Outrageous Things Homeowners Have Done to Their Houses

By rahmat hidayat

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Plus, remodeling tips.

View as a Webpage Get the Magazine Give a Gift     Outrageous Things Homeowners Have Done to Their Houses Problems solving skills are on full display with these 100 outrageous things homeowners have done to their houses. Learn more     5 Remodeling Tips for a Finished Garage Convert your drafty, dingy, spider-infested garage into a bright, comfortable work space Learn more     How To Store Gasoline Safely Store gasoline safely or pay the price! Follow these simple rules for safer gasoline storage. Learn more     Painting on Rusted Metal: What to Know Got rust? We can show you how to get rid of it. The key is to properly prep the rusty steel before you paint. A little work up front will yield long lasting results. Learn more     TIP OF THE DAY Hide Screws Behind the Hinges Screw through the jamb in the hinge mortise. The screws will hold better than nails and will be hidden by the hinges. Screws are better for securing the hinge jamb because nails can work loose. You can easily replace one of the short hinge screws with a long screw, but it can be difficult to find a strong screw that matches the other screws. Here's a trick we learned. Hide the screw behind the hinge. It only takes a minute or two to remove all the hinges and gain access to this area. Then you can drive a self-drilling screw through the jamb with ease. Make sure the jamb is straight and plumb before you reinstall the hinges. Read More POPULAR COLLECTIONS Rethreading Nuts and Bolts, a Guide   How to Quickly Change a Car Battery   How To Apply Iron-On Veneer Edging $10 a year! Get the magazine Share this Newsletter 1610 North 2nd Street, Suite 102, Milwaukee, WI 53212 Copyright © 2024 Home Service Publications, Inc.   All rights reserved. PRIVACY POLICY MANAGE PREFERENCES UNSUBSCRIBE

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