Fabric is a great way to add warmth and texture to a room. So it’s a wonderful option if you’re looking for a wall treatment that’s a little different. And depending on how much effort you want to put in, where you are installing it and how permanent you want it to be, there...
When raccoons venture into your yard, they’re looking for three things: food, water, and shelter. If they can’t find any, they’ll have no reason to stick around. So, the best way to prevent raccoons in your yard is to make sure they won’t find what they’re looking for. But ...
Then, attach the larger bit and drill again to make a bigger hole. Make sure the drill is perpendicular to the brick wall. Drilling through brick and mortar places stress on the drill, causing it to heat up. Cool the bit by placing it in cold water, but avoid dipping the tool as ...
Cut a square of wire mesh to fit in the hole, using wire cutters. Place the wire mesh squarely in the bottoms of the hole on top of small stones so it is elevated approximately 2 inches. Demarcate a 20-by-20-inch square at the desired fence post location, using stakes and string. D...
Front side of single-door gate. The post on the “latch” side of the gate is mounted to the cinder block wall with toggle bolts. READER TIP “Great job on the Shadowbox Privacy Fence. I spent a few years managing fence companies and building fences, so I appreciate the details. Here...
Pre-drill Mounting Holes:Transfer the mounting hole positions from the wall to the back of the window box. Pre-drill these locations. Apply Caulking:Before securing the box, apply caulking to each pre-drilled hole to make a waterproof seal around the screws. ...
Walls Trim Cinder blockWe will not paint:Ceiling Stairs Garage floorPreparing To PaintMake SpaceThe first item of business is to get everything out of the garage in order to prep and paint. Because this is a big undertaking, it’s best to tackle this in the spring or early fall when ...
Cut and Angle Sides: Measure and cut the 2x4 wood for the ladder's sides at a 10-degree angle to ensure it stands securely and leans against a wall smoothly. Attach Planter Boxes to Ladder Sides: Mark the placement of each box on the ladder sides, ensuring they’re evenly spaced. Atta...
Locate barrels under a downspout that’s also close to the thirstiest parts of your garden. Dig out a 4-inch-deep area the length and width of the cinder block base. Fill the area with 1/4-inch pea gravel. This makes a base to help you level the cinder blocks and drain away water...
These details can also indicate where additional safety inspections or perhaps repairs or updating are needed for safe use of a chimney, fireplace, building heating system, or wood stove. CHIMNEY MATERIALS vary among none (a hole in a roof), brick, stone, masonry block, metal flues, insulated...