Summary
Although our column usually tackles a specific project or subject, this week we're sharing some useful tips with you. DECK SAFETY CHECK
Recent deck collapses you might have read about underscore the need for proper construction and periodic deck safety checks. Despite good plans, building permits, inspections and building codes, as decks age they can become unsafe. Boards rot, insects destroy wood integrity, and fasteners and railings consequently loosen. The result: a weakened structure. The bigger and higher (and older) the deck, porch or balcony, the greater is the need for doing things right and for frequent checkups.See the full content of this document
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DRILLING CERAMIC TILE
If you're installing a towel bar, shelf or paper holder, drill straight and true -- and prevent drill-tip slip and slide. Here's how: Make an "X" by placing two strips of masking t...See the full content of this document
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