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Setting fence posts involves digging a hole three times the diameter of the post, leveling the post straight up and down, hammering it into the ground and pouring concrete into the hole. Use scrap wood to brace a post before the concrete is poured with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Different types of siding on houses include vinyl siding, hardwood, cedar or redwood siding, and brick siding, all of which are applied to the exterior of the main structure of the house. Add value to a home by building up higher-quality siding with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Repairing a wooden fence can be done by either adding a middle runner to discourage bowing of the wood or by replacing broken boards, keeping in mind that the board will contract through the years. Maintain a wooden fence with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Building a wooden fence begins with mapping out the perimeter, marking where each post will go, leveling the vertical posts in the ground and screwing or nailing in an upper and lower runner before attaching the fence boards. Build a fence up to 6 feet tall using two runners with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Installing a wooden fence requires first laying out the perimeter of the fence, mapping out the post spacing, digging holes for each post to rest below the frost line and leveling the posts vertically before hammering them into the ground. Build an upper and lower runner across the main fence posts with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
To install wood fences, locate where each main post will be, dig holes three times the post diameters, secure each post in poured concrete and locate where the gates of the fence will be. Use extra runners to reinforce a wood fence gate with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Painting an interior concrete floor requires cleaning the surface with a concrete etching solution, rolling on an epoxy-based paint and allowing the floor to dry for 36 to 48 hours. Work in small areas at a time when painting a concrete floor with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Cutting angles with a miter saw is helpful when cutting interior molding, whether cutting angles for an inside corner or an outside corner. Set miter saw at a 45-degree angle to cut molding for corners with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Putting up fence panels requires first determining what size panels will work for the yard, as each panel can be from 5 to 8 feet long depending on the total length of the perimeter. Install fence panels of the same size to make the job easier with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Choosing a siding color depends on whether the siding is used as an accent or as an allover covering for the house, as accents are generally neutral to match the trim. Choose a neutral color for long-term value, or choose a louder color to satisfy personal taste, with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
When selecting vinyl siding colors, choose natural colors that coordinate with the trim and gutters when the siding is used as an accent, but choose more unique colors for allover siding. Find the right color for vinyl siding with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Removing mold from vinyl siding can be done by mixing one part bleach to four parts of water in a bucket or by simply adding bleach in the dispenser of a pressure washer. Eliminate bleach from vinyl siding, making sure to rinse off the bleach solution, with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
When pressure washing aluminum siding, use a low setting on the pressure washer, apply the soap from the bottom up, and rinse the area from the top down. Avoid spraying directly into siding seams with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Cleaning aluminum siding is best done using a low setting on a pressure washer, scrubbing stubborn areas with a bristled brush and rinsing the area from the top down. Avoid denting aluminum siding while cleaning with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Enamel paint is formulated for durability to paint surfaces such as chairs, outdoor furniture, molding, trim and doors, and it is available in a water-based formula and an oil-based formula. Choose an enamel paint best suited for the task with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
A gable roof is designed to come to a point in a triangular shape, whether the gable is seen on the front and rear of the house or on either side. Understand the different pitches and designs of gable roofs with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Metalworking hand tools include a vice to hold the object in place, a hacksaw to cut through the metal and a flat file to eliminate sharp burrs from the freshly-cut edge. Gather tools specifically designed for metalworking with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Use a satin paint in high-traffic areas that require more durability, such as the kitchen or the bathroom, as higher sheen in a paint results in higher durability. Use a satin paint, which can be cleaned easily, with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Vinyl siding is not damaged by Clorox bleach, as bleach is actually an excellent cleaning solution to remove dirt, mold and grime from the vinyl surface. Pour Clorox in a pressure washer to clean vinyl siding with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
The best way to stain a fence is to use a roller and a brush for larger areas, where a spray applicator is usually best for lattice work and other fencing spaced wider apart. Stain a fence three weeks after its installation with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Lubricating a lock is best done by spraying a bit of WD40 onto the area, working the lubricant in by turning the lock a few times and wiping down the excess. Keep locks lubricated and working smoothly with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Building a cheap fence can be done by making a shorter fence, spacing the slats further apart, using nails instead of screws and minimizing the number of gates. Reduce costs of building a fence with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
A good cleaner for vinyl siding is a solution of one part dish soap to 10 parts water for mild dirt or a mixture of one part bleach to four parts water to get rid of mold and mildew. Pour bleach or dish soap into a pressure washer to clean vinyl siding with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
To measure a floor in square feet, measure the length and width of the room, multiply those together, and subtract any islands or cut-ins that appear in the room. Add 5 percent to 10 percent to the square footage of a room when ordering flooring supplies with advice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance.
Home improvement and maintenance is a great way to repair and replace broken items in a home. Additionally, home remodeling can bring an outdated home to contemporary standards or can maintain the classic or historical look of the home. Home repair is often the last thing homeowners want to spend money and time on. However, as many DIYers know, homeowners can do their own home repair with instructions from home renovation and construction professionals. In this free video series on home maintenance, a licensed remodeling contractor demonstrates a few projects to improve the home. Learn to build a wooden fence by mapping out the perimeter, burying the posts and building the runners. Find out how to clean vinyl siding, and even get advice on choosing the right siding colors. Clean the exterior, build additions, and add value to a home through a few simple home improvement projects.
Tim Gipson Tim Gipson is a home repair specialist and remodeling contractor in Nashville, Tenn. He holds a MST and BS from Middle Tennessee University. Gipson is insured, licensed and bonded with the state of Tennessee.dkdk
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