7 Quick Tips For Applying Oil-Based Polyurethane to Wood Floors

7 Quick Tips For Applying Oil-Based Polyurethane to Wood Floors
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Polyurethane is one of the best ways to give your wood floors a beautiful shine while protecting them from damage.

But its lovely clear shine also makes it a bit frustrating to apply because you can’t always clearly see where you’ve applied the product.

This is especially true when you’re applying a second and third coat!

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How to Replace A Sliding Glass Door

How to Replace A Sliding Glass Door
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While replacing a sliding glass door is probably not something you want to attempt if you’re a novice DIYer, it is something you can do yourself.

With the right materials and tools at hand it’s fairly easy to do and can easily be done in a few hours if you know what you’re doing.

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How to Soundproof a Home Office

As the trend towards remote work continues to grow, the more people are realizing the benefit of having a separate workspace. 

But just having a home office space set up doesn’t automatically mean you’ll be more productive. 

For example, you could have a room with a door, but if you have young children or animals at home with you, sound can quickly become an issue.

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5 Drywall Alternatives for Your Home

5 Drywall Alternatives for Your Home
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Whether you’re planning to build your house from the ground up or you’re doing a remodel, you have a lot of options for finishing the interior walls.

Drywall is one of the most commonly used finishes, but it’s by no means the only one.

Before diving into these different options, let’s consider the pros and cons of drywall.

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Tips for an Outdoor Kitchen on a Budget

Tips for an Outdoor Kitchen on a Budget
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Spring is finally here!

Which means, for a lot of the world, that summer weather is on the horizon. So why not add an outdoor kitchen to help you take advantage of the beautiful days and nights in the months ahead?

Outdoor kitchens can vary in scope and size; they can be as simple as a table and a portable grill or as complex as a full-fledged kitchen, only waterproofed!

Which means the cost of an outdoor kitchen can vary greatly depending on how much of it you do yourself, and the components you add. 

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