For maximum support, install brackets on both the inside and outside of each corner joint to create a sandwich effect that locks the pieces together. Make sure the brackets sit flush against both surfaces before
Install deck boards straight or diagonally and in herringbone or parquet style. In each case, however, stagger the butt joints to fall on different joists. Notch the deck boards as needed to fit them around any posts. At the edge of the deck, let the boards run ragged, and once you’re...
This avoids stressing the fabric and offers a clean, sleek look. You’ll need to sew a sleeve to the back of your quilt (videos on YouTube show how). Then you insert the rod through the sleeve and hang the rod on the wall. A rod hanger, which extends from 21 in. to 35 in. ...
Wearing gloves is essential when handling and installing stainless steel cable ties. The sharp edges of the stainless steel can cause cuts and abrasions, so protective gloves are necessary to prevent injuries. Gloves made from materials such as cut-resistant fabric or heavy-duty leather provide t...
The one thing to caveat to switch choice is how many pins it has. 5-pin, also called PCB-mounted, switches can install without a plate and have five pins on the bottom for added support. 3-pin, or plate-mounted, switches are made to use with a plate and have three pins on the bo...
Finally, trim back the excess pocket length at the edges, hem the front corners to finish it off and install the two snap fastenrs to hold down the front outer corners. The material should be double thickness where the snaps go though so make a really big hem or add a patch as needed...
Prior to installing the shower backer board, if you plan to use a poly sheeting moisture barrier, install this first. If using a paint-on water-proofing membrane you do not need to install poly sheeting (it actually may be a bad idea to use both as moisture can be trapped between the ...