Topics covered on today's episode: Using drywall compound to repair plaster Removing paneling Removing wallpaper and filling seams of walls in a mobile home Filling large patches in drywall Moving a wall Tightening double-pane window Preventing condensation on windows Short-term fix for old windows that condense profusely Replacing a pane of glass in a double-paned window Removing paint from a window screen Removing glue from a countertop Tips - Clamp a pair of straightedge boards in place to serve as a saw guide. They'll keep your jigsaw on the straight and narrow when cutting thin sheet materials.
- Don't waste your productive years: paint or stain your new crown molding before installing it.
- Paint or stain the tongues of new tongue-and-groove planking before installation or else unpainted tongues may show as the planks shrink.
- Softening paint splatters with hot vinegar before scraping them off gently with a razor blade will ease the pain of window cleanup.
- To keep your house cooler in the summer, install shades, awnings or screens on windows facing south and/or west to block the light.
- Always carry and store glass in an upright position. Otherwise the glass may break under the force of its own weight.
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 wall and window books: 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) 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)
RESOURCES :
Gardening Supplies
Lowes
Website: www.lowes.com
Lowe's (Lowe's Companies, Inc.)
Customer Care (CON8)
Website: www.lowes.com
GUESTS :
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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