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Senior living
Comfortably Aging in Place
Comfortably Aging in PlaceHaving lived in the same ranch house for 55 years, John Heck’s grandparents wanted to make any and all necessary accommodations to allow them to peacefully age in place. Usin
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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
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How Put an 80-Inch Door Into a 78-Inch Frame
Things You'll Need Tape measure2 sawhorses3-inch masking tapeStraightedgePencilCircular saw150-grit sandpaperChiselHamme
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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
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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
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How Much Weight Can a Sheetrock Ceiling Hold?
Special fasteners are used to attach weight to Sheetrock. Image Credit: Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Getty Images
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How to Lay Out & Cut Basement Stair Stringers
Things You'll Need Tape measure2-by-12-inch boardsCarpenters squareStraightedgeWood clamps or tapeCircular sawHandsaw
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How to Install Wood Railings on a Knee Wall
Things You'll Need Chalk lineTape measureRailingPencilWooden rail postsTable sawDrill6-inch landscaping screwsScrew bitJ
