Here is an idea for a simple shed door, we built this a couple weeks ago to replace an old rotted door. We only used one sheet of plywood siding and 8-1×4’s I install these with the same 1×4 layout on the back as well as the front. Then I use coated 1-5/8 inch screwsContinue reading “Simple Shed Door”
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My Favorite Drill
One of the benefits from being in the remodeling/handyman business for many years is being able to sample a wide variety of tools! I have tried many many cordless drills and this is my favorite so far. It’s great for daily moderate to heavy use. Click here for a link to Lowe’s version ofContinue reading “My Favorite Drill”
A Gallon of Paint and Some Scraping
It’s amazing what a 24 dollar gallon of paint and a little elbow grease will do… This old shed was an eyesore, but with just an hour and a half of work and a few dollars for paint….even the neighbors are happier! “Happy Scraping”
Rot Repair Trick (Siding)
Siding has a tendency to rot along the bottom where rain splashes up and moistens the bottom of the wood that normally does not get painted. In the picture below you can see an extreme example of this. When the budget is small, there is a way around changing out the entire sheet of siding and itContinue reading “Rot Repair Trick (Siding)”