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Tips and Techniques to Install Baseboard Molding

Well I’ve made huge strides toward getting the floors completely done. Almost all the baseboard is finished and a major portion of the quarter round is installed too. This post will focus on installing the baseboard. A future post will deal specifically with quarter round. If you haven’t purchased baseboard, make sure you select the right baseboard for your home. Tools / Materials Needed... 

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by: Ethan | October 9, 2008 | filed in: Projects
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Changing Brake Pads Tutorial

Taking care of basic maintenance on your car can really save money. Recently, my brake pads starting squealing so I took my car to Midas for an estimate. That was my first mistake. Midas will charge $25.00 for the inspection unless you have the work done. Other places won’t charge for the inspection at all. Midas wanted to change the brake pads, rotors, brake shoes and drums for a whopping $930... 

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by: Ethan | August 14, 2008 | filed in: Projects
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How to Frame with Steel (Metal) Studs

My brother and his wife are right in the middle of renovating their kitchen. They are at the framing and drywalling step right now and I got a chance to help out installing steel studs. Steel studs make a great alternative to wood. They have some big benefits (that I’ll write about later) and are easy to install. This post will go over how to install steel studs and the tools required. Tools... 

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by: Ethan | July 29, 2008 | filed in: Materials
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