Home Improvement & Maintenance : How Long Does a Wood Floor Need to Cure?

When wooden flooring is manufactured, the wood is dried to a 7-percent moisture content, but this can change when the wood is exposed to new climates. Learn about acclimating wood flooring to an area before installation with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video on wood floors. Expert: William Perkinson Bio: William Perkinson is a partner with Perkinson Building Corporation, based in Birmingham, Ala. Filmmaker: Tim Brown Series Description: In order to sharpen a knife with sandpaper, the first step is to clean the knife, and different grades of sandpaper can be used to hone the blade to a very fine point. Find out how to avoid damaging a knife blade when it’s being sharpened with help from a home remodeling specialist in this free video series on home improvement and maintenance.

Outdoor Kitchen Essentials

homeimprovement.dexknows.com When building an outdoor kitchen, it is essential to hire a contractor to ensure safe installation of plumbing, electricity and gas lines. Consider installing an entire outdoor kitchen with advice from a certified contractor in this video on outdoor living spaces. Expert: Ian Doby Bio: Ian Doby is the owner of Doby’s Remodeling.

SmartSide Siding Project Delavan Lake, Stebnitz Builders, Delavan, Wisconsin

www.stebnitzbuilders.com Stebnitz Builders, Delavan, WI: Video Blog of the progress we’ve made on a siding project installing SmartSide siding in place of the old cedar siding. See the condition of the home after cedar siding was removed. We take a video tour around a siding project we are working on near Delavan Lake, Wisconsin. We are tearing off the original cedar siding and replacing it with LP SmartSide Siding – a great maintenance-”less” product compared to cedar. SmartSide also offers a real wood look because it IS real wood with a 30-year warranty against fade for its finish as well as a 50-year warranty on the siding itself. For more information and to see how this product is made right here in Wisconsin, check out this video on our blog. bit.ly If you are considering updating the curb appeal to your house, or making it far more maintenance-free, contact Stebnitz Builders and we will come out for a free consultation.Stebnitz Builders remodels homes in Delavan, Whitewater, Elkhorn Lauderdale Lakes, Lake Geneva, Fontana, and Williams Bay, Wisconsin, as well as areas in northern Illinois as far south as Lake In The Hills, IL. Stebnitz Builders specializes in custom bathroom remodeling as well as kitchen remodeling, additions, whole house renovations and home maintenance. Visit our website: www.stebnitzbuilders.com Read Our Blog www.stebnitzbuildersblog.com “Like” us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com

SmartSide Siding Project Delavan Lake part 3, Stebnitz Builders, Delavan, WI

www.stebnitzbuilders.com Stebnitz Builders, Delavan, WI: Video Blog of the progress we’ve made on a siding project installing SmartSide siding in place of the old cedar siding. Soffit and fascia is now being applied and we’re getting ready for siding! We take a video tour around a siding project we are working on near Delavan Lake, Wisconsin. We are tearing off the original cedar siding and replacing it with LP SmartSide Siding – a great maintenance-”less” product compared to cedar. SmartSide also offers a real wood look because it IS real wood with a 30-year warranty against fade for its finish as well as a 50-year warranty on the siding itself. For more information and to see how this product is made right here in Wisconsin, check out this video on our blog. bit.ly If you are considering updating the curb appeal to your house, or making it far more maintenance-free, contact Stebnitz Builders and we will come out for a free consultation. Stebnitz Builders remodels homes in Delavan, Whitewater, Elkhorn Lauderdale Lakes, Lake Geneva, Fontana, and Williams Bay, Wisconsin, as well as areas in northern Illinois as far south as Lake In The Hills, IL. Stebnitz Builders specializes in custom bathroom remodeling as well as kitchen remodeling, additions, whole house renovations and home maintenance. Visit our website: www.stebnitzbuilders.com Read Our Blog www.stebnitzbuildersblog.com “Like” us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com

CAUGHT!! Jobsite Trespassers?, Stebnitz Builders, Remodeling, Delavan, WI

While we were out filming some footage of a project we were documenting on our blog site, we were surprised to see some visitors sneaking around our job site. Momma was bringing her twin fawns around the house and in to the woods across the street from the home we were working on. This was the second set of mom/ fawn we had seen use this access. Oh, the things you see on the job site. Stebnitz Builders remodels homes in Delavan, Whitewater, Elkhorn Lauderdale Lakes, Lake Geneva, Fontana, and Williams Bay, Wisconsin, as well as areas in northern Illinois as far south as Lake In The Hills, IL. Stebnitz Builders specializes in custom bathroom remodeling as well as kitchen remodeling, additions, whole house renovations and home maintenance. Visit our website: www.stebnitzbuilders.com Read Our Blog www.stebnitzbuildersblog.com “Like” us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com

Improvements in cedar decking shown at Barker Lumber’s Deck Days, Stebnitz Builders, Delavan, WI

www.stebnitzbuilders.com Stebnitz Builders, Delavan, WI: Improvements in cedar decking shown at Barker Lumber’s Deck Days Chris Stebnitz discusses the improvements Selkirk has made to cedar decking with Joe Prestigiacomo of BlueLinx Corp. at Barker Lumber’s Deck Days. A great day to be out – can you hear the Jimmy Buffet playing in the background? Stebnitz Builders remodels homes in Delavan, Whitewater, Elkhorn Lauderdale Lakes, Lake Geneva, Fontana, and Williams Bay, Wisconsin, as well as areas in northern Illinois as far south as Lake In The Hills, IL. Stebnitz Builders specializes in custom bathroom remodeling as well as kitchen remodeling, additions, whole house renovations and home maintenance. Visit our website: www.stebnitzbuilders.com Read Our Blog www.stebnitzbuildersblog.com “Like” us on Facebook www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com

Kitchen Cabinet Remodeling : Budget Kitchen Remodeling

To budget for a kitchen remodel, take into account the electrical work and the plumbing in addition to the new components themselves. Create a realistic budget for a new kitchen with advice from a certified contractor in this video on home remodeling.

Outdoor Fireplace Ideas

homeimprovement.dexknows.com Outdoor fireplaces are available in a variety of materials and shapes, so it is important to find one that the deck or patio can safely support. Pick out an exterior fireplace that goes well with the style of the house with advice from a certified contractor in this video on outdoor living spaces. Expert: Ian Doby Bio: Ian Doby is the owner of Doby’s Remodeling.

Home Improvement & Maintenance Tips : How to Fix Leaking Pipes

Fixing leaking pipes first requires determining where the leak is coming from before tightening the channel locks clockwise and checking the seals. Patch up a leaky pipe, checking both the drain lines and the supply lines, withadvice from a licensed remodeling contractor in this free video on home maintenance. Expert: Tim Gipson Contact: www.inhisstepsremodeling.com Bio: Tim Gipson is a home repair specialist and remodeling contractor in Franklin, Tenn. Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Home Improvement & Maintenance : How to Re-Caulk a Tub or Shower

When re-caulking a bathtub or shower, be careful with acrylics and use a scraper or plastic spatula. Re-caulk a bathtub or shower by using a caulk gun with tips from a construction specialist in thisfree video on home repair and maintenance. Expert: Oscar Moreno Contact: www.morenohomevisions.com Bio: Oscar Moreno is the owner of Moreno Custom Home Visions in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Todd Green

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