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Painting Wood Paneling
by Lorenz Prem on 10-02-2011 11:18 pm

Recently I painted over the wood paneling in thedownstairs apartment of my new house. Sadly, no prospective tenantscared for "Brady Bunch chic" in my ad on Craigslist. I couldn'tafford to rip it out and start over with drywall, so I had tofigure out how to paint it.

While wall prep is always the most important part of a paintjob, that's doubly true for wood paneling. That's because thesurface has not only been treated with some kind of varnish or oilto seal the wood, but it probably hasn't been washed down sincewhenever it was or

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How to choose a Hose for Compressed Air
by Lorenz Prem on 09-29-2011 1:54 pm

I needed a few extension hose for my aircompressor to finish a built-in on the far end of my house.Choosing a hose that works well is not a trivial matter. Here is aguide for how to choose the best air hose for your application.

What matters

There are three main issues to consider when shopping for ahose:

  • Length: The obvious one on the list;the hose needs to be as long as you need it to be.
  • Sizing: The inner diame
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Skim Coating a Drywall Ceiling
by Lorenz Prem on 09-20-2011 12:02 am

My house has popcorn ceilings all throughout.This look must have been very appealing to someone living in the60ies, but it's not the look I want. I decided to do the work andupgrade to a modern flat ceiling.

After taking down the popcorn my task was to apply a skim coatacross the entire ceiling. Let's take a look at what'sinvolved.

What is a skim coat

A skim coat is a very thin layer of drywall joint compound thatcovers an entire ceiling or wall. It is smooth and hides allimperfections in the dry

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Hearing Protection for Woodworking
by Lorenz Prem on 09-15-2011 1:46 pm

I use a hearing protection in my shop every day.The pressure of the ear muffs on my ears feels so natural to me nowthat I feel naked without them when I am in the shop. When the timecame to replace my current pair of ear muffs, it occurred to methat I don't actually know if my ears muffs offer enoughprotection. I decided to do some research. What is the best hearingprotection for woodworkers available today?

Why wear protection?

Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a preventable hearingdisorder. As the name su

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Replacing Shingles on a Composite Roof
by Lorenz Prem on 08-31-2011 4:00 pm

Composite roof shingles are the most commonroofing material in the United States. They are economical, easy toinstall, and easy to repair. During the life of your roof you willmost likely have to replace one or two damaged shingles. Especiallycloser to the end of their life shingles are prone to tearing. Whata lot of people don't know is how easy it is to replace individualshingles. Instead of spending time and money on hiring a roofer,you can do the work yourself. Let's take a look at what'sinvolved.

Getting the materials

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Water proofing the Under Sink Cabinet in your Kitchen
by Lorenz Prem on 08-29-2011 2:52 pm

The cabinet under the sink in your kitchen isthe one place in your home where a water leak is likely to happen.It's just a matter of time. This cabinet hosts more water pipes,valves, and joints than any other room in your house. Add a wastedisposal and the occasional clogged drain, and you have a very wetplace. A little care to prepare for the inevitable can prevent morepungent and expensive issues like wood rot and mold. Let's take alook at what it takes to water proof the cabinet under yoursink.

Managing leaks in an residential

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How to pick a Respirator for Woodworking
by Lorenz Prem on 08-21-2011 10:00 pm

Saw dust is one of the hidden dangers ofwoodworking. Prolonged exposure can cause a number of illnesses.The dust created by cutting some exotic species can even causeimmediate harm. Today it is widely accepted that commercialwoodworkers should wear a respirator around dust producingmachines.

In a residential environment where dust collection systems areoften not present or inefficient, this rule is of criticalimportance. In this environment it is unrealistic to assume thedust is going to be trapped at the source. A shop vac, forinsta

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How to stack Firewood
by Lorenz Prem on 08-01-2011 9:29 pm

There are a few things to get right whenstacking wood. It's easy to do, if you keep the followingguidelines in mind. Thinking things through ahead of time will notonly lead to faster drying times, but also increase safety andeliminate nasty surprises.

Stability

The most important consideration when stacking wood is thestability of the stack. Safety must come first. Don't build yourstack on your balcony or any other place from which the logs canfall. A single log dropped from that height can cause a lot ofdamage. The

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How to install a Sink
by Lorenz Prem on 02-21-2011 6:39 pm

One of the joys of doing things yourself istesting your limits. With every project completed your skills grow.What used to be out of reach becomes possible. Installing a kitchensink is one of these milestones. It does not require plumbingskills, but seems daunting enough most people never try. Let's takea look at what's involved.

Installing the hot and cold water valves

The project begins at the plumbing stubs below the sinklocation. There will be hot and cold water lines and a sewerconnection. The hot and cold water

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Three essential DIY Skills every Homeowner should know
by Lorenz Prem on 02-11-2011 8:06 pm

A home requires constant maintenance. Everyhomeowner knows that. We all know that maintenance can getexpensive really quick, especially if you hire contractors to dothe work. Fortunately you can save big money by doing the simpletasks yourself. Let's take a look at the top three DIY skills everyhomeowner should learn.

Clearing a drain backup

Backups are a frequent occurrence in most homes. Most often theclog is located in the p-trap of the plumbing system, an easy spotto clear it from. The p-trap is design to be the weak s

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