HomePros Member Articles

Ever Wonder How A Gallerist Decks Her Own Walls?

mrjart — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:51:22 -0400

Madelyn Jordon's home is featured in the Fall issue of Westchester Home. View the article and her tips for living with art at the following link: http://bit.ly/2sTSs2.

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Electricity and Electrical (3-Way & 4-Way Switch Installation)

HomePros_DIY — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:28:31 -0400

Standard electrical switches are designed to turn lights or other electrical devices "ON" and "OFF" from one location. In many instances in a

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Electricity and Electrical (Basement Wiring)

HomePros_DIY — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:35:40 -0400

If you are planning on finishing a basement or adding an addition to your home one of the requirements is to create a plan.

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Electricity and Electrical (Wiring a 3-Way Switch To A Light Fixture)

HomePros_DIY — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:24:37 -0400

A 3-way switch is used to turn a light fixture "OFF" and "ON" from two locations.

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How to Install Wood Fence Posts

HomePros_DIY — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:15:21 -0400

By far the most arduous part of building a wood fence is installing the upright wood fence posts. Because of this many homeowners and fence builders take short cuts and do not install t

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Fence Building and Installation

HomePros_DIY — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:48:26 -0400

As with any diy home handyman, home improvement project, proper planning is the key to a successful project. Fences can be made out of pre-formed vinyl or plastic sections, pre-built wo

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Drywall Truss Uplift

HomePros_DIY — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:59:19 -0400

Trusses are pre-engineered and manufactured assemblies that take the place of conventional rafter, ceiling joist - roof construction. Trusses are usually installed across the entire wid

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Drywall Taping Tips

HomePros_DIY — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:56:26 -0400

One of the most frustrating and time consuming parts of any drywall project, for the diy home handyman, is taping (mudding) the seams between sheets.

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Drywall Repairing Holes

HomePros_DIY — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:52:31 -0400

It is difficult or very expensive to find someone to repair holes in drywall. However, there is no need to hire a professional. Repairing holes in drywall is a project for even a

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Drywall Curved Walls - Installing on Inside Curve

HomePros_DIY — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:46:26 -0400

Center piece of drywall over curved surface. Moisten entire sheet of drywall, inside and outside using a water spray. Apply pressure to the center of the sheet of drywall.

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