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Topics covered on today's episode: Repairing metal that is pulling away from glass in a sliding window Painting vinyl windows Loosening double-hung windows Removing silicone from drywall Replacing a window crank Removing a screwdriver from a wall and repairing the wall Repairing peeling paint in bathroom Repairing torn drywall paper Removing wallpaper that was applied without sizing Containing the dust when drywalling a room Pros and cons of using a professional exterminator Tips: - A putty knife will protect glazing putty and speed up your work when scraping windows.
- When washing windows, use vertical swipes on one side and a horizontal motion on the other, and you'll always know which side the streaks are on.
- Leftover tea is an excellent window and mirror cleaner. The stronger it is, the better it works.
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- Before you begin taping your drywall project, drag the blade of your putty knife over any fasteners and listen for the "metallic click" of any protruding fastener heads.
- Never return leftover drywall mud to the pail. There are bound to be chunks in it that will plague you for the rest of the job.
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 and windows books: The Complete Guide to Wallpapering: Pro Secrets for Selection & Installation
David M. Groff
$14.95
Paperback -- 144 pages (July, 1999)
(ISBN: 1580110193) Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing
John D. Wagner
$14.95
Paperback -- 144 pages (September, 1999)
(ISBN: 1580110673) Home Decorating with Paint Plus Tile & Wallcovering
$10.95
Paperback -- 96 pages (June, 1996)
(ISBN: 1880029847) Quick Guide: Masonry Walls
Christine Beall, A.I.A.
$7.95
Paperback -- 80 pages (May, 1997)
(ISBN: 1880029928) The Smart Approach to Window Decor
Lynn Elliott & Lisa Lent
$19.95
Paperback -- 176 pages (February, 2000)
(ISBN: 1580110711) 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) 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)
RESOURCES :
Creative Homeowner Information
Creative Homeowner Press
Website: www.creativehomeowner.com
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