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Grout dye

11-23-2020 02:30 PM by MikeDe

2033 views | 4 comments
paint drying rack

01-27-2020 01:44 AM by smiod

8075 views | 26 comments
knock down hvlp spray booth

01-27-2020 01:34 AM by smiod

8157 views | 17 comments
Laundry cabinets

02-26-2019 04:12 AM by smiod

10594 views | 80 comments
Kitchen Remodel

02-20-2019 07:44 PM by UKkid89

10884 views | 296 comments
Barbecue and visual pleasure- 2 in 1

01-11-2019 08:31 PM by Pechnik

14588 views | 220 comments
Contemporary Master Bath Project

09-26-2018 11:18 PM by MoshupTrail

16775 views | 280 comments
Elegant Modern Foyer

09-26-2018 10:27 PM by MoshupTrail

16676 views | 286 comments
Kitchen Makeover

08-27-2018 06:30 PM by smiod

16224 views | 270 comments
Custom Trapezoid Door in a built in bookshelf

06-09-2018 05:13 PM by BenhamDesign

21433 views | 277 comments
Fireplace Mantel

05-12-2018 09:20 PM by BenhamDesign

19192 views | 285 comments
Custom Staircase and Handrail

05-06-2018 06:30 PM by BenhamDesign

16298 views | 224 comments
50 ft deck

04-27-2018 04:30 PM by a1Jim

33921 views | 211 comments
Bathroom renovation London

04-13-2018 01:29 AM by PWPainting

24372 views | 196 comments
Bathroom Vanity

02-01-2018 09:49 PM by smiod

36607 views | 264 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 ...

11772 reads | 8 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

9073 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

18298 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...

14044 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...

19491 reads | 358 comments | Continue reading »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

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19498 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

17753 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...

18553 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...

19683 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

20014 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

12916 reads | 52 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...

12481 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

11866 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...

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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

9073 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

18298 views | 325 comments | Watch this video »
Repair a leaky Garden Hose Connection

08-12-2018 05:58 PM by woodify

View on YouTube

19498 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

17753 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...

18553 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...

19683 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

20014 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

12916 views | 52 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...

12481 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

11866 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

11443 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

9810 views | 20 comments | Watch this video »
How to prevent your door from freezing shut

01-23-2018 02:48 AM by woodify

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11048 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

9530 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

11085 views | 13 comments | Watch this video »

Forum Topics \| 5 recently active \| view all »	Replies	Last post
Building Decks 06-25-2011 04:10 PM by dfletcher in Exterior Home Improvement So, I was just wondering, do you have a preference to what type of deck you b...	8	06-13-2021 11:10 AM
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...	648	06-10-2021 10:05 AM
Stains on Hardwood floors 03-27-2012 11:24 AM by ChadR in Interior Home Improvement I have been working on my new house. The floors were painted black, very poor...	632	06-04-2021 03:56 AM
Crawl space vapor barrier: Figuring out the details 02-10-2009 02:23 AM by Dan Lyke in Interior Home Improvement We’ve got a 1947 or thereabouts built on foundation and piers with a fa...	17	06-04-2021 03:54 AM
Looking for Samsung Air Conditioner Repair Service 05-10-2013 12:22 PM by bricebelton in Home Appliances In my house, we are having Samsung air conditioner and few days back it stopp...	13	06-01-2021 05:08 PM

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