Archive for January, 2009

  • Window & door leaks

    Window & door leaks

    Hello, Window and door leaks is a common problem I run into, especially when it rains. The first assessment I’ll make is: How old is the house, what condition is your home in, do you have proper window & door flashing. What drives me nuts,...

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  • Vinyl siding

    Vinyl siding

    Here is another vinyl siding tip when installing. When nailing vinyl siding to your home, it is crucial to let your roofing nail protrude 1/8 of an inch, for expansion and contraction. Have you ever wondered why some vinyl siding looks wavy on some homes?...

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  • DIY Vinyl Siding tips

    DIY Vinyl Siding tips

    So, you’ve decided to have or install vinyl siding. With these tips here, you’ll have a smoother and better understanding to installing Vinyl Siding. Step one: When considering how to attack this task, one thing to remember is how the final details to the project...

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  • Ice dams and how to prevent a roof leak!

    Ice dams and how to prevent a roof leak!

    Hello fellow DIYers, It’s mike again, here with another DIY prevention tip. Winter time can be a nice time to enjoy the snow, holidays and winter sports. But, it could also be a rough time for your roof! So, what damage can be caused from...

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  • How to square up a deck

    How to square up a deck

    A common mistake with DIY’ers is to forget to square the frame up or box. This is a crucial step that must be taken when building a house or when framing a simple deck. Some guys/gals prefer to use the 3-4-5 method or the cross...

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  • The correct way to install flashing when building a deck.

    The correct way to install flashing when building a deck.

    There’s the wrong way to flash a deck and there’s the right way to install flashing, I will show you the correct way. When you have figured out the layout of your deck and wonder how you will install the flashing to protect  your house...

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