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Grout dye

11-23-2020 02:30 PM by MikeDe

4637 views | 6 comments
paint drying rack

01-27-2020 01:44 AM by smiod

11258 views | 25 comments
knock down hvlp spray booth

01-27-2020 01:34 AM by smiod

10821 views | 18 comments
Laundry cabinets

02-26-2019 04:12 AM by smiod

14195 views | 77 comments
Kitchen Remodel

02-20-2019 07:44 PM by UKkid89

14160 views | 293 comments
Barbecue and visual pleasure- 2 in 1

01-11-2019 08:31 PM by Pechnik

48088 views | 295 comments
Contemporary Master Bath Project

09-26-2018 11:18 PM by MoshupTrail

29064 views | 281 comments
Elegant Modern Foyer

09-26-2018 10:27 PM by MoshupTrail

40724 views | 320 comments
Kitchen Makeover

08-27-2018 06:30 PM by smiod

28076 views | 297 comments
Custom Trapezoid Door in a built in bookshelf

06-09-2018 05:13 PM by BenhamDesign

32857 views | 281 comments
Fireplace Mantel

05-12-2018 09:20 PM by BenhamDesign

48412 views | 316 comments
Custom Staircase and Handrail

05-06-2018 06:30 PM by BenhamDesign

20774 views | 232 comments
50 ft deck

04-27-2018 04:30 PM by a1Jim

36814 views | 209 comments
Bathroom renovation London

04-13-2018 01:29 AM by PWPainting

30316 views | 214 comments
Bathroom Vanity

02-01-2018 09:49 PM by smiod

40148 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 ...

67811 reads | 10 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

12065 reads | 8 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

21320 reads | 314 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...

17070 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...

21941 reads | 353 comments | Continue reading »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

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21993 reads | 318 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

20119 reads | 552 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...

21520 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...

23374 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

22422 reads | 795 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

15588 reads | 39 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...

14954 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

14022 reads | 205 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

12065 views | 8 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

21320 views | 314 comments | Watch this video »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

View on YouTube

21993 views | 318 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

20119 views | 552 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...

21520 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...

23374 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

22422 views | 795 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

15588 views | 39 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...

14954 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

14022 views | 205 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

12859 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

11392 views | 15 comments | Watch this video »
How to prevent your door from freezing shut

01-23-2018 02:48 AM by woodify

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12368 views | 2 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

11127 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

12857 views | 10 comments | Watch this video »

Forum Topics \| 5 recently active \| view all »	Replies	Last post
Shop in basement, keeping out the water 01-18-2012 11:15 PM by crank49 in Interior Home Improvement My wood shop is going in my basement.My basement is 50% ground level, with a ...	77	09-27-2022 06:16 PM
To use luan or paneling...that is the question 08-20-2011 07:15 PM by handystanley in Interior Home Improvement I am in the process of finishing up a master bathroom remodel. We hired a ti...	113	09-26-2022 04:14 PM
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...	415	09-26-2022 03:10 PM
Sheetrock walls not square 11-13-2015 03:16 PM by John in Interior Home Improvement I’m doing a bathroom remodel and had put trim up at the ceiling- one st...	1	09-26-2022 03:22 AM
The Wall (Not the Pink Floyd song) 01-15-2012 02:09 AM by sandhill in Interior Home Improvement If you have seen the project I posted with the photo of the PINK WALL heres a...	53	09-24-2022 02:52 PM

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