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Installing bathroom accessories provides you functionality in the space. The biggest hurdle to overcome is picking the... read more
Setting and hooking up a toilet is a surprisingly simple operation. With an existing fixture, shut off and disconnect the supply... read more
A house has three types of waste drains: fixture
drains, such as those at sinks and toilets; main
drains, which lead from... read more
Building a custom door takes time and expertise. Pre-hung units cost a little less than custom units, but come with everything you need -- a door, hinges, jamb, stop and casing moldings, in one complete component.
Repairing the doors in your home is something one time or another you must inevitably do. Solid wood doors warp from humid conditions, you may need to replace a rotted threshold, or the door is out of alignment...
Interior doors are usually 1 3/8-inches thick and 80 inches high. They are generally hung with two 3 1/2-inch butts. Since interior walls are thinner than exterior ones, doorjambs are only 4 5/8-inches wide...
Sooner or later, you may need to replace those door locks and deadbolts to your home. Due to a lost key or new tenants in a rental unit, a stronger, more secure lock is needed. This project can be accomplished...
If you are replacing an existing door with a unit that was not purchased prehung, you will need to install the hinges and a lockset. Plan to install the door in stages rather than as one unit. You will need the door, side and...
Old double hung windows, after years of use and numerous paint jobs, are prone to problems and are not energy efficient. However, many people consider them worth keeping because they add style or because...
In some cases, new window units fit inside old jambs. However, if the old window is a double hung unit with
counterweights, replace the entire unit -- hollow sash weight channels allow significant heat loss.
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