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Chris Mobley

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paint drying rack

01-27-2020 01:44 AM by smiod

5441 views | 25 comments
knock down hvlp spray booth

01-27-2020 01:34 AM by smiod

5324 views | 16 comments
Laundry cabinets

02-26-2019 04:12 AM by smiod

8115 views | 78 comments
Kitchen Remodel

02-20-2019 07:44 PM by UKkid89

8137 views | 295 comments
Barbecue and visual pleasure- 2 in 1

01-11-2019 08:31 PM by Pechnik

10098 views | 220 comments
Contemporary Master Bath Project

09-26-2018 11:18 PM by MoshupTrail

12446 views | 280 comments
Elegant Modern Foyer

09-26-2018 10:27 PM by MoshupTrail

12579 views | 286 comments
Kitchen Makeover

08-27-2018 06:30 PM by smiod

12199 views | 270 comments
Custom Trapezoid Door in a built in bookshelf

06-09-2018 05:13 PM by BenhamDesign

17294 views | 277 comments
Fireplace Mantel

05-12-2018 09:20 PM by BenhamDesign

16728 views | 285 comments
Custom Staircase and Handrail

05-06-2018 06:30 PM by BenhamDesign

14009 views | 224 comments
50 ft deck

04-27-2018 04:30 PM by a1Jim

31705 views | 211 comments
Bathroom renovation London

04-13-2018 01:29 AM by PWPainting

21427 views | 196 comments
Bathroom Vanity

02-01-2018 09:49 PM by smiod

33684 views | 264 comments
folding chair hangers

01-29-2018 01:02 AM by smiod

15436 views | 211 comments

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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 ...

378 reads | 0 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

6471 reads | 13 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

14589 reads | 322 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...

9644 reads | 68 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...

16559 reads | 356 comments | Continue reading »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

View on YouTube

16361 reads | 323 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

13723 reads | 556 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...

14357 reads | 194 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...

16530 reads | 54 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

16208 reads | 806 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

9997 reads | 32 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...

10640 reads | 64 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

9867 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...

12229 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

6471 views | 13 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

14589 views | 322 comments | Watch this video »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

View on YouTube

16361 views | 323 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

13723 views | 556 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...

14357 views | 194 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...

16530 views | 54 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

16208 views | 806 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

9997 views | 32 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...

10640 views | 64 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

9867 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

9899 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

8359 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

9747 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

8055 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

9734 views | 13 comments | Watch this video »

Forum Topics \| 5 recently active \| view all »	Replies	Last post
Room for a box in a door frame 10-06-2008 09:13 PM by B2P in Interior Home Improvement In a recently renovated house (the door frame was replaced… I think), I...	185	10-29-2020 05:41 PM
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...	494	10-29-2020 05:38 PM
Recycling whatever you replace and using reclaimed lumber 05-09-2010 06:01 PM by GrowMap in Going Green There are companies that resell old windows, doors, fireplace mantels, fixtur...	34	10-29-2020 01:55 PM
Style choices for refurbishing 1980s tract home 10-12-2012 03:32 AM by ednamae in Sweating for Bucks Hi. I am closing on a bank foreclosure in a week or two. 1200 sqft 1980s tr...	7	10-29-2020 01:01 PM
when business is really slow 05-27-2008 11:53 AM by MRTRIM in Sweating for Bucks you know things are real slow when im building a chicken coop in my shop ! t...	25	10-29-2020 01:01 PM

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Got the old "R U crazy $600 for a bookcase I can buy one for that"	Todd Thomas	10-29-2020 12:58 PM	sign in to use this feature
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