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Home » Jeff Patterson

How to Reinforce an Entry Door and Make it Burglar Proof

September 25, 2013 Jeff Patterson 33 Comments

Reinforce an Entry Door

Burglar proofing your home is easy. Especially f you have a gazillion dollars to hire security guards, attack dogs and a web of lasers. Ahh, to dream a dream. But, for those of us who actually have a budget there's a quick solution. And it'll help you sleep a lot easier at … [Read more...]

Door, Door Hardware, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Home Safety

Hang Wall Decor Straight Every Time with a Simple Laser Level

August 28, 2013 Jeff Patterson 10 Comments

Hang Wall Decor Straight

Have you ever had the frustrating experience of hanging something on the wall only to notice afterward that it wasn't straight? Yah, this happens to me all the time. So - let's talk about how easy it is to Hang Wall Decor Straight Every Time. Recently my wife wanted to hang a … [Read more...]

accessories, decor, Hanging plates, Home & Auto Maintenance, memo board, Tutorial

Painting Metal Patio Chairs: 5 Easy Steps to an Awesome Makeover

July 24, 2013 Jeff Patterson 28 Comments

Step 1 Scrape Loose Paint

What's worse than a rusted, faded, and drab looking patio chair? Not being able to enjoy your outdoor space because of them!! We all want to be proud of our homes and be able to have friends or family over. Don't let a little paint get in the way of having fun with your … [Read more...]

Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, painting chair, priming, ReNew, repair

How to Trim a Sticking Door with a Power Planer

June 21, 2013 Jeff Patterson 13 Comments

How to Trim a Door with a Hand Planer

Doors that rub the floor or jamb are flat out annoying. This problem is typically fixed by tightening or shimming hinges. But sometimes the door just needs to be shaved down a tiny bit and this can be accomplished by using a power planer. The Ryobi planer used in this tutorial is … [Read more...]

Door, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, power tools, repair

Cracks in Drywall: 5 Steps to a Permanent Fix with 3M Patch Plus Primer

May 22, 2013 Jeff Patterson 88 Comments

Home & Auto Fixes and Repairs

Do you have a crack in your drywall that keeps coming back? Today's post will help you fix this annoying problem in 5 easy steps using 3M's Patch Plus Primer. This weekend I was cleaning out the guinea pig cage that sits in our living room (did you know guinea pigs can live … [Read more...]

drywall repair, Fix It, Home & Auto Maintenance, repair Maintenance

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