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This category will list a number of projects that fit the do-it-yourself person. You might have found our site while searching for information regarding a project that you are working on. We will try to keep this category updated with new, and informative, projects.

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10 Tips to Remodel Your Garage

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10 Tips to Remodel Your Garage

By WNY Handyman|October 2nd, 2012|How To's|

Whether you are looking to organize your storage space, need a place to store wood for the winter, want to add a workbench to your shop or simply want to give an old garage and new look, remodeling your garage is a great summer or weekend project for any handyman. These 10 tips and tricks [...]

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4 Inspirational DIY Ideas On Pinterest

Exterior Projects, How To's

4 Inspirational DIY Ideas On Pinterest

By WNY Handyman|September 20th, 2012|Exterior Projects, How To's|

Unless you’ve been without Internet or TV for the last year or so, you've probably heard of Pinterest- the social networking site that allows users to group images and "pin" them to a virtual bulletin board. Many people use Pinterest to save pictures of their dream homes, but the site is also a great source [...]

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Repair Cracks in Asphalt – Properly

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Repair Cracks in Asphalt – Properly

By WNY Handyman|September 10th, 2012|How To's|

How to Correctly Caulk Asphalt Pavement Cracks If you notice cracks forming in your asphalt surface, it’s important to repair them as soon as possible. Cracks allow moisture to penetrate the asphalt and weaken the surface. It’s also common for vegetation to grow in asphalt cracks, and that also contributes to weakening the surface. If [...]

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Simple Stairs – Just a Couple of Boxes

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Simple Stairs – Just a Couple of Boxes

By WNY Handyman|August 16th, 2012|Exterior Projects, How To's|

If you are like most people with a new build, you probably ended up with some simple construction stairs out to a patio. Rather than using a stringer stair that only has 2 or 3 steps, you should consider a nice and simple box system that will double as seating. We featured a stair stringer [...]

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Water Heater Savings – Weekender Cottage Life

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Water Heater Savings – Weekender Cottage Life

By WNY Handyman|July 17th, 2012|How To's|

If you have a "weekender" type of cottage, it is possible that you could be saving a few dollars by managing your hot water heater usage. You don't have to do anything crazy, just a simple on off switch to cut of power usage by the tank when you are are not there. That is [...]

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Installing VCT Tile – Six Things They Don’t Tell You

How To's, Interior Projects

Installing VCT Tile – Six Things They Don’t Tell You

By WNY Handyman|April 17th, 2012|How To's, Interior Projects|

VCT Tile Installation Tips - Six things they don't tell you on the instructions. Our prior post was an overview of encapsulating "cutback" adhesive which was leading toward installing a VCT tile floor. For those who don't know, VCT stands for Vinyl composite tile. You will see me write about "VCT tile" and I know [...]

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