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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.
"How to Build custom radiator covers" cover image
Sep 25, 2008

Is your house heated by big clunky radiators? Are they eyesores that are taking up valuable space in each room? If so, you can build custom radiator covers that will attractively hide the metal monste ...

"How to Install permanent weatherstripping" cover image
Sep 25, 2008

Feel that chilly draft coming through your doors and windows? It might not be as difficult or costly to solve as you might think! In older homes, your doors and windows are likely the largest source o ...

"How to Repair concrete cracks" cover image
Sep 25, 2008

While concrete driveways look nice when they are new, over time the concrete can chip, crack and crumble. Cracks and potholes form due to the freezing and thawing of water that has seeped under the dr ...

"How to Lay a brick patio or walkway" cover image
Sep 25, 2008

The durability and aesthetic characteristics of brick patios and walkways make for the foundation of great spaces around your home. While installing brick walks and patios is not a difficult task, it ...

"How to Build a block retaining wall" cover image
Sep 25, 2008

Do you want to level a steep slope on your property or enclose an area for a decorative garden? Building a concrete block retaining wall is easier than you may think. The concrete blocks used in this ...

"How to Apply exterior caulking" cover image
Sep 25, 2008

The purpose of exterior caulking is to apply a bead of flexible sealant to fill or cover cracks, seams and gaps where drafts or moisture might get into your house or conversely, where heated or air-co ...

"How to Install a garage door opener" cover image
Sep 25, 2008

A garage door opener has become an almost indispensable part of modern life. It offers an overwhelming number of convenience and safety features that will make you wonder how you lived without one for ...

"How to Sealcoat asphalt driveways" cover image
Sep 25, 2008

Each year, if you have an asphalt driveway, it is important that you sealcoat your driveway against the elements. Doing so regularly will prevent the cycles of melting and freezing water from destroyi ...

"How to Repair asphalt cracks" cover image
Sep 25, 2008

Tired of seeing cracks or holes in your asphalt driveway that negatively impact the "curb-appeal" of your home? There is a simple, yet messy, solution that won't cost you much. By putting in a few hou ...

"How to Fix a leaky frost free sillcock outdoor faucet" cover image
Sep 17, 2008

Mark Donovan of shows how to Fix a leaky frost free sillcock or outdoor faucet. Oftentimes, the washer is loose, but other repairs are just as simple. Watch this video home repair tutorial and learn ...