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Grout dye

11-23-2020 02:30 PM by MikeDe

2981 views | 7 comments
paint drying rack

01-27-2020 01:44 AM by smiod

9140 views | 26 comments
knock down hvlp spray booth

01-27-2020 01:34 AM by smiod

9070 views | 17 comments
Laundry cabinets

02-26-2019 04:12 AM by smiod

11714 views | 84 comments
Kitchen Remodel

02-20-2019 07:44 PM by UKkid89

12066 views | 296 comments
Barbecue and visual pleasure- 2 in 1

01-11-2019 08:31 PM by Pechnik

18407 views | 252 comments
Contemporary Master Bath Project

09-26-2018 11:18 PM by MoshupTrail

19637 views | 281 comments
Elegant Modern Foyer

09-26-2018 10:27 PM by MoshupTrail

20284 views | 307 comments
Kitchen Makeover

08-27-2018 06:30 PM by smiod

19665 views | 298 comments
Custom Trapezoid Door in a built in bookshelf

06-09-2018 05:13 PM by BenhamDesign

24321 views | 278 comments
Fireplace Mantel

05-12-2018 09:20 PM by BenhamDesign

20402 views | 300 comments
Custom Staircase and Handrail

05-06-2018 06:30 PM by BenhamDesign

17267 views | 232 comments
50 ft deck

04-27-2018 04:30 PM by a1Jim

34938 views | 211 comments
Bathroom renovation London

04-13-2018 01:29 AM by PWPainting

25869 views | 211 comments
Bathroom Vanity

02-01-2018 09:49 PM by smiod

37691 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 ...

27090 reads | 11 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

10320 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

19432 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...

15227 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...

20348 reads | 358 comments | Continue reading »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

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20445 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

18694 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...

19506 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...

20689 reads | 57 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

20764 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

13769 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...

13117 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

12785 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...

14717 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...

9994 reads | 9 comments | Continue reading »

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

10320 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

19432 views | 325 comments | Watch this video »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

View on YouTube

20445 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

18694 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...

19506 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...

20689 views | 57 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

20764 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

13769 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...

13117 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

12785 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

11919 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

10281 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

11520 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

10213 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

11759 views | 13 comments | Watch this video »

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new website 03-06-2011 03:25 PM by kreg mcmahon in Break Time My daughter just finished my new website, thought you all might want to take ...	41	11-28-2021 11:29 AM
Old floor fix 03-10-2015 05:05 PM by mshale in Interior Home Improvement I’ve got 90 year old narrow plank floors in my home, and the nails in a...	10	11-28-2021 11:17 AM
Toilet leak question... 12-12-2014 11:14 PM by Becky in Interior Home Improvement hey all :) I wasn’t quite sure where to put this so if I’m in...	24	11-28-2021 11:17 AM
Anyone know about old ceramic? 04-18-2014 06:26 PM by bold1 in Interior Home Improvement Hi. Recently I got to tour a old house, in the bathroom the toilet tissue hol...	11	11-28-2021 11:17 AM
Kitchen Cabinets Sale 12-18-2013 01:27 AM by cendanass in Interior Home Improvement Kitchen Cabinets Sale. Thirty Ex Display Kitchens To Clear. www.exdisplaykitc...	7	11-28-2021 11:16 AM

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