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Things to consider when installing a new Sink
by Lorenz Prem on 02-06-2011 8:59 pm

One thing my house is missing is a nice, largeutility sink. The small sink in my downstairs bathroom is not builtfor cleaning shoes, tools, and sports equipment. A new sinkrequires new water and sewer hookups. Lets take a look at what ittakes to a sink to a home.

1) Required hookups

Hot and cold water

Hot and cold water supplies are the easiest pipes to route. Thewater in the pipes is under pressure and can go almost anywhere inhome. Be mindful of corners in your lines and the total length ofthe pipe. The

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Installing Radio and TV antennas
by Lorenz Prem on 01-03-2011 8:07 pm

Indoor antenna often work well enough to receiveFM signals. AM signals and other types often require line of sight.To receive these signals at reasonable level an out door antenna isneeded. Lets take a look at what's needed to install one.

1) An antenna mast

Most antennas are designed to be installed on an antenna mast.Mast range in size from a pole a few feet long to atelecommunications mast measuring 10-30ft. Most homeowners will getby with a simple pole mast.

The

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Garage Door Weather Stripping
by Lorenz Prem on 01-03-2011 7:56 pm

Garage doors do not create a weather tight sealon their own. Weather stripping needs to be installed andmaintained all around the door. Installation takes very little timeand provides returns in energy saved.

Tools

  • Hammer
  • Handsaw or miter saw
  • Utility knife

Supplies

  • Weather stripping (sides + top)
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Built-in lockers in the Mudroom
by Lorenz Prem on 01-03-2011 7:50 pm

The mudroom, or entrance room, in your house isone of most useful rooms in your house. It is the space to storeyour outdoor clothes and shoes. A quality built-in locker does justthat. It keeps everything organized, and offers a place to sit andchange. The built-in look will also make an impression on visitorsas well.

The Design

The design of this project includes upper cabinets, a benchchest, a back, and two dividers. The upper cabinets are built justlike standard kitchen cabinets. You can look at other threads onHin

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Building a Utility Closet
by Lorenz Prem on 10-15-2010 9:43 pm

The water heater in many homes is located in thegarage. Often it is simply attached to one of the walls. When theowners move in stuff starts piling up in the garage. The water heatand the feed pipes soon disappear under a collection of seldom usedthings.

One solution to this problem is to enclose the water heater in autility closet. The closet, which is basically an oversize armoire,physically separates your home's heating appliances from theworkspace that is your garage.

Design

Begin by planning the

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How to install an Ethernet Patch Panel
What it takes to terminate your data cables
by Lorenz Prem on 05-26-2010 9:29 pm

Ethernet uses a home-run or hub model. All wiresrun from the point of service to a central location. A router sitsat the center and routes signals from one machine to next and tothe modem. Let's take a look at the part required to build yourwiring hub:

Flat Surface

A good patch panel location is a flat plywood surface about 2'wide and 3' high. The plywood makes it easy to attach thenetworking equipment and wires to the wall with nails. A shelf is avery useful thing to have. If you can't mount the router in therack, t

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Tools to get for fixing Drywall
by Lorenz Prem on 05-04-2010 9:39 pm

Sooner or later you will have to fix your walls.Drywall gets damaged, or there is leak in the walls. Here is a listof tools and materials you'll need to fix your walls.

Tools:

  • Utility knife : Drywall sheets arecut to size by scoring one size with a utility knife and breakingthe side off in one swift motion. Keep your knifes sharp.
  • Drywall saw: A drywall saw is usedto
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How to repair drywall
A simple fix for a common problem
by Lorenz Prem on 05-03-2010 10:44 pm

Sometimes you have to patch holes in drywall.Either there is a dent in the wall, or you had to cut an accesshole. The fix, fortunately, is simple enough.

Wooded slates and drywall

When you cut a hole to install wires, do not throw away thepiece of drywall you just cut out. It perfectly fits into the hole.It can be used to cover the hole back. To provide a surface tomount the drywall to, secure two thin pieces of wood along theedges of the drywall with screws. Put the piece of drywall in placeand secure it to the slats

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Installing Ethernet in the House
Wire your house for data
by Lorenz Prem on 05-03-2010 10:17 pm

Installing wired internet in your home is notdifficult. Snaking wires behind the walls takes time, but theinstallation procedure is very straight forward. There is no reasonto hire an electrician for this job. Any handyman or homeowner canget this done.

Parts

The parts required for the installation are readily available onthe internet. Resellers like www.monoprice.com offer pricessignificantly cheaper than the home stores. Your shopping list isamazingly short.

  • 1 x Patch panel
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Why you need a Shop Vac in your Home
by Lorenz Prem on 04-09-2010 8:01 pm

Shop vacuums are a very versatile tool to have.They have a place in every home.

Shop vacs can remove water

Shop vacs, sometimes called wet/dry vacs, have the capability tosuck up both dust an liquids. This ability makes them the essentialcleanup tools for the smaller or larger mess in your home.

For example, if your sink is clogged and filled with grosswater, you can suck up the water with the shop vac. It will cleanlyempty the sink for you. Toilets are not a problem either.

A good

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