Here's a way to replace damaged ceramic tile. Remove the grout with a grout saw. Crack the tile with a hammer and cold chisel. Remove adhesive with an old chisel or putty knife. Apply latex tile adhesive to the new tiles and press firmly into place. Force grout into the joints removing the excess and avoid contact for 24 hours.

Here's a new technique to protect your house from water damage during high winds. Once the plywood roof sheathing has been attached, an adhesive bituminous membrane is applied across the panel joints to keep the rain out if the roof covering is lost in a storm. This seals the joints of the plywood so water doesn't run between the joints and into your house.

Loss of the roof causes the greatest amount of damage during hurricanes. Construction techniques have been developed for securing roofs during high winds. Use metal clips to tie the rafters to the top plate. Improve the attachment of the roof sheathing by spacing nails closer together. Seal the sheathing joints with an adhesive membrane (to prevent water penetration.)

Here's how to get professional results when you're using a caulking gun. Caulking guns aren't expensive, so don't skimp here. Once you've loaded there are several ways to open the tip, depending on what you're doing. For quick jobs like adhesive application, just cut straight across. Cut at a 45 degree angle to slow the flow down, or cut off the point to get even more control for real precision jobs.

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If you are looking to save some money on a home improvement project this year, consider starting with those old windows. A new federal tax credit can put 30% of what you spend on new energy…

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