Pliers Adjustable Open End Wrench Basin Wrench 4-in-1 screwdriver Plunger Closet Auger Plumbing snake Steps: 1.
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With winter fast approaching, now is the time to redesign anything at home that’ll set you up for remote work success. Days will soon be getting shorter, and for some, the weather will be getting chillier, so tips that’ll help you stay focused, productive, and uplifted indoors are worth incorporating into your space. If you
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There’s no denying that climate change is real—2020 alone has brought record-shattering wildfires and hurricanes. While many of the changes that must be made to counter the effects of climate change need to come from corporations, there are things you can do as a consumer to reduce your carbon footprint and help keep excess waste out of landfills.
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Interior designer Amber Lewis of Amber Interiors transformed a builder grade guest bathroom on a $1,000 budget. Get details on this bathroom upgrade, here: http://low.es/1KdfnJ5 For more ideas to improve your home, check out Lowe’s How-To Library or our other social media channels: Lowe’s – http://www.lowes.com/how-to-library Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/lowes Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/lowes Pinterest – http://www.pinterest.com/lowes
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Winter is coming. Bum, bum, bum! Which is why we’re going to go through a whole pile of information today, including how to winterize (or winter proof) your house. Now depending on if your house is a new build or an older home, the steps you take to winter proof will be different for everyone.
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Today I’m sharing with my secret vinyl siding weapon. It’s a vinyl siding tool that costs less than ten bucks, and can save you tens of thousands of dollars in the long run! If you’re working with vinyl siding you need this tool in your back pocket. 🔧 Buy the Crescent Siding Removal Tool here:
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How to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring in a Bathroom and it looks like a tile floor! Thanks to Salesforce for sponsoring a portion of this video! Go to https://salesforce.com/fixbuild to learn more 🎥 What to Watch Next: How to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring as a Beginner – https://youtu.be/6KEthELQfro 10 Beginner Mistakes Installing Vinyl Flooring –
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When it’s time to move to a smaller home, these tips will help you save the memories while minimizing clutter in your new place. Moving into a new house is often bittersweet. You are excited for the change, but sad to leave a home so full of memories. Downsizing can be even harder — a
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Wood-finishing expert Bruce Johnson shares his secrets for applying a professional-quality stain and varnish finish. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Finish a Wood Table: – 120-, 150-, and 180-grit sandpaper [https://amzn.to/31q4Lb8], for smoothing the wood – Oil-based wood conditioner ,
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Today I’m coming to you from a bathroom! We just finished this custom bathroom a few months ago, and I want to walk you through all the details about how to build your own custom bathroom (the affordable way). Because the truth is: if you understand the products that are available to do your own
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