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How to Apply an Aliphatic Resin

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Aliphatic resin is an adhesive that comes in the brand names of Duro Professional, Elmer's Carpenter's Glue and Franklin Titebond Glue. Aliphatic resin is known as yellow glue and is typically used for cabinetry and furniture making and repair. ... more »

How to Buy a CNC Router

By eHow Computers Editor

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A CNC (computer numerical control) router is a multipurpose machine. You can use it to cut wood, plastic or metal, as well as engrave or route out letters on signs. Whatever your project--furniture making, fabricating or engraving--you may be in ... more »

How to Buy Sandpaper

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Sandpaper is sold by grit number. The higher the number, the finer the finish you'll get from it... more »

How to Buy Wholesale Precast Concrete Balusters

By dreamsound2

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Purchasing concrete balusters can be expensive. However, if you locate a wholesaler of concrete balusters, you can save over 50 percent off the regular retail price. By following this guide, you can buy wholesale precast concrete balusters online ... more »

How to Choose Lumber for Building a Deck

By CapeGuy

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Options for decking material abound these days, with a range of wood species--and wood alternatives--available at just about every home center and lumber yard. If you're sure you want wood, but not sure which wood, here's some information to help ... more »

How to cut and prepare logs for a handcrafted log home

By westerngirl

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Have you ever notice the appearance of a handcrafted log home? Their beauty is remarkable. If you have ever wanted to build your own log home here is how you would cut, move, dry, peel, and stack you logs... more »

How to Hire Construction Workers

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Anyone in charge of a large remodeling job must hire construction workers that can do the job well and expeditiously. Follow these steps to hire the right people for the job... more »

How to Install a Closet-Organizer System

By almlblelr

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If you're looking for a quick-fix solution to your closet clutter a manufactured off-the-shelf system may be perfect for you. You just buy it and install it... more »

How to Make a Magnetic Tool Rack

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A magnetic tool rack makes keeping your tools together simple and easy. Magnetic tool racks mount on the wall of your work area or garage and help keep tools organized. You can make more than one rack to handle a large tool collection. Read on to ... more »

How to make Cobb

By pianistic

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Cob is an ancient building material that is composed of sand, earth high in clay, straw, and water. These materials are mixed together by hands and feet to form a mud that when dry, is nearly as hard as concrete. Cob is used to construct ... more »

How to make your log home more Eco-friendly.

By westerngirl

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Eco-friendly building ideas for anyone who truly aspires to a more green lifestyle... more »

How to pick the best paint finish for you (flat, semi gloss, gloss)

By FUSILLI1OF4

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Ever wonder about the differences in paint finish when choosing paint for your home? Which finish will hide imperfections best? Which is the easiest to clean? Which has the highest glossiest sheen? Which holds up best to constant scrubbing? ... more »

How to Plan your Materials list (for Fence Building and any other Construction Projects)

By MrMaranatha

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You want to build a fence (Or other Construction) but dont know where to start... start by printing out these instructions on "How to plan your Materials list" then do some math. Its pretty strieght forward regardless whether its a ... more »

How to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle With Freecycle

By Virginia DeBolt

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Freecycle has over 4,000 groups and over 4,000,000 members who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reusing and recyling so that good stuff stays out of landfills. If you've ever felt a pang when throwing ... more »

How to Set Ceramic Tile

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Decorative ceramic tile adds a touch of elegance to any room. With the right equipment and techniques, you can easily lay ceramic tile yourself. This article will describe each step in detail and offer helpful tips to ensure the most professional ... more »

How to Use Insulated Concrete

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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While discussing reincarnation one night a friend told me that he wanted to come back as a Styrofoam coffee cup because that way he’d last forever. Polystyrene is light, durable, sound absorbing, and renowned for its insulation. Bond it with ... more »

How to Use the PSP Building Method

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In the wake of environmental and energy crises, alternative building methods have become more popular. Some of these methods are rooted in traditional building styles. One such method is known as Post/Shoring/Polyethylene, or PSP. The PSP ... more »

How to Build a Carport

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A carport is an excellent way to store your car and protect it from the elements. It is fast to build, easy, and also much cheaper than you might think. In this article, we will discuss how to build a carport from scratch in under two days, and ... more »

How to Choose your Building Materials

By MrMaranatha

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In this "How to" I will give you some guidlines and cautions that will help you to choose quality materials at a descent price for your area. Materials and thier prices vary from area to area and from one supplier to the next... also ... more »

How to Design Creative Outdoor Rooms in Your Backyard

By L V Paganini

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Jazz Up Your Outdoor Space with Imagination. OK, so far this summer has been hot, hot, HOT!!!! But, normally, early morning and evening are a great time to spend some time outdoors, either as a family, or entertaining a crowd... more »

How to Drypack Over a Radiant Heat Floor

By monkeys

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How you drypack over a radiant heat floor partially depends on the type of radiant heat you have installed--hydroponic or electric. Of course, each hydroponic system differs slightly. Here are a few basic tips when using pex tubing... more »

How to Estimate the Number of Tiles Needed for a Project

By L1onherd

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One important deciding factor that needs to be addressed is the size and shape of the tile, spacing between tiles, trim and the complexity of your design. I recommend tiles that are square or rectangular in shape if you have a room that is ... more »

How to Find A Good Contractor

By Toelken

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Finding a reliable contractor; getting bids and making a contract... more »

How to Hammer a Tiny Nail into The Wall without hurting your Fingers

By llnair2006

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How many times have you tried to hang a picture, or even tried to add shelving to your walls? How many of those times did you hit your finger? Well I got a trick for you. It will stop the hammer from ever smashing your fingers again. Give it a try... more »

How to Make Organic Paint

By DanielZielaski

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The responsibility of maintaining a sustainable environment falls directly onto the shoulders of those individuals with the ingenuity and intellect to experiment with environmentally friendly products. For many of us the prospect of eco-friendly ... more »

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