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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 101 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM ATTIC ACCESS (SCUTTLE HOLE/HATCH) 205. When working on an attic access (sc
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 102 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 212. If you will be blowing insulation (i.e., cellulose) into the at
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 103 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM PATCHING BASEBOARDS, CASINGS, DRYWALL 213. If there is not enough material
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 104 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Take a strip of fiberglass mesh and place it over the drywall compound just
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 105 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 2”x4”. Repeat for the other three sides. See the figures below. Joint co
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 109 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM PAINTING & CAULKING 216. When painting doors, remove the door from the
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 11 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM “WARNING: Never pull the saw toward you during a cut. The blade can suddenly
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 110 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM the bristles, no more – to prevent overloading the brush with paint, to prev
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 111 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 224. If using a roller and paint roller pan with liner, when done painting,
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 112 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM caulk overflowing the seam onto a granite or laminate countertop. Take a
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 115 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM STAIRS 229. During construction of homes, temporary rough construction tre
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 116 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM The width of the risers should match the width of the stingers. 232. The t
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 117 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 237. If the height of the landing is too high (>8”) a landing p
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 118 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 238. For fastening treads and risers to the stringers, use framing nails.
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 119 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 241. The skirts get topped off with a trim piece that matches the b
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 12 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM the event of rain. 18. Disconnect the pressure hose (also yellow or orange)
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 120 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM stringer is beneath a section of tread. The riser at the base of the steps
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 123 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM CEMENT & LUMBER 244. When securing lumber on top of concrete, such as
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 124 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Other wood abbreviations that you may encounter include: S-P-F (Spruce, pi
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 125 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 245. The size of lumber is summarized in the chart, below. SOFTWOOD LUMBER
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 126 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 247. Open the tool by pulling the tops and bottoms away from each oth
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 129 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM EXTERIOR RAILINGS 162. Fiberon Homeselect railing components were used betw
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 130 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM So use the corresponding rail bracket (horizontal vs. vertical) with ea
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 131 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM blade is shown. 169. Locate the baluster hole at the center of the bot
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 132 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM The template can then be used for the bottom flange location on additio
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 133 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Per manufacturer’s documentation: NOTE: Rail lengths will vary slightly du
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 134 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 181. If you will be adding railings to stairs, some of the instructions abov
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 135 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM If you can envision a long piece of stock laid down the steps across t
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 136 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Sample scenarios for various angles and gaps are given below. While math
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 137 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM towards column, c) screws used to secure brackets will be long enough to go
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 138 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM rail. The other is on the rail bracket at the bottom end of the bottom rail
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 14 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 23. When using RIGID TS2410LS table saw with an extension cord, the rating mu
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 141 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM LIGHT FIXTURES AND BULBS 184. The table below enumerates the specific light
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 142 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 185. The table below enumerates the bulbs ordered via the Massachusetts R
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 145 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM TOWEL BAR, TOWEL RING AND TOILET PAPER HOLDER 248. The standard heights of
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 146 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 250. With respect to placement, for a layout where there is a toilet and va
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 147 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM APPENDICES (Tables & Manufacturer’s Manuals) How To Install St James Fl
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 15 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 27. Check circular power saws before using. If the cutting is difficult, a p
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 150 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Installing the First Row 1. Begin on the left side of the room and work rig
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 151 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 7. Use a pull bar when necessary to ensure joints are tight. Installing th
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 152 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM deg sin cos tan 0 0.0000 1.0000 0.0000 1 0.0175 0.9998 0.0175 2 0.0349 0.99
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 153 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM http://www.familyhandyman.com/floor/repair/laminate-floors-how-to-replace-a-
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 154 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Step 2: Replace "snap-together" planks 1 of 3 Photo 1: Remove the
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 155 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 2 of 3 Photo 2: Cut to the corners Cut from the center section to the drille
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 156 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM groove. Stick the blade inside the groove and cut off the bottom from the in
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 157 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Photo 2: The old glue has to go Use a flat-blade screwdriver or small chisel
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 159 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Removing a Damaged Board 1. Draw a line down the center of the damaged board
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 16 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 31. If having difficulty cutting stock with a jig saw, inspect the blade. If
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 160 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Pliers Utility knife Carpenter's glue Weights Tip Use a
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 161 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM www.kool-glide.com/basics-flooring/replacelaminate.html How to Replace Lamin
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 162 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Photo 3 The biggest difference between the glue type joints and the glueless
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 163 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM • Kool Glide hard surface tool • Utility tape, double stick tape, carpet ta
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 164 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Photo 9 Start by cutting the diagonal cuts along the marked lines into the c
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 165 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Photo 16 Next, align the guide rail so that only the portion of the groove t
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 166 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM (Photo 21) After replacing the board, center the Kool Glide tool over the bo
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 19 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 40. Cut plaster/sheet rock by drawing a line or placing a side of a metal squ
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 20 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM For every additional 10 kV, increase distance by an additional 4” of clearanc
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 21 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 46. Ask questions when in doubt. Report issues. Don't do anything th
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 22 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM rear as far as it will go and black slide rail lock knob (24) (6 lobed) tight
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 27 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM LINOLEUM SUB-FLOOR 62. When doing a sub-floor, for linoleum tile, the floor
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 28 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM the above is a good thing to do anyway. Knowing where the studs are (│or ║)
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 29 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 66. When laying sub-floor knee pads may be beneficial. 67. When stapling
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 3 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM GENERAL INFO 1. Wear goggles when sawing with the table saw, miter saw, hand
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 30 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Below, see the threshold where linoleum will go and the various other floorin
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 31 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM staple in every X on the perimeter of the sheet. By working your way from th
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 32 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 76. Below, photo of flooring after linoleum installed and appliances staged.
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 35 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM DOOR (SPLIT JAMB)/ DOOR CASING 77. Before installing door trim casing, ensur
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 36 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM If the jamb is not deep enough, the halves of the split jamb will not close
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 37 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM NOTE: Ensure that any light switches that are to b
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 38 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM are on the door knob side of the door, as opposed to on the hinge side. NOTE
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 39 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM side. Place one set in the space adjacent to where the center hinge is (and
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 4 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 5. Various types of expanding foam are used, some of which are shown belo
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 40 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 83. Also ensure that the gap between the bottom of the door
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 41 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 85. If door trim/casing did not come with the door and needs to be added, f
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 43 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM WINDOW / WINDOW CASING 86. Before installing window casing, using a utility
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 44 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM separate set of hands to pull the window and position the trowels. 89. The
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 45 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM screen is in the outer-most channel. Release both pins.
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 47 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM INSULATION & DRYWALL/SHEETROCK 92. Before installing insulation around w
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 48 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM perimeter, or use Weathermate tape (or equivalent)) until the insulation is w
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 49 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM stay in place until vapor barrier/sheet rock is installed. Fiberglass insula
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 5 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Nails are designated by length as shown in the following chart. Starting wi
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 50 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Rigid board is a vapor barrier so it does not need an additional vapo
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 51 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 109. Hang the wall sheetrock horizontally (perpendicular to the framing mem
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 52 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 111. The walls in 55 Rock were 97” (8’-1”) high. The sheetrock used was 12’
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 53 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Staggered sheets contribute to the structural strength of the wall. .
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 55 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM CABINETS 116. When installing kitchen cabinets that sit on the floor, watch
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 56 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 120. At the top corners of the cabinets there are recessed plastic brackets.
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 59 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM CERAMIC TILE 122. When doing a tile floor, the floor must be clear of all d
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 6 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 7. A variety of screws are used, as designated by head types, some of which a
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 60 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 124. Much like the sub-flooring for linoleum, you need to put down a sub-floo
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 61 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM tiles will wind up. You don't want these to be too narrow. You may hav
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 62 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM do not put excessive pressure on the tile when placing them on the mortar, b)
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 63 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 139. When cutting tile, draw a line where the tile is to be cut, and either a
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 64 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM will extend under the toilet and that there will be no visible gap. 148. W
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 65 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 152. The key to applying mortar is a) to use a generous amount of mortar, b
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 67 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 160. When done making mortar and grout mix, clean mud beater, spiral mixer or
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 71 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM LAMINATE FLOORING 164. Prior to working with the flooring stoc
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 72 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM have been used. 167. Alternate T-Moldings, if those from the man
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 73 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM room). The manufacturer also says you may remove the tongues/grooves from th
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 74 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM at the wall containing the door, the left hand corner is used as the start po
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 75 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Planking will also have to go into the closet. The distance from the first p
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 76 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM row and snapped into the plank of the previous row, . The Precision 86157 t
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 77 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM is a time consuming and messy job. Remember that the manufacturer suggests t
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 78 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 176. The 2”x4” and shims/wedges added above keep the floor stable as t
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 79 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 179. With respect to making adjacent rows, there are multiple methods. Th
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 80 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM the whole row, repeat, etc. For the end, use the pull bar with a rubber mall
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 81 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM the opening. 187. After the floor has been cleaned up a visual inspectio
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 83 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM Second, the new laminate plank must be installed (shown above). A
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 84 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM plank is shown, but the same actions were performed on the left end. The lin
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 85 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM NOTE: Above photos showing glue used on existing planks and replacement pla
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 86 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM This includes: painting; work on electrical switches, outlets, & ceiling
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 87 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 190. Lastly, install T molding (transition) or laminate surface reducer in
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 91 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM SHELVING 193. For a shelf in a laundry room over a washer and dryer, the she
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 92 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM 194. For a shelf in a clothes closet, the same depth shelve as above will be
HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 93 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM or the current shelves to be extended. But be warned, some people feel that
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HHGL DO and DONT - 25.doc Page 97 10/25/2013 5:14:55 AM BASEBOARDS 198. If baseboards will be painted, it is best to paint them bef
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