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How to Install a Rough-in for a Pedestal Sink
Things You'll Need 2-by-4-inch blocking boardsNails or screwsHammer or screw gunPVC pipeCopper tubingPVC cementFine sand
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How to Pour Concrete Window Wells
Things You'll Need PaperPencilMeasuring tapePower sawNail gunNailsWork BootsGlovesShovelGravelConcreteWheel barrowBucket
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How to Build a Non-Combustible Wall
Things You'll Need Cement backer boardStud finder4 inch drywall screws1-inch nonconductive ceramic spacers1-inch-high wo
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How to Replace the Outlet Box in a Brick Wall
Things You'll Need Safety glassesVoltage testerScrewdriverHammer and chiselMortarBucketMason trowel Electrical b
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How to Add a Window Opening in a Load Bearing Wall
Things You'll Need Tape measurePencilLevelDrywall saw2-by-4-inch studs3-inch screws4-by-6, 4-by-8 or 4-by-10-inch lumber
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How to Create and Install Custom Wainscoting
Wainscoting is one of those details in a house that takes a space from builder-grade and rather ordinary to high-end wit
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How to Build a Climate-Controlled Salami Room
Things You'll Need Window mounted room air conditionerPre-hung steel doorTape measurePencilReciprocating sawCircular saw
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How to Install Prefab Wood Stairs
Things You'll Need Installation manualLevelTape measureT-bevelSawStud finderFinishing nailerFinishing nails2-by-4-inch l
