StepByStep Index
Repairing Damaged Vinyl Siding
Step by step tutorial on how to replace or patch a damaged section of vinyl siding
Types of House Siding - Home Siding Overview
Describes various siding house materials for the home including vinyl siding, aluminum siding, cement fiber siding, wood siding
Easy Outside Repairs for a Wet Basement
This tutorial describes various exterior causes of a wet basement or foundation. Not all basement waterproofing is required as a solution to a wet basement. Many times the cause of the problem is right at the corner of your house. Read on to learn how.
Easy Home Winterizing Checklist
Fall checklist for getting your home ready for winter
How to Measure a Cubic Foot of Concrete
Describes how to measure a cubic foot and cubic yard of concrete and how surface area is affected by depth of the concrete slab.
Cleaning Gutters and Downspouts
This tutorial guides you through the proper way to clean gutters and downspouts with some helpful hints along the way.
Screen Repair - Wood Frame
Describes technique for repairing screen in a wood frame
Screen Repair - Metal Frame
Describes technique for repairing screen in a metal frame
How to Use a Zip Tool - Vinyl Siding Removal Tool
Overview of how to use a vinyl siding removal hand tool commonly known as a zip tool.
Top 10 Most Common House Paint Problems and How to Fix Them
Tutorial describes the top 10 most common paint problems found around the home, their cause and how to fix them.
Exterior House Painting Preparation
The most important step in painting your home does not involve a paintbrush but rather paint scraping tools. Learn how to prepare your home's exterior surface for painting.
How to Tuckpoint Mortar Joints
Maintaining mortar joints in a brick wall is essential to keep water out of the wall and prevent brick failure. Learn how to maintain the mortar joints in a brick wall with a technique called tuckpointing.
How to Replace a Damaged Brick
Brick replacement can be done by a homeowner under certain conditions. Learn when a brick can be replaced and how to do it yourself.