Larry Angell

How To Clean And Stain Redwood Decks

Redwood decks are beautiful and durable as long as they are properly cared for. A decade ago, we could buy Redwood for a song, but now it's rather expensive so if you have Redwood decks, you might want to take good care of them. The idea about any outside decking material is to protect it from the elements so the wood doesn't sustain damage. If water gets beneath the surface of decking material, it can cause... (posted by Larry 3 years 335 days ago.)

How To Sand and Refinish Your Hardwood Floors

You might think your old hardwood floor looks really ugly and dingy. Back in the 60's and 70's, many homeowners thought their hardwood floors were so ugly, that they would cover them up with carpet. In the modern day, that would be a sin, but it happened a lot back when wall-to-wall carpet was the craze. We often find older homes with old worn out carpet that covers seemingly faded and weathered hardwood... (posted by Larry 3 years 350 days ago.)

How To Wire a 3-Way Light Switch

The easiest way for three-way switches is to place the light between the two switches. You have to look closely at the electrical wiring diagram to understand how it is done. The cable should be 12.2 Romex right up to the first switch, then run 12.3 Romex to the light and then on to the second switch. (posted by Larry 5 years 256 days ago.)

Vinyl Siding, Good or Bad?

There are many wonderful choices for making our homes look like they belong in the mainstream of popular home styles. Many of the new siding products have gone through a process of evolution that has made them superior choices. What I mean by this is that the housing market has been inundated with new products over the years. However, not all products have been all-star performers and they have gone away. I... (posted by Larry 5 years 117 days ago.)