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Aligning the Bolt and Strike Plate
When a door fails to latch properly, it usually means the door is out of alignment. Often, the latch bolt is not dropping smoothly into the centre of the strike plate. If the latch bolt is too low or too high, the problem usually can be corrected by shimming a hinge to realign...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 1 hour
Post and Beam Ceiling
These hand-crafted ceiling beams will add instant rural charm to your kitchen or great room. We love the look of weathered timbers combined with all-white cross beams. And it's a look that you can achieve yourself using basic lumber, paint and elbow grease.
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 5 hours
Installing Backerboard - Cutting Backerboard
To avoid cracking, tile needs a stable bed such as backerboard. The bed begins with a lather of wet mortar applied to the floor. The backerboard is set in the mortar while it's still wet, then screwed to the subfloor. Any gaps between sheets of backerboard and the floor are...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 1 hour
Tile a Wall
Transform an ordinary wall with floor to ceiling tile. Laying a straight grid of uniform tiles is simplest, but you could also get creative with border tiles and interesting patterns.
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 5 hours
Laying Ceramic or Porcelain Tile
Ceramic tile is the most durable flooring you can install. It's low-maintenance and stands up well to water. Porcelain tiles are ceramic tiles that are extremely dense and waterproof with a glossy surface. Installation for both types of tile is labor-intensive. Even if ...
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 5 hours
Setting Ceramic Tile - Laying Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile is the most durable flooring you can install. It's low-maintenance, stands up well to water, Installation, however, is labour-intensive. Even if you don't have to install backerboard (not necessary on a slab floor or patio), there's mixing mortar, setting...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 3 hours
Installing a Countertop
A new countertop will do wonders for your décor. There are many colours and finishes to choose from – keep your cabinet style and finish in mind when shopping for the right one. You could choose a colour that blends with your cabinets for a streamlined look. Or consider...
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 4 hours
Installing Ceiling Tile
Screw a grid of 1x3s to the ceiling, shim it for a flat surface, and then staple tiles to the grid. The centre seam of the ceiling must run down the center of the room. Trim the tiles so those against the walls are the same size on opposite ends of the room. Apply the grid from...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 1 hour
Installing Baseboard - Part 2: Installing Baseboard Along the Second and Third Walls
The moulding installed on the first wall in Part 1 was cut square on both ends. In Part 2, the moulding for the second and third walls will have to be mitred and coped before installation.
Skill: Beginner
Time: 1 hour
Installing Drywall
Make dreaded dry walling an easy event. Try to purchase sheets of the same length as the wall. Hang the sheets with the longest edge parallel to the floor so you cut down on taping and compound. This method also provides more strength because each board ties more studs together...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 2 hours
Install a Sink and Faucet
There are so many stunning faucets available today that they can make a design statement in and of themselves. Coupled with a shiny new sink, the wet area of your kitchen can be updated with minimal effort and time. Choose your style combination to complement the rest of your...
Skill: Intermediate
Time: 3 hours
Install a Kitchen Shelf
These days, kitchenware makers are creating distinctive products that combine form and function in perfect harmony - keeping these items in drawers and behind cabinet doors doesn't do them justice. Our solution is to display your favourite pieces on a handy floating shelf,...
Skill: Beginner
Time: 3 hours
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