Therefore, the upper piece of wrap or flashing should always overlap any lower pieces. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions for the recommended technique for your windows. If installing a new unit, the self-adhesive flashing will cover the inside of the framing and the sheathing. Credit: Edmund Barr Then add small pieces of flashing over the gaps at the corners. Next, apply abead of caulkto the felt and set the window in the caulk....

Prevent water build-up in your yard by building an underground drain. We’ll walk you through the simple 4-step process. Many yards naturally have areas that collect water; a problemcreating a new patioor path can worsen. Thisrunoffcan cause problems you should correct before you roll construction. Fortunately, there are easy-to-install solutions for a drain inconcrete patioborders or other areas to carry the water away. A dry well collects water and allows it to seep slowly into thesurrounding soil....

Create a seamless corner by finishing your drywall with corner beads. Here are two easy techniques to get you started. Luckily for homeowners, installing and mudding drywall corner beads is one of the easier parts of thedrywall process. Credit: Adam Albright When installing corner beads, apply light pressure on the bead toward the corner. This ensures that the strip registers evenly along both walls and runs in a straight line....

When building a garden path, use edging to keep it in place. Here’s how to install various types of edging in your yard. Matthew Benson Edging is a quick and easy way to form a stable edge for a pathway. Credit:Matthew Benson And depending on the chosen material, edgings do more than keep patio and path materials inside their boundaries. They also become an integral part of the landscape design, adding color, form, and texture....

Adding exterior door trimaround an entrywaywhether existing or newly installedis a quick way to give your house a facelift. Urethane foam frame molding is light, paintable, easy to cut, and will never rotideal for exteriors. You may need to measure your door and order the headerthe horizontal piece at the topat a specific length. The casing (the vertical parts that replace the brick molding) can be cut to size. Adding trim to anentry doorwill take most of the day....

Install or refinish hardwood floors like a total pro. Solid wood flooring is made from one continuous piece of solid wood, typically measuring 3/4 inch thick. Wood strips range from 1-1/2 to 2-1/4 inches wide and are generally nailed to the subfloor. Planks are wider than 2-1/4 inches. Abay windowserved as an out-of-the-way spot to store this supply of wood strips. For storage on an on-gradeconcrete floor, provide a 4-inch airspace beneath the stacks or cartons of wood....

Insulate your exterior walls with confidence using these helpful tips. In exterior walls, kraft-faced fiberglass insulation helps control temperature and humidity inside the structure. Awell-insulated homekeeps everyone comfortable and happy. You may want to add it to the walls of your upstairs area to help deaden sound between rooms. Below, we’ll help you understand how insulation works and how to install it yourself. Protective clothing is one line of defense: long pants and sleeves, collar and cuffs buttoned....

Learn how to install laminate flooring for a durable, attractive, affordable home upgrade. Even beginners can knock out the project in a weekend! Prefinished laminate plank flooring is easier to install than hardwood and offers the same luxurious appearance. Credit: Carson Downing In fact, it often takes as little as a weekend to implement the planks. What is laminate wood flooring made of? Laminate wood flooring planks are made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) coated in plastic laminate....

Pros say installation is so easy, even novice DIYers shouldnt be afraid to tackle the job. Magnetic flooring is a popularDIY option, and it’s easy to see why. “The magnetic flooring innovation is ideal for every setting,” says Olsen. Credit: Kritsada Panichgul Magnetic flooring’s appeal is hard to deny, but can it replacetraditional flooring types? We’ll let you decide. Shauna Olsen is the CEO ofCreative Magnetic Flooring. Credit:Courtesy Creative Magnetic Flooring...

Installing a front door handle and lockset is a quick way toadd curb appeal to your home. Before you begin, confirm your door has standard preparation boreholes for a knob/lever and deadbolt combination. Both boreholes are 2-1/8 inches in diameter, with the cross bores measuring 1 inch in diameter. The thickness of the door should be between 1-3/8 and 1-3/4 inches. Be aware of the dimensions of your new handle so that it fits properly on the door....

This is the non-permanent wall sconce hack you’ve been waiting for. Bloggers and DIY experts have turned to social media to share their genius ideas for working around hardwiring sconces. Keep reading to learn how to install renter-friendly wall sconces without the elbow grease. Credit:Ellie Lillstrom To load the sconce, drill the backplate of the sconce to your wall, and attach the sconce. For cozy nights at home, turn the lights to dim, and keep them brighter during the day....

For an affordable roof option, consider roll roofing. This material is very easy to install and only requires basic carpentry skills. Richard Johnson For a practical solution when appearance isn’t as important, consider installing rolled roofing. Credit:Richard Johnson This product is made of materials similar to composition shingles but generally isn’t as durable. Be sure to check the warranty, which may be for only one year. If you install roll roofing using the double-coverage method, it will last longer....

Create a staycation-worthy backyard by installing string light poles with this easy outdoor project. Al fresco dining andbonfireseason is made all the better with the warm glow of string lights. Here, long vertical poles secured with concrete footings offer easy support for twinkling string lights. Credit: Adam Albright What’s more, only some light carpentry work and a few basic supplies are required. The concrete forms need to be set deep enough to go below thefrostline, which varies by region....