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How to Enclose a Chimney on the Outside of the House

Choose chimney enclosures to match the house and locale. Image Credit: Lucas Allen/Lifesize/Getty Images

How Put an 80-Inch Door Into a 78-Inch Frame

Things You'll Need Tape measure2 sawhorses3-inch masking tapeStraightedgePencilCircular saw150-grit sandpaperChiselHamme

How to Build Your Own Modern Plank Wall

You might be surprised to learn how easy it is to convert an average wall into the focal point of your room. This simple

Double-Duty Design: How to Build a Side Table Atop a Small Garden

When the weather warms and the outdoors are in bloom, getting some fresh air is a given. And if you have a patio or back

How Much Weight Can a Sheetrock Ceiling Hold?

Special fasteners are used to attach weight to Sheetrock. Image Credit: Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Getty Images

How to Lay Out & Cut Basement Stair Stringers

Things You'll Need Tape measure2-by-12-inch boardsCarpenters squareStraightedgeWood clamps or tapeCircular sawHandsaw

How to Install Wood Railings on a Knee Wall

Things You'll Need Chalk lineTape measureRailingPencilWooden rail postsTable sawDrill6-inch landscaping screwsScrew bitJ

How to Fasten Aluminum Fascia to the Top of the Gable

Things You'll Need Chalk lineTape measureMetal shearsCarpenter’s level1/2-inch pan head Phillips screwsScrew gun with Ph

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