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Construction & Repair

Join our Construction & Repair World now to meet up with other homeowners on the Web. Learn how to lay the foundation for a house, install a dryer vent in an exterior wall, fix a busted door hinge, and more. And don't forget to share your own DIY home repair tips and tricks for cutting home construction and repair costs.

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Nov 9, 2007

Bob Fenwick shows us how to hang our own drywall from the basic tools needed for the job, to the actual hanging of the material. He gives a number of great tips for the beginner. Video not playing pro ...

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Nov 9, 2007

Bob Fenwick shows us how to diagnose roof leaks and nail pops through shingle roofs Video not playing properly? Click here to see the original video ...

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Nov 9, 2007

Bob Fenwick shows us how to determine where a gutter leak is originating and what may be causing the problem, as well as how to correct it. Video not playing properly? Click here to see the original v ...

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Nov 9, 2007

Bob Fenwick shows us how to use a drywall lift to install our drywall. For the do it your selfer this is a must. It allows you to handle large pieces of drywall without someone available to help you. ...

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Nov 9, 2007

Bob Fenwick shows us how to add a vent to the existing heating and A/C system of your home.This can be accomplished with a few sheet metal parts from your local home improvement center. Video not play ...

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Oct 25, 2007

In this video we show you how to repair a basement wall that has started to push inward due to soil and water pressure. Video not playing properly? Click here to see the original video ...

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Oct 18, 2007

Tips on designing an outdoor kitchen, finding a contractor, fitting your budget, and cooking the perfect outdoor pizza. ...

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Jul 7, 2007

Learn how to mill lumber from a tree; details include felling the tree and cutting the log into planks using a band saw mill. ...

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Jul 5, 2007

Learn how to build and install a pull-out trash bin for your kitchen cabinets; watch a video of bin construction and installation. ...

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Jul 5, 2007

Learn how to tile over a plastic laminate countertop; watch a video demonstrating the use of the thin-skin system to bond tile to plastic laminate. ...