You can achieve a board and batten look on your home's exterior by installing batten on top of vertical siding. Find out whether concrete siding requires additional adhesive once the batten is added.

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Find out why you should hire an architect to design an addition to your home. Get tips on taking the architect's specifications to various contractors so you can compare their bids apples-to-apples.

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Learn how to replace carpeting on your home's porch. Find out how to secure your porch carpeting to ensure safety and prevent slippage.

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Get advice for installing French doors in a bedroom. Learn about a measurement called the "rough opening" and why it's key to getting a door to fit properly. Find out why French door installation is generally not a DIY project unless you are very

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Doors take a lot of punishment from the wind, weather, and water - and it's that last threat that often leads to mold! Get tips for repairing rot.

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Find out how to get rid of a sewage gas odor coming from your washing machine drain. Get tips on extending the drain pipe and adding a U-shaped trap to fix the problem.

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Learn how to clean the dirt from in between the cracks of your hardwood floor. Try to avoid using a steam cleaner to clean your hardwood floors because the moisture can warp the wood.

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Find out how to build a proper base for a tile floor. Get tips on using plywood and thinset to make a solid foundation so the tile doesn't crack.

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Extreme precipitation can dampen basements that are typically dry. Find out how to potentially reduce - or even eliminate - the cost of repairs, and get advice for adjusting factors including retaining walls to keep water from getting in

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Learn about fixing wet basement issues in a condo. Find out how to enroll the condominium association in helping you to improve drainage conditions to prevent a wet basement.

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