I’m excited to share my latest DIY. I just finished (finally) refinishing an old formica cabinet at my parents house (that I had left hanging for a little while). First, I apologize for the quality of the before pictures. I started this project in February, before I started blogging ...
When it comes to filling the gap between your baseboard and floor, choosing the right caulk is crucial. Not all caulks are created equal, and selecting the wrong one can result in a subpar finish or even damage to your baseboards or floor. Here are some factors to consider when choosing ...
To fully waterproof a shed, first, make sure you select a good location for your shed, use the right foundation, build a drainage system, and remove nearby vegetation. Next, weatherproof the floor and walls, install siding, protect the roof, and properly add gutters. Finally, apply caulk, ...
A drywall finisher’s ability to prevent drywall cracks over time places them ahead of the pack, and is the mark of a true pro. For more pro tips like these, Trim-Tex is here to help — every week, we publish something new to help drywallers of all skill levels. Never miss an upd...
Most take time to caulk the hole around the lines, but the caulk fails over time, often leaving a gap where air (and insects) can infiltrate the house. A few minutes spent with a caulk gun will close the gap and shut off the flow of outside air into the house. Caulking the ...
Caulk and foams for small gaps Weatherstripping for window and door joints Barriers like drywall, plywood, house wraps, and rigid foams for large openings and surfaces It’s best to hire a professional to ensure thorough assessments and inspections. They can find leaks you may be unable to che...
The main difference in construction between exterior doors and interiors doors is insulation values, so to use this door as an exterior door, you’ll want to be sure to caulk all the seams, ensure a tight fit between the top and bottom of the door, and add weather stripping around the ...
One thing I’d add that if you go with the foam board approach you should either caulk or spray foam a bead along the bottom of the board and the floor to eliminate any air gaps b/t the likely uneven concrete floor and the bottom edge of the boards. I like the composite decking ide...
TOM: So, obviously, that wasn’t done right. And so, you have really two choices: you can either replace that valley flashing – and that’s a project, because the metal roof has to be loosened up to get the new valley underneath it – or what you could do is sil...
they meet the walls or ceiling and all joins to hide any gaps. Hint: make a small diagonal cut on the end of the tube of caulking so that only a thin line of product comes out. Keep a glass of water handy and smooth the caulk into the joints by running a wet finger along the ...