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Duration : 0:7:2 What is a reasonable amount to pay my friend to install Pergo floors? My condo is around 800 sq. ft. How easy is it to install a chair rail and wainscoting? Last question, can I do this all myself? I have no carpentry/power tools experience… chair rail…all you need are "finishing nails, hammer, nail set, liquid nail, paintable wood filler/caulk"….you may also want to get a stud finder….basically find the studs…and put a "bead" of liquid nail on the back of the chair rail length and then place it at the hieght you want..remember to have a level also…then nail the chair rail into the wall at the stud locations..be carefu not to hammer the nails too far in you may damage the chair rail….use your nail set to sink the nail just below the chair rail surface and then use the wood filler/caulk to fill the holes where the nails are….then it is ready to paint….same with the wainscoating… yes you can do it yourself….you may want to leave the pergo to the friend though it can get tough leveling the floor and matching corners and thresholds…
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Expert: Tim Gipson Duration : 0:2:16 I am about to have a general contractor perform services for me (tile in kitchen, wood flooring, wallpaper removal). He told me that there is no contract to sign, and that we both can sign the proposal he has given me to act as a contract. I trust the guy, as a trustworthy friend of mine recommended him, but what do I need to do to protect myself? Is there a simple contract I can draw up to ask him to sign? Where can I find it? Thank you.
Expert: Tim Gipson Duration : 0:1:56 I have heard of compound miter saws, chop saws, table saws, etc. We have finish work to do from the walls out in basement, attic, garage and room over garage, and repair and renovation in the rest of the house. What shall we purchase rather than rent by the day or week? A table saw or band saw is more versatile, but a miter saw is more practical in basic trim work. My suggestion is if your trim work is rather basic, casing and baseboard, and you don’t plan on doing really big trim over 4 or 5", get a decent not too expensive miter saw 12" blade. Then look for a second hand reciprocating saw at pawn shop. And third priory would be nice second hand table saw. Brand new isn’t always better with table saws. I’ve seen auctions where you can get an old table saw like a Powermatic for cheaper than a new Craftsman. If you are familiar with the brands, you know the old Powermatic is superior to the new Craftsman.
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To use a pressure washer, check the oil and fuel levels, pour in a cleaning or bleach solution to the reservoir, and choose the right attachment for the job. Make sure the hose does not have any kinks in it before starting the power washer with advice from a home repair specialist in this free video on power washers.
When a ceiling fan runs clockwise, it’s pushing air down, while a counter-clockwise fan is circulating warm air that has been trapped. Set a ceiling fan to change directions for more comfortable winter living with help from a home repair specialist and remodeling contractor in this free video on home improvement and maintenance.
Frozen or freezing pipes can be prevented with foam insulation that wraps around the pipes. Wrap electrical tape around pipes in cold climates with help from a home repair specialist and remodeling contractor in this free video on home improvement and maintenance.
A refrigerator ice maker has a valve that fills a tray with water until it’s frozen, at which point a set of pins sweep the ice out of the mold and down a shoot into the bin. Find out how an ice maker when knows when it’s full with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on ice makers.
Use mudding knives and tape when mudding drywall. Find out what type of tools to use for drywall mudding in this free video on home remodeling from a professional building contractor.