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Caulk can help provide a seamless finish between the baseboards and the wall, but which comes first in your home decorating project? Do you paint, then caulk to achieve a sharp line, or caulk, then paint to help blend the baseboard into the wall? You usually caulk baseboards before painting to achieve the best possible …

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We’ve all had those moments where we think we have all the supplies for our project, only to find that we don’t. Maybe the store is closed or maybe you don’t have time, but you are in a pinch and need a paint thinner immediately. Now you are wondering, is it possible to use gas …

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If you are preparing for a project that requires construction materials, you might need to decide between plywood and plyboard. On the outside, the two items look alike and are used for a variety of construction projects. Yet plywood and plyboard are not the same and it is easy to get them confused with one …

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Hardboard, also known as high-density fiberboard (HDF), is a relatively cheap composite wood building material.  It’s pretty versatile and can replace wood in many interior design aspects like molding, flooring or cabinets.  The Main Advantages And Disadvantages Of High-Density Fiberboard (Hardboard): Advantages Disadvantages Hardboard is durable & impact resistant Hardboard itself is not waterproof Moisture …

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To stop a porch swing from squeaking, first examine the potential causes. Squeaking can be caused by a lack of lubrication, structural issues, environmental corrosion, and breakdown from use. There are a lot of reasons a porch swing may squeak, so this article tackles some common ways you can identify and resolve issues with your …

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Selecting the right engineered wood for a project can be a tricky and overwhelming endeavor, especially if two or more of them have similar properties. OSB and MDF are often confused, but they are different materials that have other uses. Understanding what they are made of and ensuring that you are picking the right material …

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I recently had pine tongue and groove siding (aka shiplap) installed over OSB walls in my garage. There were a few lessons learned in this process but overall it was a fairly simple upgrade. Here are the key points to keep in mind when doing this: When installing pine tongue and groove over existing OSB …

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Although Oriented Strand Boards, or OSB, have become a popular building material, it remains poorly understood. While some builders swear by OSB, others remain wary and critical of it as is a top-shelf building material. It’s commonly used as an exterior sheathing and also offers benefits in a garage but can you actually use OSB …

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Stained cabinets have been a traditional staple for most kitchens for years. Now kitchens have been getting more sleek and light. Although not as popular, stained cabinets have not become extinct. Stained cabinets are not outdated. They very much still have a place in modern kitchen designs. While not the most popular, the stained cabinets …

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