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Todd Thomas

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Grout dye

11-23-2020 02:30 PM by MikeDe

1503 views | 2 comments
paint drying rack

01-27-2020 01:44 AM by smiod

7534 views | 26 comments
knock down hvlp spray booth

01-27-2020 01:34 AM by smiod

7547 views | 17 comments
Laundry cabinets

02-26-2019 04:12 AM by smiod

10039 views | 80 comments
Kitchen Remodel

02-20-2019 07:44 PM by UKkid89

10377 views | 296 comments
Barbecue and visual pleasure- 2 in 1

01-11-2019 08:31 PM by Pechnik

12611 views | 220 comments
Contemporary Master Bath Project

09-26-2018 11:18 PM by MoshupTrail

14964 views | 280 comments
Elegant Modern Foyer

09-26-2018 10:27 PM by MoshupTrail

14971 views | 286 comments
Kitchen Makeover

08-27-2018 06:30 PM by smiod

14491 views | 270 comments
Custom Trapezoid Door in a built in bookshelf

06-09-2018 05:13 PM by BenhamDesign

19623 views | 277 comments
Fireplace Mantel

05-12-2018 09:20 PM by BenhamDesign

18674 views | 285 comments
Custom Staircase and Handrail

05-06-2018 06:30 PM by BenhamDesign

15886 views | 224 comments
50 ft deck

04-27-2018 04:30 PM by a1Jim

33537 views | 211 comments
Bathroom renovation London

04-13-2018 01:29 AM by PWPainting

23604 views | 196 comments
Bathroom Vanity

02-01-2018 09:49 PM by smiod

36098 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 ...

4574 reads | 6 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

8301 reads | 16 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

17176 reads | 324 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...

12369 reads | 70 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...

18636 reads | 357 comments | Continue reading »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

View on YouTube

18630 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

16379 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...

17426 reads | 195 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...

18559 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

18984 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

11589 reads | 43 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...

11970 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

11388 reads | 206 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...

13639 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...

9102 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

8301 views | 16 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

17176 views | 324 comments | Watch this video »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

View on YouTube

18630 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

16379 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...

17426 views | 195 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...

18559 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

18984 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

11589 views | 43 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...

11970 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

11388 views | 206 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

11069 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

9476 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

10729 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

9110 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

10745 views | 13 comments | Watch this video »

Forum Topics \| 5 recently active \| view all »	Replies	Last post
Setting outlets flush with wall 11-20-2011 12:33 AM by cshell in Electrical, Wiring & Electronics Hello all, I’ve got a house built in early seventies. As I’m g...	13	03-02-2021 11:32 AM
Best way of removing contact paper from wall? 01-14-2012 10:57 AM by TimmyP in Interior Home Improvement Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anybody has had the need to remove co...	32	03-02-2021 11:11 AM
Please help with my improperly installed lally colums! 01-12-2012 04:51 PM by timbrennan01824 in Interior Home Improvement Let me start by saying I am a woodworker (jumped here from lumberjocks) and a...	17	03-02-2021 11:07 AM
raising sunken living room floor ideas 06-18-2013 09:48 PM by thatshouldbuffout in Interior Home Improvement The home i purchased last fall had an addition put on it a little over 20 yea...	11	03-02-2021 11:05 AM
What paint to use for porch floor. 08-13-2008 05:00 PM by PaBull in Home Decorating & Design Now that I got my XL T-shirt in the mail for my second place unpainted porch,...	41	03-02-2021 11:02 AM

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