How to Patch Small Holes in Drywall Patch kits are designed to fix holes that are about the size of a doorknob. Kits come with a self-adhesive mesh patch that sticks to the drywall and covers the hole. These patches are quick and easy to use, but because the patch goes on top of th...
Roof structures with soffit/eaves overhang Interior roof / ceiling integral structured roofs Roof insulation properties: Solid foam varying in thickness from 1" Fiberglass batts in wood framed roofs or add-on roofs on older units (watch out for inadequate under roof ventilation & ensuing condensati...
nuisance birds that roost in numbers and return to the same locations time and time again. Because of the excellent homing ability, it is virtually impossible to relocate a pigeon that has taken a shine to your barn. The only way to get rid of pigeons ...
Another option is to add a fast-drying patching plaster or anchoring like Fixall and mix it into a bundle of copper mesh or steel wool to strengthen it. Then push it in to plug the hole and smooth over the exterior. APresto Patchcan be used indoors to seal over the mesh and cover t...
If you dig a nine foot hole in the ground, you’re almost guaranteed to have water in it. Over time, this water can damage the foundation and cause permanent, expensive damage. As a result, most homes feature a sump pump which pumps groundwater away from the foundation of the home. Ho...
The area extending out from the house under the roof is known as the soffit (parallel to the roof). The fascia boards are perpendicular to the roof. The soffit is perforated so that air can flow into the attic and up through the ridge vents to ventilate the attic. In this shot, part...
The gaps, which collectively might add up to a hole the size of a basketball in the exterior envelope, can usually be sealed with either caulk or cans of spray foam. This procedure, which can be done either on the inside or outside of the house (depending on which offers the best acce...
I used a hole saw to cut out the holes for the shower head and handle and a router with a straight bit to cut out the corners of the side panels for the base and cut a slight angle on the two side panels (the wall was about 1/2 inch off from top to bottom). After that it ...
At the roofline, find a place (soffit vent or drill a hole) to feed the antenna cable into your attic/home and point the antenna roughly in the direction of the nearest cell tower. We’ll fine-tune the placement later. For the indoor antenna location, this is a good time to consult...
How to Patch Small Holes in Drywall Patch kits are designed to fix holes that are about the size of a doorknob. Kits come with a self-adhesive mesh patch that sticks to the drywall and covers the hole. These patches are quick and easy to use, but because the patch goes on top of th...