HowTos

Installing T1 Siding

Siding comes in many forms but T1 siding is mostly used as an Exterior Sheathing and Siding all in one.

Its primary application is in out buildings such as a detached garage or shed but it can be used on homes or businesses with good results.

Its maintenance factor will depend on the product that you select and new products that have a weather barrier or textured surface to match traditional siding surfaces are available.

The product comes in 4×8 sheets similar to …

How To – Organizing Your Hand Tools Upright Tool Box

Tool Chests are a great way to store and sort your hand tools and although they have been used by Automotive Mechanics for years they are finding their ways into home garages too.

There are many options when purchasing a Tool Chest so you should look for one that meets your own needs.

Models are available in many sizes and with special options. You can choose from a single piece tool chest or start off by …

Installing Retractable Doorstops

During the summer season it’s nice to keep a few doors or windows open to provide cross ventilation. However there are times when the breeze gets a little too strong and your door will slam shut. Instead of resorting to piles of shoes or cans of juice to keep your door open you can install a retractable doorstop that will provide both …

How To – Automotive Paint Care – Compound Polish Wax

Understanding a little bit about your car’s paint and the products that you put on it will go a long way in protecting your investment.

This HowTo will cover some of the methods to restore and improve older paint. If you are working on fresh paint see our other HowTo for additional information.

It seems that every year  some company comes out with a new product that is suppose to …

How To – Diagnosing & Fixing Car Battery Problems

Knowing when your battery is dead is pretty easy to understand usually you get in and try the ignition and if you are lucky you might hear some grinding of your starter or just a few clicks of the solenoid but how can you predict or stop this from happening?

In this HowTo we will look at some of the maintenance and preventative measures you can take to make sure your battery won’t let you …

Tool Guide – Hand And Powered Tile Cutters

Whether you are installing a back splash surround or a new tile floor in your kitchen one of the most important jobs is cutting tiles to fit within the area you are working on.

There are basically four grades of Tile Cutters. Hand Tools that can cut full tiles in half or on angles, Electric wet and dry diamond saws that can cut straight lines and in slightly intricate shapes, Gasoline or large tile saws that also can be used for …

How To – Wireless Network Security Measures For Home And Office

Search : Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBoosterMany homes and businesses now use Wireless technology to connect their portable computers and devices to their network and to provide a network infrastructure without the need to hardwire to each device location.

The ability to quickly add devices or allow an interface to your network is important but if security is not properly implemented you may find that others have quick and easy access to your network …

How To – Remember The Winter Snacks For Animals That Live In Your Yard

Search : Homestead 3201S Super Stop A Squirrel Wild Bird FeederWintertime can be tough for Animals and Birds that live in or around our homes.

When the snow comes and covers the ground it can be very difficult for them to find food and many animals do not store food in the same way squirrels store nuts.

Although most animals will hibernate in the winter it does not mean they stay a sleep for 4 or 6 …

Soil Testing Service – Businesses

Farmers Gardeners and other Developers often need Soil Testing Services performed.

Most State Colleges with Agricultural Programs will test soil for free or at discounted rates to teach and offset the cost of their programs. You should contact your State Department of Agriculture and local College for additional information.

This Directory is not an endorsement of the businesses or the quality of work they perform and should only be used as a starting point for your research.

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How To – What You Should Know About Manure

Heh pretty nice name for a HowTo but the fact is there are a lot of people that don’t know the differences between commercial manner and soil additives and what you might pickup at a local horse or other animal farm.

One of the strangest things we constantly see in our local newspaper is advertisements in the Give Away section from horse owners that want to get rid of their Manure.  The bad part about …