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a1Jim

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Grout dye

11-23-2020 02:30 PM by MikeDe

2622 views | 5 comments
paint drying rack

01-27-2020 01:44 AM by smiod

8695 views | 26 comments
knock down hvlp spray booth

01-27-2020 01:34 AM by smiod

8675 views | 17 comments
Laundry cabinets

02-26-2019 04:12 AM by smiod

11288 views | 84 comments
Kitchen Remodel

02-20-2019 07:44 PM by UKkid89

11614 views | 296 comments
Barbecue and visual pleasure- 2 in 1

01-11-2019 08:31 PM by Pechnik

16464 views | 222 comments
Contemporary Master Bath Project

09-26-2018 11:18 PM by MoshupTrail

18519 views | 280 comments
Elegant Modern Foyer

09-26-2018 10:27 PM by MoshupTrail

18506 views | 288 comments
Kitchen Makeover

08-27-2018 06:30 PM by smiod

17990 views | 280 comments
Custom Trapezoid Door in a built in bookshelf

06-09-2018 05:13 PM by BenhamDesign

23167 views | 277 comments
Fireplace Mantel

05-12-2018 09:20 PM by BenhamDesign

19816 views | 285 comments
Custom Staircase and Handrail

05-06-2018 06:30 PM by BenhamDesign

16811 views | 226 comments
50 ft deck

04-27-2018 04:30 PM by a1Jim

34512 views | 211 comments
Bathroom renovation London

04-13-2018 01:29 AM by PWPainting

24992 views | 196 comments
Bathroom Vanity

02-01-2018 09:49 PM by smiod

37197 views | 264 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 ...

17371 reads | 9 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

9918 reads | 17 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

18973 reads | 325 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...

14835 reads | 71 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...

20073 reads | 358 comments | Continue reading »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

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20160 reads | 324 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

18423 reads | 558 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...

19196 reads | 196 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...

20314 reads | 55 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

20567 reads | 808 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

13464 reads | 54 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...

12937 reads | 66 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

12475 reads | 208 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...

14558 reads | 14 comments | Continue reading »
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

9918 views | 17 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

18973 views | 325 comments | Watch this video »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

View on YouTube

20160 views | 324 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

18423 views | 558 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...

19196 views | 196 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...

20314 views | 55 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

20567 views | 808 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

13464 views | 54 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...

12937 views | 66 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

12475 views | 208 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

11770 views | 59 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

10133 views | 20 comments | Watch this video »
How to prevent your door from freezing shut

01-23-2018 02:48 AM by woodify

View on YouTube

11383 views | 4 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

10007 views | 8 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

11427 views | 13 comments | Watch this video »

Forum Topics \| 5 recently active \| view all »	Replies	Last post
Why can't Shark Bite fittings be sold in California or Vermont? 06-21-2011 01:42 AM by crank49 in Tools, Hardware & Accessories I just installed a new faucet in my kitchen and decided to use Shark Bite fit...	761	09-29-2021 01:24 AM
Converting shed to living space 12-29-2017 02:42 PM by Furnitude in Home Building & Construction This is the pole barn/shed in my backyard. For historical preservation an...	539	09-28-2021 12:15 PM
Dealing with plaster that is crumbling at the touch 06-07-2012 04:40 PM by stefang in Interior Home Improvement Problem with a Basement roomMy son bought and old, but well made house built ...	10	09-28-2021 11:55 AM
Wall Hung Face Frame Cabinet Rail and Stile Dimensions 07-05-2016 09:25 PM by JIMMIEM in Interior Home Improvement I’m building a wall hung Face Frame Cabinet. It will be 36” Tall...	12	09-28-2021 11:55 AM
Hanging a door 03-09-2011 03:37 AM by BobD in Interior Home Improvement My friend wants me to help him hang his wooden front door, that was removed f...	16	09-28-2021 11:38 AM

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Why can't Shark Bite fittings be sold in California or Vermont?	crank49	09-29-2021 01:24 AM	sign in to use this feature
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Converting shed to living space	Furnitude	09-28-2021 12:15 PM	sign in to use this feature
Dealing with plaster that is crumbling at the touch	stefang	09-28-2021 11:55 AM	sign in to use this feature
Wall Hung Face Frame Cabinet Rail and Stile Dimensions	JIMMIEM	09-28-2021 11:55 AM	sign in to use this feature
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