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Any project which requires the use of tools carries the potential for injury. Use caution and your safety gear, this site won't be liable!

This is our latest video that explains one way of repairing picket fences. In this case, two fences intersected at a 90 degree angle, specifically, in the rear of my backyard. The fence parallel to the rear of the house had recently been completed and the side fence had a section that needed to be repaired and tied into the completed one. Go here to read the complete details and see more pictures of tying fence sections together.

Thanks for visiting! Currently I’m renovating the home page. But don’t worry; all the site’s content can be found by navigating the topics on the upper left or checking out the most popular articles below. Been here before? You should still have a look around. I’ve been adding a lot of new content lately and adding a comment section to the bottom of the articles. So enjoy!

I like to think of this site as a storehouse of DIY home improvement knowledge and advice on what to look for and think about if you are going to hire a contractor. Knowledge is power. What type of topics do we delve into? As many as we can. For example, deck construction is always popular. We cover everything from design down to choosing composite deck boards.

Another popular topic is flooring because of three main reasons. First, it’s a basic way to brighten up the home. Secondly, it’s an affordable project because it is not “all or none”; you can do one room at a time, as you can afford. Third, with the advent of laminate flooring, it’s an easy DIY project, cutting out the contractor labor cost. For example, for the sustainable types, I've seen nice bamboo flooring at www.lumberliquidators.com.

Safety in the Workplace

I’d just like to offer a few words on the subject of safety in the workplace when you are working on any DIY project. I say this because this site offers a lot of information and advise but performing the steps can be dangerous. I’m happy if you find our advice helpful, but we aren’t liable for any injuries.

• Electrical projects — Check for power at the spot you will be working on, flip the breaker, check again. Don’t work on an energized circuit. Work on fiberglass ladder, not aluminum.
• Woodworking — Use your power tool’s safety devices. With sharp things rotating at thousands of RPMs, very bad things can happen.
• Good housekeeping — A clean work area is a safe work area. Remember, plastic bags are your best friend. Keep them; handy for clean up. Clean up should be done promptly to avoid accidents.

Here’s a sampling of some of our most popular articles. Enjoy!

• Drywall Texturing Made Easy These DIY paint roller and knockdown texture methods are an easy project and allow you to be creative.
• Composition Shingle Roofs VS Metal Roofs Which is right for you? steel roofing material costs more but saves on homeowners insurance.
• Pouring a Concrete Slab Build a form and pour cement for a patio, shed, driveway, or carport foundation.
• Install a Trackless Bi-Fold Closet Door on a Laminate Floor Install a pivot bracket without violating the floating floor concept.
• Wood Joinery with a Finger or Box Joint A strong, simple alternative to cutting dovetail joints using a table saw jig.
• Make a Kitchen Cabinet Door Similar to making a picture frame, design it, build it, and apply wood finishing techniques.
• Suspended Acoustical Ceilings Installation tutorial for sound control or to hide a popcorn ceiling.