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Well, ICanFixUpMyHome.com was developed to be a clearing house of knowledge for all things DIY. I've got a background as a journeyman carpenter and tend to fix things that break around the house.
My theory is that if it's something I don't know, I learn about it. If I need to buy another tool, so be it - I'll have it the next time I need it. At least I've saved the cash I would have spent on a serviceman.
Which reminds me -- I've never charged a customer for an estimate and don't have much respect for a tradesman who does. Just MHO in a nutshell.
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Recent Articles
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- Best Power Tool Christmas Gift Ideas. Got a DIY'er on your gift list? This article will give you some great ideas. Power Tool Gift Ideas...
- Great DIY Hand Tool Gift Ideas. A companion piece to the upcoming power tool gift guide, these selections will reap you a lot of points with the giftee (and who couldn't use a few of those, hmmm?). Hand Tool Gift Ideas...
- Perform an Energy Audit to Lower Utility Bills. Do you need an energy audit? If your electricity and gas bills are higher than they should be, or if you have an older home, you probably do. Home Energy Audits...
- Understanding Home Wiring. Confusing to many homeowners, the home's electrical wiring system is actually logical but must be installed and maintained according to local building codes. Residential Home Wiring...
- How to Thaw a Frozen Water Pipe. This is not a fun job but it's one that you can't put off. Check out the tricks and tips. Thaw a Frozen Water Pipe...
- Repairing Drywall Holes This DIY guide will teach you how to repair drywall holes. Drywall repairs involve using sheetrock, drywall compound, joint tape, and drywall tools. Repairing Drywall Holes...
- Joinery with a Dovetail Joint. Dovetail joints are one of the strongest corner joints used in woodworking. Why? The strength of any wood joint depends on the amount of open surface area of the two pieces being joined. Joinery with a Dovetail Joint...
- Finishing a Concrete Slab. This is article two in the concrete slab series. It covers finishing the slab by the steps of screeding, darby, edging, grooving, floating, and troweling the slab. Finishing a Concrete Slab...
- Pouring a Concrete Slab. This is article one in the concrete slab series. It covers site preparation, form building, and pouring. Slab Forms and Concrete Pouring...
- Examining Home Siding Choices. Home siding choices are made depending on homeowner preference, climate conditions, and home maintenance needs. Residential Siding Choices...
- Fixing Common Toilet Problems. Everyone hates this one. Don't fret though. Modern commodes are easy to troubleshoot and fix. Cheap too! Common Toilet Problems
- Shingle Roofs VS Metal Roofs. Quite a decision. Shingles cost less but metal will probably outlast you and stands up to severe weather. Shingle and Metal Roofing...
- How to Frame a Basement. Your basement represents an opportunity to use all the square footage in your home and increase your home equity by turning it into a game room, home theater, or craft shop. How to Frame a Basement...
- Plastic Materials for Woodworking Jigs. Woodworking jigs come after laying out the big bucks for that new lathe, bandsaw, or table saw. They're helping tools, they're handmade, and some say they hold a cult status in the wood shop. Plastic Materials for Woodworking Jigs...
- Sheet Goods Materials for Woodworking Jigs. A woodworking jig is just a homemade tool to make your project easier or safer. Face it, that new power tool, say, a table saw or band saw is well equiped, but we're creative folk, and there's room for improvement! Sheet Goods Materials for Woodworking Jigs...
- Wood Joinery with a Finger or Box Joint. Box or finger joints are a strong, simple alternative to cutting dovetail joints using a tablesaw jig. Wood Joinery with a Finger or Box Joint...
- How to Remove a Tree Stump. This article explains how to remove a tree stump easily without using a stump grinder. It’s simply a matter of methodically trenching around the stump and cutting out the roots with a nursery digging spade and a utility bar. Remove a Tree Stump...
- Drywall Finishing: How to Tape and Float Sheetrock. Drywall finishing is an art form, but easily learned. This article provides step by step instructions for taping and floating (or finishing) sheetrock. Tape and Float Sheetrock...
- Drywall Texturing Made Easy: Paint Roller and Knockdown. Have you ever wanted to give your walls a personalized and professional texture? It's easy and you dont need a drywall texture sprayer! Drywall Texturing Made Easy...
- Floating Laminate Floor Installation. Laminate floor sales are really heating up, overtaking tile and carpet. Learn how to install it! Installing Laminate Floors...
- Repairing Cracks in Drywall Cracks in your drywall can be caused by many things, including foundation problems. Fixing them is easy though, just tape and float. Repair Sheetrock Seams...
- Residential Wind Turbines: Be Your Own Green Energy Supplier Generating your own electricity saves money on utility bills and takes advantage of sustainable resources. Residential Wind Turbines...
- How to Cut and Install Baseboard. No wall corner is perfect, but with a keen eye, a bit of practice, and a coping saw in hand, you’ll be slapping up baseboard like a pro in no time! Cut and Install Baseboard...
