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.

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.)

Re-roofing is an opportunity to retrofit your home to prevent wind and water damage. After removing the old roof covering, improve the connection of the sheathing to the framing by adding more nails or screws. Check local building codes for spacing. (It can vary from 4 to 8 inches on center.) Seal the sheathing seams with a self-adhesive membrane. Finish with a new roof cover.

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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