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How to Repair a Broken Marble Bathtub Panel – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:14:31 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. A quick review the MagnaPanel™ project status is: The marble side panel has been glued together with epoxy and 2×4 reinforcement blocks. The side panel slides freely onto the side of the bathtub frame. The MagnaPanel lag bolts have been countersunk and screwed into the bathtub frame. The [...]

How to Repair a Broken Marble Bathtub Panel – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:13:52 +0000

This tutorial shows how to repair a broken marble side panel on a whirlpool bathtub with the MagnaPanel™ magnetic access panel hardware kit. The cultured marble side panel on the whirlpool bathtub broke when the plumber removed it to replace the leaking polybutylene pipe. The side panel was pinched between the bathtub rim and the [...]

How to Install a Hardwired Smoke Alarm – Part 3

Bob Jackson — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:20:48 +0000

This project is continued from Part 2. A second Kidde/Firex® Dual Sensor (Ionization and Photoelectric) AC powered hardwired smoke alarm will now be installed in the living area of the finished basement. The smoke alarm, NM-B 14/3 cable roll and old work electrical box are shown here: Smoke Alarm Wiring Diagram The NM 14/3 branch [...]

How to Install a Hardwired Smoke Alarm – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:19:08 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. The smoke alarms in my house are 10 years old and will be replaced with new Kidde/Firex® Dual Sensor (Ionization and Photoelectric) 120VAC powered hardwired alarms with battery backup. I chose the Consumer Reports #1 rated Kidde PI2010 alarm, which is widely available at home improvement stores for [...]

How to Install a Hardwired Smoke Alarm – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:18:48 +0000

This project explains how to install Kidde/Firex® hardwired (AC powered) smoke alarms in the finished- and unfinished sides of the basement. A new 120 volt AC branch circuit is wired to power the alarms and an alarm is installed in the suspended drywall ceiling. Smoke Alarm Building Code Violation The prior owners of my house [...]

How to Replace an Exterior Door – Part 4

Bob Jackson — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:43:35 +0000

This project is continued from Part 3. The Therma-Tru® Traditions® pre-hung entry door is now installed in the rough opening and it’s time to install the brick mould. The door can be ordered with the brick mould already fastened to the door frame or ordered “loose”. I ordered it loose because this gave me the [...]

How to Replace an Exterior Door – Part 3

Bob Jackson — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:42:32 +0000

This project is continued from Part 2. Trial Fitting the Door After sanding down the lock-side of the subfloor with an belt sander so it was level, we stood the new Therma-Tru® Traditions® pre-hung door in the rough opening to check the fit and clearances. The door is just sitting in the rough opening here [...]

How to Replace an Exterior Door – Part 2

Bob Jackson — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:41:07 +0000

This project is continued from Part 1. Having taken off the brick mould, I removed several screws that fastened the old door frame to the 2×4 jack studs in the wall. Next, I cut the caulk lines between the door frame and interior moulding. The door frame was tapped out with a hammer and wood [...]

How to Replace an Exterior Door – Part 1

Bob Jackson — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:40:47 +0000

This project explains how to replace an exterior entry door with a Therma-Tru® Traditions® pre-hung door. This particular door style is the Traditions® single light, double-glazed, low emissivity (Low E) glass, grill between the glass (GBG), pre-hung steel door, model #TS-108 GBG. The door is Energy Star® Qualified and eligible for the American Recovery & [...]

How to Build a 2×4 Deck Rail on a Concrete Patio – Part 3

Bob Jackson — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:37:05 +0000

This project is continued from Part 2. Attach the 2×4 Rails to the 4×4 Posts I pre-drilled the screw holes with a slightly smaller diameter bit than the screw to prevent the wood from splitting. Next, fasten the 2×4 top rail to the 4×4 posts and verify the top rail is level. It turns [...]