In this article, I’ll explain how to trim out a garage door opening using PVC trim board and PVC brickmold. By the end, you’ll know which tools and supplies you’ll need, as well as the step-by-step process for cutting and installing the above materials. The more you learn now, the easier you’ll find putting up […]
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Welcome to the Excellent Laborer’s starter guide to how to install soffit and fascia on your DIY house! If you’re newly arrived at the soffit or fascia installation stage of constructing your home, this article will provide step-by-step instructions to get you started – including how to measure, cut, and install F channel, soffit, and
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DISCLAIMER – This article does contain affiliate links. I earn a small commission that helps support this website at no extra cost to you, if one of the links is used to make a purchase. I’m back for another review! This time, I’m giving you my thoughts on the Metabo HPT 10” Miter Saw that
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In this article, I want to talk about trim. Specifically, PVC trim vs wood trim and whether or not you should invest the extra money in PVC. A lot of first-time DIYers gravitate more toward wood trim, and there are certainly some compelling reasons for choosing this material. Wood has a natural grain that is
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Installing an exterior door by yourself is so easy, you can do it in as few as 10 minutes! If you like the idea of setting all your exterior doors up PROPERLY, as well as quickly as possible, then this tutorial is for you! Before I dig into the tools and supplies you’re going to
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In the past, I’ve gone into detail about how to DIY install one of my favorite types of porch decking, Trex. Then, I focused more on how to start the installation. But for this article, I’m going to cover the actual laying of the decking, as well as the process for finishing the Trex off
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If you’ve already worked your way through my tutorials on how to build a deck, then chances are you’re at the stage where you’re ready to install a door from the house to your patio. On the other hand, maybe you’ve decided to replace the patio door in your current home with a new one.
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Installing an exterior door on your DIY home isn’t difficult, but it’s still super important that you do it exactly right! The door needs to be properly leveled and sealed against the elements. Otherwise, it could cause major problems for you in the future. I (The Excellent Laborer) believe in doing DIY home build projects
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Imagine yourself sitting in a comfortable rocking chair on the deck of a covered front porch that you built yourself. That’s exactly what I like to do in my spare time, and I can tell you that this DIY project is certainly worth all the time and effort! Building your own covered front porch is
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In the fourth part of my article series on how to build a deck, I’m going to guide you through how to install Trex composite decking (see part 1, 2, and 3). This is the type of decking that I like to use, and I highly recommend it for your DIY house building project, as
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