Topics covered on today's episode: Fixing a hole in a bathroom wall Determining how much drywall you need for a room* Choices of wood for finishing the interior walls of a four-seasons room Installing Durock (R) Repairing and sealing a window in a garage door New rods for old casement windows Why windows sweat Getting rid of black areas on wooden windowsills to refinish them Varnish strippers Distressing, painting and sealing an unfinished desk Removing rust and restoring a herring barrel Stripping grasscloth from walls Tips: - When working alone, temporary blocks screwed to the studs will support your wallboard panel until you can secure it with screws.
- At the end of a long day of drywall mudding, wipe down the inside of the compound pails with a damp sponge to remove any deposits. Left alone, the deposits would solidify and drop into the mud, causing trouble down the line.
- When replacing windowpanes, remember that a snug pane can break as the window frame moves or shrinks. That's why glass should be cut 1/8" smaller than the overall height and width of the actual opening.
- To keep a locked window locked, drill a hinge-pin-size hole through the lower sash into the upper sash, being careful not to drill all the way through. Slide the hinge pin through the two holes to lock them together.
- Toothpickd are great for applying glue in tight areas with precise control.
Reading List For a complete updated list of Creative Homeowner books, click here . Home Book: The Ultimate Guide to Repairs, Improvements & Maintenance
Editors of Creative Homeowner
$34.95
Hardcover -- 608 pages (September, 2000)
(ISBN: 158011069X) Creative Homeowner walls, windows and refinishing books: Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing
John D. Wagner
$14.95
Paperback -- 144 pages (September, 1999)
(ISBN: 1580110673) Furniture Repair & Refinishing
Brian D. Hingley
$19.95
Paperback -- 240 pages (April, 1998)
(ISBN: 1580110061) Quick Guide: Masonry Walls
Christine Beall, A.I.A.
$7.95
Paperback -- 80 pages (May, 1997)
(ISBN: 1880029928) Walls & Ceilings: Build, Remodel, Repair
Editors of Creative Homeowner
$14.95
Paperback -- 160 pages (April, 2002)
(ISBN: 1580110304) Walls, Walks & Patios: Plan, Design, Build
Editors of Creative Homeowner
$16.95
Paperback -- 192 pages (November, 1997)
(ISBN: 1880029979) What's In Style Window Treatments
Megan Connelly
$12.95
Paperback -- 128 pages (November, 2001)
(ISBN: 1580111114) Other Book Resources Walls Drywall: Professional Techniques for Walls & Ceilings
By Myron R. Ferguson
$19.95
Paperback (January 1997)
Taunton Press (ISBN: 156158133X) Building & Finishing Walls & Ceilings (Black & Decker)
By Phil Schmidt
$16.95
Paperback - (June 2002)
Creative Publishing International (ISBN: 1589230426) Windows Trim Carpentry Techniques: Installing Doors, Windows, Base and Crown
By Craig Savage et al
$19.95
Paperback (November 1989)
Taunton Press (ISBN: 094239108X) Windows and Doors (Home Repair and Improvement)
By Time Life
$14.95
Hardcover (January 1997)
Time Life (ISBN: 0783539029) Great Windows and Doors: A Step-by-Step Guide
By Rick Peters
$14.95
Paperback (June 2001)
Sterling Publications (ISBN: 0806956038) Ortho's All About Windows, Doors, and Skylights
By Larry Johnston, ed., et al
$11.95
Paperback (January 1, 2001)
Ortho Books (ISBN: 0897214447) Refinishing The Weekend Refinisher : How to Make the Most of Your Furniture -- A Step-By-Step Guide
By Bruce E. Johnson
$14.00
Paperback (April 1989)
Ballantine Books (Trade Paperbacks) (ISBN: 034535866X) Furniture Repair & Refinishing
By Brian D. Hingley et al
$19.95
Paperback (July 1998)
Creative Homeowner Press (ISBN: 1580110061) Refinishing & Finishing Wood (Black & Decker Home Improvement Library)
By R. Decker Black
$14.95
Paperback (December 1994)
Creative Publishing International (ISBN: 0865737401) The Wood Finisher: How to Finish Everything, from Decks to Floors to Doors
By Bruce Johnson
$12.00
Paperback (November 1993)
Ballantine Books (Trade Paperbacks) (ISBN: 0345372972) *Click here for help in determining how much drywall you'll need for a project.
RESOURCES :
Gardening Supplies
Lowes
Website: www.lowes.com
Lowe's (Lowe's Companies, Inc.)
Customer Care (CON8)
Website: www.lowes.com
United Gilsonite Laboratories
United Gilsonite Laboratories
Scranton, PA 18501
Phone: 570-344-1202
Website: www.ugl.com
California Redwood Association
California Redwood Association
Website: www.calredwood.org
Paxton Wood Crafter's Store
Paxton Wood Crafter's Store
Tulsa, OK 74133
Phone: 918-459-8888
Website: www.paxtonwood.com
Creative Homeowner Information
Creative Homeowner Press
Website: www.creativehomeowner.com
GUESTS :
Emad Saah
4687 Old Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37918
Phone: 865-219-8070
Fax: 865-219-0760
CS Refinishing
Mike St. John, CSI/CDT
1531 North Sixth Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: 865-540-1312
Tollfree Phone: 800-299-6278
Fax: 865-540-1315
Email: mstjohn@marvinconcepts.com
Architectural Representative-- Marvin Concepts
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