Replace light fixtures on the garage and under the porch (we did this but haven’t taken pics yet) Add a street number sign Reshingle the roof And here’s what we’ve still got to do almost 8 years later: Maybe add shutters on the upstairs two windows Repaint the garage door trim ...
Cover the damaged area with duct tape until you can make a more lasting repair.[3] 4 Replace shingles. Like vinyl siding, you may not be able to repair broken shingles or replace missing ones right away, but you also don’t want to leave your roof exposed in the meantime. If you ...
Installing gutter guards is a relatively simple process, but it’s important to make sure they’re installed correctly. Improperly installed gutter guards can cause water damage to your home, so it’s best to leave the job to a professional. If you decide to install your own gutter guards, ...
To replace a damaged shingle, start by sliding the new one into place. Line it up correctly and then secure it with roofing nails. Be sure to use a generous amount of roof cement over the seams and nail heads to seal in the shingle. If a shingle is cracked, apply some roof sealant ...
This may not seem to be how to waterproof your roof, but the permeability actually reduces condensation in the attic. Waterproof Over the Shingles If wood shingles are getting old enough to show wear but not old enough to replace, here’s how to waterproof your roof and get a few more ...
to-wall intersection onto the window. From there, it flowed off the round-top flashing, down the sides of the window casing and behind the shingle siding, and into the wall cavity. Still, had the carpenter who replaced the trim not cut through the WRB underneath the siding, I don’t ...
Building material types (shiplap siding, cement asbestos shingle siding, aluminum siding, vinyl siding, plywood vs. tongue and groove sheathing, even types of brick. See SIDING MATERIAL & AGE and See FLOORING MATERIALS, AGE, TYPES, etc (listed below). and See OLD HOUSE MYSTERIES & SOLUTIONS ...
to replace all the plumbing in the house and I didn’t have a meter to work off of. I guesstimated and ended up being close enough. The guy from the city that came out to install the meter found that I didn’t have the right connectors and he ran to the store and got them for...
Our preferred method to replace damaged slate is to use slate hooks instead of nails. That way, we don’t have to punch nail holes and risk breaking slates or worry about bibs sliding out over time. We drive the pointed end of the hook into the roof deck, leaving the crook of the ho...
Homemaintenance costsencompass all of the money that you’ll put into your house to keep it functional. This can include routine maintenance like furnace tuneups, gutter cleaning, and landscaping services; repairs on appliances as they age or become damaged; and replacements of major home elements...