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Grout dye

11-23-2020 02:30 PM by MikeDe

5456 views | 6 comments
paint drying rack

01-27-2020 01:44 AM by smiod

12389 views | 25 comments
knock down hvlp spray booth

01-27-2020 01:34 AM by smiod

11629 views | 18 comments
Laundry cabinets

02-26-2019 04:12 AM by smiod

15092 views | 77 comments
Kitchen Remodel

02-20-2019 07:44 PM by UKkid89

15567 views | 293 comments
Barbecue and visual pleasure- 2 in 1

01-11-2019 08:31 PM by Pechnik

54462 views | 295 comments
Contemporary Master Bath Project

09-26-2018 11:18 PM by MoshupTrail

34958 views | 281 comments
Elegant Modern Foyer

09-26-2018 10:27 PM by MoshupTrail

46623 views | 320 comments
Kitchen Makeover

08-27-2018 06:30 PM by smiod

33749 views | 297 comments
Custom Trapezoid Door in a built in bookshelf

06-09-2018 05:13 PM by BenhamDesign

38807 views | 281 comments
Fireplace Mantel

05-12-2018 09:20 PM by BenhamDesign

49658 views | 316 comments
Custom Staircase and Handrail

05-06-2018 06:30 PM by BenhamDesign

21561 views | 232 comments
50 ft deck

04-27-2018 04:30 PM by a1Jim

37672 views | 209 comments
Bathroom renovation London

04-13-2018 01:29 AM by PWPainting

31260 views | 214 comments
Bathroom Vanity

02-01-2018 09:49 PM by smiod

41093 views | 228 comments

Blog Entries | 15 most recent | view all »

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Home Performance & Energy Efficiency #1: High Energy Bills? The Problem May be Your HVAC Ducts

10-19-2020 06:12 PM by CyFree

When homeowners begin experiencing things like unusually high energy bills, rooms that are too cold or too hot, their first thought is usually about replacing or upgrading their existing HVAC system. While updating an old system to a newer, more ...

82076 reads | 27 comments | Continue reading »
Easier way to replace a snowblower auger belt

01-19-2020 04:23 AM by woodify

Replace an auger belt on your snowblower yourself.View on YouTube

13546 reads | 11 comments | Continue reading »
Building a Wood Fence #1: Installing a Gate Latch

07-21-2019 01:49 AM by woodify

I upgraded the latch on my fence. Here’s how:View on YouTube

25000 reads | 431 comments | Continue reading »
Kitchen Cabinet Doors

01-14-2019 05:17 PM by Renaissance_Man

Having seen one of my earlier attempts at making kitchen cabinet doors (which weren’t all that great), my wife informed me that she wanted new kitchen cabinet doors for her birthday. A little background. Our kitchen cabinets are original...

18300 reads | 61 comments | Continue reading »
Sanding machine communication line and ground line burnout.

01-05-2019 04:49 PM by fkwoodcnc

The cause of the burnout is caused by burning the earth wire. 1. Change the earth wire first. 2. Remove the neutral wire with the red mark. 3. Replace the two burnt communication wires. Last time we suggest that the earth wire m...

23001 reads | 353 comments | Continue reading »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

View on YouTube

24300 reads | 432 comments | Continue reading »
Stop Squeaky Doors

08-04-2018 07:02 PM by woodify

I made a quick tip video on how I stop my door hinges from squeaking. View on YouTube

21893 reads | 644 comments | Continue reading »
Building the Arch Top Bookshelf

06-16-2018 05:30 PM by BenhamDesign

This bookshelf was built using walnut to follow the existing architecture of the home and to spruce up the curved drywall corners that where previously installed as the ache. The interior designer of the project had the alcove of the bookshelf fa...

22726 reads | 192 comments | Continue reading »
Building a Custom Trapezoid door for a built in bookshelf

06-09-2018 05:21 PM by BenhamDesign

This project started out being a built in bookshelf, but the client decided to move the bookshelf out away from the wall to create a small room behind it to be used as a meditation and message area when taking a break from work. If you are inte...

24910 reads | 50 comments | Continue reading »
Building Raised Garden Beds

06-04-2018 02:39 AM by woodify

I built some raised garden beds for the backyard.View on YouTube

23691 reads | 796 comments | Continue reading »
Washer Toss Game

05-20-2018 02:31 PM by woodify

This is a great family game for the backyard or any yard. View on YouTube

18452 reads | 354 comments | Continue reading »
Building a Custom Staircase and Handrail

05-06-2018 06:28 PM by BenhamDesign

This custom staircase and handrail is made from Hickory and stained to go with the wood flooring that was installed at the top of the stairs. The Craftsman style design was derived from some of the architecture in the house. you can watch it be...

15814 reads | 63 comments | Continue reading »
Ceiling mount your extension ladder

05-06-2018 02:43 AM by woodify

In this video I show you how to mount an extension ladder on the ceiling. View on YouTube

14955 reads | 246 comments | Continue reading »
HomeRefurbers.com #2: Respect For Others

04-26-2018 07:46 PM by Cricket

In this community members are expected to treat each other with respect at all times. There will always be disagreements and fusses between members. It is simply human nature. We truly encourage members to discuss and openly share their tho...

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HomeRefurbers.com #1: Community Rules

04-26-2018 07:40 PM by Cricket

DISCLAIMER: The content on HomeRefurbers.com includes information and activities where the potential of serious injury or death exists. HomeRefurbers.com does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site...

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Videos | 15 most recent | view all »

Easier way to replace a snowblower auger belt

01-19-2020 04:23 AM by woodify

Replace an auger belt on your snowblower yourself.View on YouTube

13546 views | 11 comments | Watch this video »
Building a Wood Fence #1: Installing a Gate Latch

07-21-2019 01:49 AM by woodify

I upgraded the latch on my fence. Here’s how:View on YouTube

25000 views | 431 comments | Watch this video »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

View on YouTube

24300 views | 432 comments | Watch this video »
Stop Squeaky Doors

08-04-2018 07:02 PM by woodify

I made a quick tip video on how I stop my door hinges from squeaking. View on YouTube

21893 views | 644 comments | Watch this video »
Building the Arch Top Bookshelf

06-16-2018 05:30 PM by BenhamDesign

This bookshelf was built using walnut to follow the existing architecture of the home and to spruce up the curved drywall corners that where previously installed as the ache. The interior designer of the project had the alcove of the bookshelf fa...

22726 views | 192 comments | Watch this video »
Building a Custom Trapezoid door for a built in bookshelf

06-09-2018 05:21 PM by BenhamDesign

This project started out being a built in bookshelf, but the client decided to move the bookshelf out away from the wall to create a small room behind it to be used as a meditation and message area when taking a break from work. If you are inte...

24910 views | 50 comments | Watch this video »
Building Raised Garden Beds

06-04-2018 02:39 AM by woodify

I built some raised garden beds for the backyard.View on YouTube

23691 views | 796 comments | Watch this video »
Washer Toss Game

05-20-2018 02:31 PM by woodify

This is a great family game for the backyard or any yard. View on YouTube

18452 views | 354 comments | Watch this video »
Building a Custom Staircase and Handrail

05-06-2018 06:28 PM by BenhamDesign

This custom staircase and handrail is made from Hickory and stained to go with the wood flooring that was installed at the top of the stairs. The Craftsman style design was derived from some of the architecture in the house. you can watch it be...

15814 views | 63 comments | Watch this video »
Ceiling mount your extension ladder

05-06-2018 02:43 AM by woodify

In this video I show you how to mount an extension ladder on the ceiling. View on YouTube

14955 views | 246 comments | Watch this video »
How to move appliances without damaging your floors

03-08-2018 02:46 AM by woodify

I had to move my stove to fix my countertop recently. This is how I did it without damaging my floor.View on YouTube

13464 views | 56 comments | Watch this video »
Wall Mounted Lumber Rack

02-25-2018 04:47 PM by woodify

I made this lumber rack to space space in my workshop. View on YouTube

11989 views | 16 comments | Watch this video »
How to prevent your door from freezing shut

01-23-2018 02:48 AM by woodify

View on YouTube

12880 views | 3 comments | Watch this video »
Extra Large Storage Cabinets

01-14-2018 03:32 PM by woodify

I recently build two large storage cabinets with doors for my garage.View on YouTube

11637 views | 6 comments | Watch this video »
Project Recap 2017

12-31-2017 06:23 PM by woodify

Here’s a recap of all my 2017 DIY videos.View on YouTube

13350 views | 10 comments | Watch this video »

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DELETE 04-22-2008 04:54 PM by northwoodsman in Exterior Home Improvement DELETE	33	06-08-2023 07:55 PM
Window surround for off level wall 08-25-2013 07:42 PM by cajun_duck in Interior Home Improvement My wife and I own an old house. We replaced all of the windows, and the fron...	2	06-08-2023 09:56 AM
Privacy Fence Idea 08-20-2012 12:25 AM by MsDebbieP in Exterior Home Improvement I was at a wedding this weekend at a park pavilion. The west wall was quite i...	43	06-08-2023 09:44 AM
Blind cabinets and dishwashers 06-12-2013 08:00 AM by Derakon in Interior Home Improvement I want to install a dishwasher in my kitchen, which looks like this: I...	98	06-08-2023 05:24 AM
Wood casing for metal door jambs 08-08-2011 05:01 AM by woodgu in Interior Home Improvement A church has asked me about installing stained wood casings around there inte...	3	06-07-2023 01:58 PM

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