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25 Find and fix roof leaks
Don't ignore the warning signs.
SlOp leaks before thl:!Y cau!;@
32
mfljor damage.
32 Busting up concrete
It's backbreaking work, but
R little know-how can reduce
the pain and strain,
44 Cost-cutting shed
Build a hig, beautiful storagp.
shed on a budget with our
penny-pinching tips.
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casier when you use the sarna .~
equipment the pros use.
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Slash your coollnt c~ts:tttis surrmer
Budget shed 44
Stoproofleaks 25
Bust up concrete 32
Rent II. monster tool.
Cut eM Insurance t05t5 "
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CONTENTS Departments
8 Do's & Don'ts
Belt Sil.n der5-~o powerful
and versatile, you've gotta
show 'em who's boss.
16 Remodel Resources
Rustic hardwood flooring,
bullet-proof shingles and more.
20 New Tools & Gear
A cordless grinder and an
automatic-start weed trimmer.
43 Reader Projects
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70 Car & Garage
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ing, Because they have a lot of power
and can handle COilrse grits, they excel
at the rapid removal of wood, Also,
\mlike orbital and vibrating sanders,
the sanding action is linear, so even
with coarse grits you can !';and with the
grain and get II. good-looking re~u1t.
Though a belt sandAr isn't an eAsAntial
tool in the homeowner's liI'Senal, you
won't find many experienced DlYers or
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EXTERIOR COLOR
SELECTION TIPS
The,. are no nord ond fast I\II. s when il comes tc llXIerior colors,
bl.l! consider seletting a ~coIor lheme~ . lop iiding might be ane
color, all railings onothtlr. wiooow and door trim yet another.
Hiik>fic navses of Ih. 19th and 20th ctlnlllfi., were chen pointed
usiog three basic colors; the design elem.nts uMld then, stiUapply:
• The main body wIor, used for the siding or other . xleriof wol!
aurfoee. establishes the overall look. and Feel of your home.
lignl colors will mok.e 0 house seem knger; dark coiors, smaller
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Rule number one is to surround yourself with the coIots you love; do
11'11' and your houw will feellik. a home. Keep these ~P$ in mind:
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the time, but you'll want to throttle it
back for delicate work.
Pick a belt,
but not any belt
Persomdly, I use 80- and 120-grit belts
regularly, and rarely, 50·grit. Grits
coarser than 50 leave deep scraluhes
that are difficult to remove. And if
you're doing finer sanding, you're bet-
ter off using a random·orbit sander.
Kememher one of the rules of sanding:
You can skip one grade of grit. but it
wastes time and you'll just wear out
belts !!kipping two. For example, you
can go from 80 to 120, skipping 100 GOOD FOR ROUGH SHARPENING
You can use a belt sander for rough sharpening of tools like a~es. shovels, kni\les and
grit, but don't go from 50 to 120. chisels. Remove the dust bag and relTlOV1:' all dust from the sander (sparks and dus1 are
Aluminum oxide is the traditional a bad combination), then use a zirconia belt fo r best resutts.
grit material. You'll find it in 1eM-
expensive khaki·color form, good if
you need a disposable belt, and longer·
lasting, dark brown premium belts.
However, for grits of 80 and coarser,
many ~ple now prefer zirconia belts
(sometimes called "planer" helts). They
have sharper, tougher cutting particles
that cut more aggressively, last longer
and don't clog as easily. These belt!! are
usually hright blue or purple. Zirr.onia
belts run aboul $2.50 each, and premi-
um aluminum oxide belts are about $2.
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You can stop If you have water stains that extend across ceilings
or run down walls, the cause Is probably a roof leal:.. fucking down
leaks yourself- the leak is the hard pl:U1; the fixfli'i fire usually prt!tty easy. We'lllihow you some
simple tricks for finding and repairing most of the common types of roof leaks.
no experience But if you live in the Snow Belt ond in the winter you have leaks only on warm
or sunny days, you probably have ice darns. We won't go into those fh.es in this
necessary stocy. If you go to thcfamilybandyman.r:om and type in "ice dams," you'U find a
bit of help for thaI problom too.
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Minor leaks can cause
major damage
Have ill roof leak? WeU, you'd better fix it,
even If it doesn't bother you much 0(
you're getting ill new roof next year. OVer
time. even small leaks can lead to big
problems, such as mold, rotted framing
and sheathing, destroyed Insulation and
damaged ceilings. The flashing leak that
caused this $950 repair bill was obvious
from the Ceiling stains for over two years. If
the homeowner had dealt with It right away,
the damage and subsequent repairs would
have been minimal.
If running water doesn't reveal the exact location of the leak, don't be timid, Start
removing shingles in the suspect area. With them removed, there'll be evidence of the
leak and you'll be able to track.t down right to the source. You'll see discolored felt
paper or water-stained Q( even rotted wood directly below and around It.
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Step flashing
Step flashing is used along walls th at
intersect the roof. Each short sec-
tion of flash ing channels watcr
over the sh ingle downhill
from it.
But if the f1t1~hing rus ts
through, or a p iece comes
loose, wetllt will run right
behind it, and into the hous!;!
it goes. Rusted fleshing needs
to be replaced. That means
removing shingles, prying Siding
Problem: Unnalled loose, and then romoving and
step flashing can slip replac.ing the step flashing. It's
down and channel that simple. But occasionally a
water Into t he wa ll.
roofer forgets to nail one in place Solution: PUSh a loose piece of step ftashing right bacKIn place
and it eventually slips down to expose the wall. and the n secure It with caulk above and below.
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sa fe up on IlIa t Go to thela mIly-
hanc:lyman.comlrool5.\fety.
J Don't count on caulk!
Ra rely will caulKOf root ceme nt cure a root leak- at least for very long. You should
a lways attempt 6 "mechanical" fix wnenE"ller possible. That means replac ln8 or repair-
Ing existing flashing Instead of uslng any type of sealant. Only use cauL k tor very small
holes and when fla shing Isn't an option.
Brick chimneys
All kinds of bad th ings can !\appen
around brick chimneys. In fact. there
are far too many to COVEr In th is
stOfY. Flashing around chimneys can
rust through If it's salvanlzed steel.
especially at the 9Q-desrH bend at
the bottom. A q uick but fa lrty long·
term fix Is to simply slip new flash-
Ing under the old rusted stuff. That
way any water that seeps through
wlll be diverted. ThQ bti!st flX, though,
is to cut a saw kef f into the mortar
and Install new ftash lni. If ~ want
to see what's Involved, go to the - •••••
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OU might think that demolishing
conue!e is backbreak-
ing, brainless work
But that's only half
true. There's mor" to it than
just swinging a sledgehammer.
And a bit of know-how can save
yuu 10111 of time and sweat and pos-
Sibly a visit to the chiropractor's office. This
article will show you the key tips. Plus, we'll
offar some tool recommendations ami a bit of
planning advice.
by Rick Muscopiat
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Rent a trash container with a gate so you can dump your wheelbalTow Inside.
Tossln8 chunks over the side Is hard work.
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Concreto cnn't go in your trash can, means you'll be paying the charges
so check oul your disposal options at for tit lettst three loads and making at
least a week ahead. Some concrete least three trips. even if you have II
recyclers (look in the yellow pages 1-ton pickup truck.
under "recycling services") accept it Your other option is to rent 8 trash
free or charge II small fee per load. container (r:heek the yellow pages
Most add all extra charge if the con- under "waste disposal"J. Don't guess
crete contains steel mesh or rebar. on the proper size. Instead, give the
Unfortunately, you won't know if waste httuJers the dimensions and
yours has metal in it until you start thickness of your patio and let them
breaking it apart. So figure your total fiRure out the right size for your job.
price based on the higher rate. Also Our hauler charged $325 for II trash A rented jackhammer powered by a
big compressor Is the best option for
be aware that the typical 12 x 14-ft.
patio weighs about 5,000 lbs. That ......
r.ontainer with a walk-in gate (photo
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large or thick slabs. But a plain old
sledgehammer Is fine for most jobs.
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Round up a crew owe you favors. Friends who own heavy-duty wheelbar-
This is one project wht'lre it really pays to bave extra rows arc especially valuable. Ideally. your crew will
bodies arol1nd to do the heavy lifting. So plan ahead consist of two to break up the concret~ and a team of
and nail down finn commitments from frien ds who Iwo to four to baul thtl rubble away.
Break UP concrete faster by forming a two-per5on team. With Take small bites w ith a jackhammer to crack the concrete.
one person prying up while the other strikes. concrete breaks It you bf!gln to drllla hole w ithout creating a crack, STOP!
more easllv· OtherwIse, you'll get the bit 5tuck In the concrete.
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separate the chunks Dealing with mesh or rebar
Even after (;oncrete is broken, the chunks remain locked Many slabs contain reinforcing st~l mll~h to resist
together, making the wrrounding concrete harder to cracking. That can double or even triple the time it takes
break So clear away the rubble after you've broken up to tear out the slab. If you try to break off large pieces,
each 2- to 3-ft. section. Don't use your hands to pry uut the reinforcing mflsh will do its job Rnd resist crack-
the sections-a ffillttock is the best tool for this job. ing-making your job much Illudet. So it's especially
To separate the chunks. swing the pointed end of the important to crar.k smaller sections. Cut the mesh with
mallock into the crack and pry up. Push the pieces far a bult cutler as you work. Watch out for the sharp wire
enough apart so you can .switch to thll larger flat blade. spikes left sticking out of the concreto chunks. If the
If the chunk won't budge, move the mattock to thil concrete contains rebar, cut it with a redprotll.ting saw
opposite side of the chunk above the flat edge under the and metal blade or an angle grinder and metal cutoff
concrete. Then lift up to "un10(.;k" the stuck edge. wheel.
Loosen locked-together chunks of concrete. A mattock is the Snip through Wire mesh to separate ct1unks of concrete. Bolt
perfect tool for prying them apart or pulling them up. cutters are the best tool for this Job; don't even try using a
wire cutter.
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path to the trash container is uphill,
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solid wood or plywood (you·U save up to $1(0),lt
panels. and come preprimed, doesn·t have knots or other
saving you money and labor. Since "i~"'=::i-" detects to work around, and It
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FOUNDATION
Hiring a concrete contrac- ~A"VARCH-TOP
tal to POUI a slab for this COST-CUTTING WINDOWS
shed could cost you CUSTOM DOOR If you·ve ever priced arch-tap windows.
$1,000, but the materials Materials for this door cost about $140. you know how expenSive they can be.
for this wood foundation A similar style prehung exterior door Even windows that don't operate are like-
will set you back only can easily cost more than $1.000. Of ly to cost $400 apiece. But you can simu-
about $250. Plus, a wood course. this door isn't as weather-tight late the look of an e~penslve window
foundatiM is easy to build as a prehul'lg door. and It wouldn't work without spending a ton of money. These
even on sites that slope or on your house, but it's perfect for a windows cost about $60 each and are
have difficult access. shed. You get the look of an expensive easy to bulld with materials you'll find at
custom wood door without the cost. any home center or lumberyard.
by Jef f Gorton
edltors@thefamilyhantlyman.com
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1 Build the end walls on the platform, usIng chalk lines as a
guide. Start by nailing together the perimeter and adding the
center stud, Then measure f rom t he center stud to mark for the
2 Nail siding to thewalls before you stand them up. Cover the
horizontal seam with met~1 Z-flashlng to keep out water.
remaining studs.
I: until the trendl is fulL Use framing on each side by 3-1/2 in. and that you've trimmed
thefamllVhandYman,comJ a level and long board to off the lup corner to follow the slope of the angled top plate
BUild tm rn.ndsome cupola. For com-
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sheets. You'll have to nail blocking It kloks like wood Siding
between the studs to support the lOp but costs a lot less.
e~tl uf thlt siding and tbe Z-flashing. Save up to $500.
r..omplate the siding, then remove
the toe-screws and move the wall aside to make room for
constrllcting the opposite wall. Use the same chalk line tem-
plats and process to build the opposite end WillI.
AlvAi C {online} shows framing details for the front wall.
Mark the curves on the 2xl 0 header pieces using the tram-
mel setup shown in Photo 12 and f lllHe G(online). Cut them
with a jigsaw. When you're done building the front and back
walls, set them aside so you <:an use the platform to build
the roof sections.
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6 Gather some stooges to help lift the roof sections Into place.
Don't forgel to toenail every ratter to t he wall before you
start the roof sheathing.
7 Mark rathe r than measure for the notches. It's faster and
more accurate. Start by cutting the gable end tr im a little long
and cutting the angle on the top. Then tack it up paralle l to th e
end rafter and mark for the bracket notch .
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Help us Improve The Family Handyman screws or 16d nails clear pine at a home center and spent $120 for the boards.
by sharing your opinion of this and through the plate to Photos 8 -10 show how to build the door Ilnd mount it to a
other artkles. See p. 4 for details. hold the bottom of trim piece with hinges. The duor consists of two layers of
the wall in posi- 3/4-in.-thick boards thaI oVflTlap al the corners to add
tion. Don't worry about getting the wall plumh yet. It'll be strength. Rip lx6 boards to 4-1/2 in. on a table saw for the
automatic when you stand the back wall and connect the outside layer (FlgUtH, online). We Ilsscmblcd each layer with
corners. pocket screws before gluing the two layers together, but if
Stand the back wall. Then tllign the (;urner of the side <lnd you don't own 8 pocket hole setup, YOIl cOll ld ~imply screw
back walls and nail them together. With a helper on the out- through the overlapping boards instead. Complete the door
side oflha shed to push if necessary, line up the inside edge frame. Then cut the 4 x 8-ft. grooved plywood to fit the
of the bottom plate with the chalk line and nail it to the plat- lower rece~s, and cut a p iece of 1/4-in. acrylic sheet to fit the
form. Continue around the building, standing the opposite upper recess. Secure the plywood and acrylic sheet with
end wall and finally the front wall. Nail the corners togeth- l/2-in. x lIz-in . moldings nailed to the inside. Sand the
er, making tiurtl that the top piattls of adjoining walb fire edges of the door flush.
l1ush with each other. We've simplified tlw door-hanging process by mounting
the door to a 1-1/2-in.-lhkk trim piece and then screwing
Hoist the roof panels into position the trim to the wall. An easy way to mark and cut matching
The roof panels are heavy and a bit awkward, so round up hinge recesses in both the door and the trim is to clamp the
thrtle strong helperti for this part of the job. Move the panels trim alongside the door, making sure it extends 1/8 in.
into po;;ition ;md lean them againsl the fronl and back walls. beyond thtl" top of the door. Then mark the hinge cutout on
Then set up ladders inside the building for two helpers and hOlh the door and the trim at the same time. If you have a
push one of tho panels up to them. Slide the panel up the router, use a hinge-mortising bit (nT ~traighl hit) to Cllt the
roof until the bird's-mouths drop over the top plate of the hinge reces~e!! (Photo 10). Otherwise, use a sharp chisel.
wall. Make sure the 2x4 ridge is perfectly aligned with thtl Sr.r~w the hinges to the door and trim (Photo 10, In$8tJ. To
peak of the wall. Then secure the roof panel wilh R pair of hang the door, line up a temporary 2x4 wilh the bottom of
toenails through each bird's-mouth into the top plate of the the siding and screw it to the wall. Then rest th!:! door on thtl
wall. Repeat the prOCess on the opposite side (Phato ti ). Zx4 and drive 3-in. screws through the trim into the framing
Complete the roof framing by nailing the 2x4 ridge~ togeth- to hold the door in place (Photoll). Finish the door installa-
er and adding two 2x4 collar ties, 4 ft. apilrt (Figure A). tion by adding the top and side trim pieces.
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8 Build two frames. Then glue and clamp them together to
make a 1-1/2-ln.-ll'1lclo:: door. Use pocket screws to assemble
each frame.
9 set the plywood and Plexiglas insert into the recessed area
on the back of the door. Nail wood stops around the perime-
ter to hold them in place.
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Figure G (online] shows details for the marking jig. Photo 12 frame, rectlssed side down. over a pitlce of acrylic sheet and
shows how to use this setup to draw Iht:! curves for the win- trace the shape with a permanent marker. Cut the curve with
dow pieces. Next cut the side pieces (FlgureF, online). Set thfl a fine-tooth jigsaw blade and the straight sections with a
side pieces in plac:e over Ihfl top of tho header and mark the fine-tooth blade in a table saw or circular saw.
angler! cuts (Photon). Finish the curved trim piel:€ by first Prime and paint the window and let it dry. Then apply a
cutting the angJes un each end, and then sawing the curves thin bead of clear silicone in the recess and embed the
with a jig!!aw and sanding them smooth. Use th~ marking jig acrylic sheet in it. Secure the ac.rylic. sheet with glazing
tu lay uut the curved brace. too (Flgur"G, online). points. Let it set up overnight. We cut the grid pieces from
Cut the sill piece and a!!semble the window!! wit.h pocket 3/4-in. x liZ-in. parting stop and glued them to the auylic
~r:rews, Using a router with a 3/8-in. rabbet hit, rout a with clear silicune caulk.
3/S-in.-deep recess on the back of the winduw to receive the A temporary support makes it simple to install tht! win-
t/4-in. Plexiglas acrylic sheet (Photo 14). Set the window dow. LeVi'll a 2x4 and screw it to the wall 2 in. below the
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Save more t han $300
by blJ ilding your own
window opening. Then rest the window on the Zx4 and cen- shows how to notch the fascia boards to fit around the
ter it in t.he opening before driving screws to secure it (Photo brackets. Keep the lxZ shingle molding flush to the top of
15). Usc caulk to fill the gaps left by the grooved siding. the roof plywood.
Install the exterior trim Roof. stain and paint the shed
FlgullI A and Figure E (online) show the exterior trim details. Complete the sh ed by in ~ talling shingles and finishing the
Start by mounting the brackets. Line up the outside edges of exterior. For informlltion on how to install shingles, go to
the lower brackets with the face of thtl siding, push them thefamilyhandyman.com and search for "roofing."
tight to the soffit and screw them to the wall. Center the top Prime and paint the doors and windows before imtalling
bracket on the peak and push it light to the soffit. Starting them , thAn you on ly need to caulk and fill nail holes before
with the pieces that go under the brackets, wrap the corners rolling an additional coat of paint onto the flat surfaces. The
with the corner board. Overlap the front corner hoard onto LP SmartS ide panel siding, the compo5ite fascia and cor-
the side corner board (Fllufil E, online). Get ttlady for roofing ners, and the fil)f!r cemAnt soffit were all preprimed and
by adding the fascia boards find shingle molding. PhDtD 7 requirfld only two coats of paint to finish. n
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Boom lift $200 per day
A boom lift. can tnke you to new heights into the oir and pivot 360 degrees. or asphalt by placing large scraps of
to trim trees. paint you r exterior or Pick..ing the right parkillg place is criti- wood under the outriggers. Hook. up
apply Siding and soffil material. Even H cal. You'U need fmIl , level ground, 20 your !'ia roly h .. rness, hop into the bud.-
you climb ladders like a monk.ey, this ft. of clear overhead space to mise the et. and take 8 few minutes to familiar-
lIlachint! will still save you tons of bucket and 5 ft. of clear space around ize yoursel f with the Opeidling con-
time. Plus, it'll much safer than work.ing the sides for the outriggers. Since you'll trols. Th6fe are fast and slow icons on
on a ladder. If you renl it for a w6E!k, be towing it into position with your the controJs. You'll want to use the
expect to pay about 5800. Make !lure truck (it's too heavy 10 move by bRnd), slow buttons until you get used to oper-
the rental fee inciuut!s Ii safety harness. plan your route to minimize lawn dam- ating tho hoom. The battery-powered
or rent a harness ~Aparately. age. Then unhitch il from your truck boom will run for about eight hours
A typical boom can JlOisl you 37ft. and drop the outriggers. Protoct gTaAS before needing a recharge.
Power trencher
$100 for 4 hours
Digging a trench for cable or gas lines means hours or days
of hard labor. But a power trencher can do all that digging
for you in a fraction of the time. This trencher can dig
duwn 24 in. (other models can dig to 36 in.) and is self-pro-
pelled, so yO\I don't have to pull
it. Steering it around curves is
still a workout, however. Also be
aware that rocky soil and tree
tip
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grass. So don't try to power your ml'nt 15 In scarel' supply.
~pe<lally on weekend~
way through a jam. Shut down
the unit, clear the jam and then
restart. On hills, start at the top and work your way down.
However, before you start ripping up your yard, call 811 to
get all thtl utility lines marked (go to eall~l1.com for more
information). Be sure to call at least a few days ahead.
Posthole digger
$50 for 2 hours
Digging posthole,!; for 1:1 fence or footing holes for a deck is
usually the mORt time-consuming, backbreaking part of the
project. The solution is a power posthole digger-but not
just any model. "fuo-man" diggers that are supported by
hand art:! hard to hanule, They toss you and your partner
around, especially in hard soil. A one-person trailer-mount-
ed model (shown abovel is much easier to use. Just move it
into position, start it lip and tip the auger into the soil. The
weight of the machine keeps it drilling straight down with
minimal guidance from you. But you'll need extra muscle to
move it to the next hole, especially if you're on a hilL Use
your lawn tractor or truck if you're working solo. Or, remove
the auger to lighten the load and move it by hand. Always
block the wheels on hills before drilling. It takes longer to
move the unit than it takes to drill holes. If you're drilling
on H flnt surface, plan on eight holes per hour.
Backpack blower
$25 for 2 hours
A typical electric leaf blower throws out about 70 cu. ft. of
air per minute (cfIll). A commercial-grede backpack_ unit
throws out an enormuu~ 455 cfm. With all that extra
power, you can clear leaves faster, of course. But a back.-
pack blower will also do things a smaller bluwer can't: It
will peel wet le;Jvell off the ground, blast out debris that's
stuck in cracks and move a mountain ofleaves in one pass.
And with the gas engine .qtrapped to your back, you can do
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Stump grinder
$35 for 2 hours
There's no need 10 pay a pro $150 or more
to grind out a stump. With a rented stump
grinder, you can do it yourself in a few
minutes. For a stump that's no mom Ihan
18 in. in diameter, rent a light-duty grinder
thai's mounted on a trailer. For bigger
stumps, rent a heavy-duty self-propelled
monster like the one shown here ($80 for
two hours). Male sure you remove any
rocks around the stump to avoid breaking
the teeth on the grinding wheel (the rental
center will charge you big bucks for broken
tee th). Work the grinding wheel side-io-
side and advance slowly over the stump.
Then repeat the process, digging deeper
each timtl. In most situations. two hours is
plenty of time to pull the grinder home,
chew up the stump and return the grinder.
Walk-behind loader
$120 for 4 hours
A typical front-fmd loader makes quid work of moving
pile~ of gravel. sand and dirt But it won't fit through mosl
fencA 8&!&.! or other tight spots. Worse yet, the wheels dig
into your lawn every time you make It turn. Instead, n1D1 a
walk-behind, track-style machine with a loader attachment.
Unlike other loaders, this one is easy to master-you'll oper-
ate it like u veteran after only a few minutes ofpractico. This
versiOD (th., Toro Dingo) fils through It 35-in. opening and
runs on grass-friendly nlbber tracks. The bucket can move
tOilS of material in a four--hour rental period. Follow the safe-
ty directions for the maximum bucket lift hOight, or the unit
can tip over (uun't a~k how wo learned this). The bud.at is
great for moving gravel or soil but nol for digging. If YOIl
want to dig hole~, rent a backhoe attachment instead.
Brush cutter
$50 for 4 hours
If you've left "the back 40" unmowed fur too long and
Mother Nature is taking over, don't waste time--and pos-
sibly wreck your lawn mower--by mowing down the
brush. Instead, rent a machine designed specifically for
clearing lall weeds find sflplings (up to 1-H2-in. in diam-
eter). This self-propelled monsler knocks the brush over
and whacks it to bits with its machete-like blade. It moves
quickly, even 11.\ its lowe~t speed (1,8 mph), so YOIl can
clear a large area in a few hours.
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$65 per day
If you only huve one tree to fell and cut up, it's certainly nol
wurth investing in fI $350 rllsill saw. And you'll be sorely
disappointed if you attempt the lal;k with a small, under-
puwered chain saw. So rent a pro model for the entire day for
only $65. It'll have more power, cut faster and tire you less.
For chain saw safety tips, go to thefamilyhandyman.com and
search for "chain saw safety."
Weed trimmer
with a brush blade
$30 for 2 hours
If you 'want to cut s<'Iplings and brush without mowing
down everything else, rent a commercial-duty trimmer
with a bmsh blade. It will slice through sapling~ up to
1-112 in, in diameter. The shoulder harness carries the
weight of the gas motor.
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','Ilamios, !lmj herbal SlJ!lPlemcnls. AOVAIR DISKUS and ° Patients with COPO hal'e a higller cMrlCe 01 oelt~
S11l1!ltoms might gel worse.
certain otf1er me<licines may inleract \'l ith eOCh other. plloom0ni3. ADVAIR DlSKUS ma,. i1crease the chance
a ADVAIR DISKUS should be u!red only il your This may cause seriOUS sioo effects. Especially, tell o! g&ttinog pneumonia. call ~our heallhcare provider
healthcare provider decides tIlat another astltma- your heal10care p!"ovic\er II yOli t."lM ritonavir. The it you notice any 01 the lolll;rwing symptoms:
(D'l!roIef nlld:::lne able ooes rd ccnnJ 'fOI asIIma. anti·HI\' me<licines Nor,-ir ' Irrtonavir capsules) Soli - increase In mllCIlS ls~um) ~00JCI.i0I1
Dr tIlat yoo nood 2 rima-controller medicine!. Gelatin. Norvir" (ritonavir oral seMlon), and Kaletts O - chanoe in mllCUS coitw"
° car J'OlI" hea'tht:are proviOer if br8atning problems ~~navlrirftonavir) Tal.llets contain litona~ir. - increased i)"eattring problems - fever
WOfSeJ1 OYer time while using ADVAiA D!SKUS. VOJ Know the rrl()(!icines you take Ke€Il a liSt and show il - increased cough - mills
may need liffcfent treatment to yoor nealthcare provkler ane! pharmaost eaell time ° serious allergic reactions. Call your heailr.care
• Get emergerq medical care It: you get a oe'o'/ meOicioe. pn;.... ;aer or \let emergBrlcy melMc.a1 care it \'OU get
- breatning prolllems WotSOO qUickly, and any 01 the loIlowIl1,j ~)'IIIJI\omS 01 a senoos a~ergt
- yOlJ use your fast-acting Inhaler, but it does nol How do I use ADVAIR DlSKUS? reactic)'l , incluOng:
rel ieve your breathing problems. [)) 001 lISe :fJlAA DmJS 1J1tB»W heOOIx:ae j)'{M(Ier - rasll - s\\'ellinQ of the lace, moolll, 3mttonglle
Ills ilU1lI )W aIKl yoo uOO&'S!and ~ng. k1.<. yru - hlws - brealtliflg problems
WhlIt is AlNAiR OlSl(US?' t-eal'il:are ~ or pIJarmil:ist i yoo hiMl arty queslms. ° increased blood jlfSSSur8 • chest pain
° ADVAIA DlSKUS contains 2 medicines: • ctikh:1l moulj tIit tCYPS1 ast::J...G With an OOJI's 1'6p. • a fast and irreg ular heartbeat ° headache
- flll1icasone ~e (the same medicine iwlcl irI as instfl(:led by the child's healthCara j)roviQer.
R.OVEHT"), M inI'.aied ~ rf1.e(IOO!.1rtI.1IaI ° lire AOVNA DlSKUS exactly as prescriOOd. Do not use
° tremor ° nl!rVOUSIless
~ tl\) t:l ~ J11:mnalbl il1l1l kJVi.
ADVAiR DISKlIS more often than prescribed. NJoI"fl ° weakened immllOe S1slem aM a lligher chance 01
~ kl ttla I:TQS C3'\ IeOO to asthma s)'IllJ'1ll1$. infections
OlSKUS ccmes in3 strengt~s. Your he.:lltncare Plo~;t1er
- saIItl9IeIU (tie sane mec::bIe foI.nI il SfJEoJENT"'),
will ~escriOe \he one that is !)est I(l( yOUr CtIll(liti(XJ. a lower bone minernl density. T~ls may be a proolem
a LP8A. LABA 'OOi:iJ.ls a1IlI':Rl il ~ y,ftl !dml lor poo~ vffio already have a higher char.ce o! IoYr
I)" cnlO/li(; (.I!)struCIMl plllmooary a;scase (COPO). a The usual 00sag€ 01 AOVAIA DISKUS is 1 inhalalioo
twice a (lay (mlJl'"rIirrg a1Cl evemng). Tire 2 dosas stmla to1e tle!lSlty iosleworOOis).
LABA rl'I&.1Cnes help the rrm:1es ifW"lJ 11-.; airvrdr> in
)OOf IlI"Ig: st1J' raawd to ~ ~, Sl.d1 as be aooul12 ~oors apart. Rinse your mou~ I'I'ith water a eye problems including glaucoma and cataracts.
~<rd~r:J~ fure~C31 after uSing ADVAIR DISKUS. YO\J sroLJld have regillar eye exams while usiflg
~ I'hn ~ ITlld.ls lfWlI b ~ 6j1&'I. nil • n){lu take lOOre .ADVAIA DG1JS than yoW doct(l( Ms ADVAIA OISKUS.
m3\es I IUd il~." rem c.re!, Y.tlee.li1I CM SIp presaibed, get meOCal heip ri ~t away ~you have any a slowed growth in cIlildren. A child'S growth sIloold
'!U txealt"irl;l a'l:I ca.&l cJ'IalJl ~ oot. trBalOO r1Q:tlI if,V/f1. l.I1USL!ai S)'fflIIOO"IS, such as worserun~ shortness 01 he che<:ked OftM.
&lIUnll breatll, ch8'.lt paifl. increase(1 Mmf rate. oc shakiness.
Other common Side effects IflClude:
N:N~ OISKUS is used too~ term. IV/Ice allay. 10 conlrQi a It j'OO miss a oose of ADVAIR DlSKUS, just skip that
dose. Take your neJ;! dose at)'OO" l.IS<JaI time. 00 fIOl
° hoo.rse·Jess am VOice cll3l1ge$ • tnmallrrltalioo
symptoms 01 astt\ma aod to prll'lent symptoots su:h as
lal<.e 2 ooses at ()(Ie tima. 0 tM.J:sh ill the mouth arJd throat
wheezing in aclll1s ane! children ages 4 and Oider.
a 00 not use a spacer device with MJVAlA DISKUS. • res~ratO'"Y tracl inlec\loos
Chronic ObstructiYe PulmoJ)lf)' Dise.aselC.D~J
° Do not breathe irt\O A/NAIR OlSKlJS Tea yoor hcalthcare pro'iider about arTy sK1e effect mat
COPO is a chfOOIC kJog c!iS82S8 lIlat indkYJas chrooic
IXlthers you I)"" that ooes rtot IP away.
Ilrondlltls, 8I1l~ma. (1 txltIl.NJVPS1. D&:J.JS 250150 is ° WIllie rou are usingADVAIA DISKUS twice a day, do
u.~ loogterm.lwice a day. to help imprlMlloJng fooction not uso other medicines that cootaln a LABA for an)' These are rot aI thB 003 eff9ClS loAth ffNl>l'I
oons. ~
lor bener orea111lng in awrts with COPO.MJVI4P. DlSKUS roason.Ask your healthcare prOYIder or pharmacist )001" Imithcare JXOI'W" or ~ fa" rn:re J1forma1b'"1.
250150 h3s boien soown 10 docrease 1M number of if III"IY 01 ytU ~er me<licines are l.ABA medii:ines. Call ){lUI doctoc lor medical a<Mce about sitle effects. Yoo
~ <n1 \~ d. CIl'O ~~. nny repcYt side effects to the F[)l, al1-IOO.f{lol,·"K:OO,
° 00 nCll c./)fII1ge or stq"J My CII your mcdicloos used to
MID sJroukI not IJStI AOVA.'R 0ISKfJS?' C( treat 'f.U ~ pnjJIemS. Ycu ~
cootroI Ask YOlK heallhcare proviOOl' or pharmaclSI tor a[tjilional
prooder \\'ill adjust ywr rnediCll1eS as needed. about AOVAIA 0lSKUS. Yoo can a\sc) CMl8CI
~Il101mation
[)() not use ADVAIA DfSKlJS: me compafl'l that makes ADVAIR DISKUS (tol! free)
• MakiI Slife you aiways have a last-acting lohale( wltl1
• to treat SUOQeIl. oovere WmplOO1S 01 asthma (1 COPO yru. Use your last·acting ' ~~aler ~ ~ have llrealhillQ aI1-888·B25·5249 (1 at viVI'>'I.actvaif.C1lm.
o ~ y(:(I ha\Ie a SB'\'tlI"e allergy to milk ~eir!5. Ask yoor prOOlefflS between doses 01 ADVAIR DlSKUS. ADVAIR DlSKlJS, OISKLiS, flOVENT, and Sf.RfVE~ are
doctor Il)'Ou arB not sure. registeroo trooernarkS 0/ GlaxoSmtthKliroe. Norvlr m:j
!<alelra are regiStefe(l traaemar1o:.s oj /Ibbon l.M:«atories
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Install a
thermostat
This is another easy upgrade
that pays b<'lck quickly. Sotting
your cooling system fouf to six
degrees warmer when you're
away at work or on vacation
5 Fix leaks in
AC ducting
and automatically lowering it to
76 d~ees when you're home If your home was built in the past 10
can cut 5 to 20 percent off your years or so, it probably has well-sealed
energy bill. This simple DIY project ductwork. But if you live in an olel!"!r
takes less than an hour. For how-to home, 10 to 40 percent of your cooling
instructions, go to Ihefamilyhandy- dollars is lost through gaps in the duct
man.com and type "install programmable ther- joints. This cool air is wasted Wht;lrl the
mostat" in the search box. duds run through an attic, crawl space
or basement. This can be a tough DIY
COST: $50 to $150. project to do effectively since it takes a
PAYBACK: About a year if you use It for both professional to test for leaks before and
heatiflg and cooling. after the repairs. It you're game for seal-
ing the ducts yourself, examine YOlIT
ductwork. for cracks, splits or bad con-
4 Clean or
change AC
nections and feel for escaping air when
your syslem is on. After you seal the
leaks, keep the ducts cool by insulating
Ihem with R-5 or higher fiberglass duct
filters monthly wrap if they run through a hal attic. For
Dirty air filters ilre the No. 1 more ()n sealing ducts, see the Sep\. '08
cause of air conditioning break.- issue. p. 72.
downs and they cost about 7 per-
cent more in energy costs (or COST: S300 to $1,000 tor a professional
about $45 a year) in hot climate!!. to test and seal your heating and cooling
Change central AC furnace filterR ducts. DIY duct sealing costs S20 for a 50-
monthly during the summer. For how-to yd. roll of aluminum tape and $5 fer an 11-
information, go to thefamilyhandyman.com oz. tube of sealant.
and search for "repl<l.ce AC filters." Most window AC PAYBACK: Two to four years for profes-
units have fI. removable filter behind the air inlet grille that you can take out sional duct sealing and less than a year for
and rinse monthly. DIY sealing.
6 Block out sun
with window shades
Roughly 30 percent of unwanted heat
comes through your windowil. Putting
shades, insulating curtains or tinted
window film on south- and west-
facing windows can save you up to
7 percent, or $45, annually on
cooling costs. The combination of
shades and trees (see below) can
lower indoor temps by 20 degrees
on a hot day. Insulating curtains
will save even more on both heat-
ing and cooling costs.
8 Check your AC
system's efficiency
To determinfl whether YOUT air conditioner needs a tune-up, pflrform
this easy test when your AC unit has been running for at least 15 min-
utes and the outdoor temp is above 80 degrees F. With a clean air filter
ill plat.;e, set a thermometer on Ihe supply register that's closest to the
inside cooling equipment. Keep It there for five minutes and nole the
temperature. Do the same thing at the return vent. The air coming out
should be 14 to 20 degrees cooler than the air going in. An air conditioner
that's not cooling to those levels t.;ould be low on refrigerant ur have leak~. A
unit cooling more than 20 degrees could have a severe blockage.
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1 0 Tune and clean
your AC regularly
A poorly mainta ined air conditioner USC8 10 to 30 percent
more energy and has a shorter life. Central he compres-
sors last on average about 10 to 12 years. !'TopeI mainte-
nance can extend that to 20 years. It's important to have a
professional tune, clean and ChACk controls and refriger-
lint lev!!l!! on your central AC system every two to throe
years. If your refrigerant needs recharging, thIs correction
can improve efficiency by 20 percent. It's alsO important
10 perform DIY maintenance each year. Several contrac-
tors told us thai 90 percent of air-concUtioner fai lures are
caused by a lack ofmarntenanca, For 8 step-by-step guide
to DIY maintenance, go to thefam1 lyhandyrrum.com and
type "clean your AC condenser" or "clean a window air
conditioner" into the search. box.
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Pay promptly.
Save $15 to $50
Some companies offer attractive
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within 10 days, rather than taking
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you to pay your mortgage 1at6 so you
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takes an authorized driver safety aduca-
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Removing It and starting aver will be II. huge
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Surface preparation is paramount.
Start by making !:lUre ali the tiles are
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lightly with a wood mallet or a chunk
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that a tile ill loose. Remove and reset
any loose ones with thin·~. Next, use
a 4-ft. level 1(') find allY high spots and
grind those down using n right-angle
grinder with 1:1 IJIlIscnry wheel. Thon
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Next. take II digital photo of the remote To separate the halVI:!S, press a butler sticky on your TAmotfl, dunk the rubber
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sure you get II. cl~ar shol of all the hut- "give." Press in at those points an d pry hard plastic buttons in a bowl of wann
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If you have metal rule rs
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indentation~, hrush correc-
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