Author: diyer

Replacing damaged exterior trim molding

Our dog did some destructive chewing and damaged what I believe is called the exterior trim molding. I would like to stop by a local hardware store and buy a replacement and take a shot at repairing it myself. Can anyone give me an idea of the type of board I should be looking for?…

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Cutting full sheets of plywood.

What is the easiest method for cutting down full sheets of plywood? No matter what I try I can never seem to get a straight cut over anything 2′ or 3′ long.I’ve got an old circular saw that I’ve tried with a straight edge, I’ve tried a Kobalt foldable table saw, jig saw, and it…

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18g finishing nails for plywood ceiling

I have an 18 gauge finishing nailer and I was planning to use that, as well as some loctite fastgrab glue to attach 1/2 inch plywood to the ceiling of a cabin. The plywood is getting attached directly to the bottom of the trusses, though I have attached 2×4 cross pieces between the trusses as…

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Help replacing transition laminate

My pup recently chewed through my transition laminate so it needs replacing. After doing my research, my strategy was to use a putty knife and hammer to tap into the laminate at an angle to pry it up. It partially worked and that’s when I ran into the glue that was hard stuck as well…

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