We’ll show you a simple and effective way to patch cracks with the best concrete crack filler. Fix Concrete Cracks in 8 Steps Step 1: Repair a Foundation Crack With an Epoxy Sealer We repaired a foundation wall, which had an 8-ft.-long crack that leaked water into the basement during periods of heavy rainfall. To permanently patch the crack we used an epoxy-injection system from Polygem, called the Liquid Concrete Repair Kit (about $60)....

How Do You Make Old Hardwood Floors Look New? Water stains, scratches, dullness and whole areas worn bare by household traffic are signs that it’s time to refinish the floor. In the past that meant sanding down to bare wood—a dust-producing, time-consuming process that’s risky if you don’t have experience or expensive if you hire a pro. Some floors require this level of work, but many others can be revitalized by screening....

Helix Mattress Review Finding the right mattress for your preferences is no small feat. There are an overwhelming amount of beds and brands to choose from, not to mention the different materials and firmness options available. Whether you’re choosing a new mattress for your dream primary bedroom or looking to replace the bed in the guest room, narrowing down the selection can prove tricky––but this Helix mattress review can help the process along a bit....

Paint: Valspar’s Royal Navy Table legs: Waddell 21 ¼-inch Country Pine Traditional Wood Table Leg, Lowe’s RELATED: See all Hammer It Out projects. Display Coffee Table Overview Download fun extras including drink and food pairings to go with this project. Cut List Our shadowbox coffee table cut list is based on table legs with a 2¼-by-2¼- inch section on top that’s 5 inches long. This unturned portion of post provides the flats to attach the apron pieces; its width will affect the dimensions of the tabletop frame, so be sure to adjust your measurements accordingly if you go with legs of a different size....

Steps for Building a Flag Display Case Establish a center line on the plywood with a straight edge.2. A typical folded coffin flag is 11 inches high and 22 inches wide, but you’ll want to undersize all your measurements by ¼”. From the bottom, go 10 ¾” each way. a. Nathan’s case was built using ¾” wood so he used a scrap piece of ¾” to do his layout.3. Come up 10 ¾” from the base....

To fasten the table together, Jimmy and Kevin used wood glue and floating tenons. The glue is manufactured by Gorilla Glue and the floating tenons are Dominos, which are manufactured by Festool. Expert assistance with this project was provided by Jimmy DiResta. Recommended Tools:

TIP 1: Save time by using the right primer for the job: a sealer primer to fill in porous bare wood and cover knots and stains; a tinted primer to reduce the number of dark-colored finish coats; and an all-in-one primer paint to speed up general painting. TIP 2: Before applying latex paint over a surface coated with oil-based paint—or vice versa—always prime the surface to ensure good adhesion. Today’s primers are compatible with both types of paint....

Before you get started, here are some questions to ask yourself about how you’ll use the space: Do you want a place to sit? A chair is convenient for putting on socks and shoes. Under-window seating works especially well because you can’t use that space for hanging storage anyway. Do you want to be able to look at yourself in the mirror? Try to get at least three feet away from the mirror, and make sure it’s in a place that can’t be blocked, such as on the back of a door....

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Cabinetmaker Steve Roca replies: Whether you’re hanging new doors, as I’m doing here for a hallway cabinet, or swapping out old hinges, concealed or European hinges are a dream to install. Unlike the butt or knife hinges often used in kitchen cabinets, they can be adjusted along three axes with the turn of a screwdriver, so you can easily fine-tune the door’s fit. Concealed hinges can go in face-frame or frameless cabinets and on any door type—including full overlay, partial overlay, or inset—as long as the doors are at least ½ inch thick....

What if you’re dealing with black mold? It can be difficult to distinguish toxic black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) from other species that are black in color, so it’s best to call in a professional in this situation. Toxic black mold is particularly harmful when inhaled, so you shouldn’t touch it. How to Kill Mold on Wood If you’re looking to remove any other kind of mold, here are the steps to take....

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Your home is your haven, a place of comfort and security. But in one respect, it may hold hazards you haven’t thought much about. “People feel safest from fires when they’re at home, but in reality, that’s where they are at greatest risk,” says Susan McKelvey of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Every year, firefighters respond to some 353,000 house fires, primarily caused by cooking, space heaters, and faulty wiring....

To save energy, Tom’s crew, with assistance from a small army of subcontractors, installed new windows, sprayed foam insulation into the walls and attic, and, perhaps best of all, put in a new gas boiler to replace the inefficient, oil-fired beast in the basement. Richard Trethewey, This Old House plumbing and heating expert, figures that with these envelope upgrades and a 95 percent efficient condensing boiler using the latest controls, the Deldons will cut their fuel bills by more than half, without sacrificing comfort....

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To secure the tiles to the sub hearth, Mark used standard tiling materials, including thinset, tile spacers, a notched trowel, grout, and sponges. These can all be found at home centers and tile supply houses. Shopping List: Slate tile Painter’s tape Tile spacers Thinset Grout Tools:

Our measure of a good smart-home gadget is usually whether it’s practical and useful. Do we actually save on our heating bill if the Nest thermostat creates its own schedule, or does it drive us crazy by turning the heat down too low at night? Can Smart Devices Be Trusted? Their whole smart-home reason for being is to watch us closely, like a helpful, modern-day butler, in order to make themselves more useful....