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The average cost for a DIYer to install a chain link fence is between $1,150 to $3,000, with a national average of about $2,000. However, the final costs are determined by a wide range of factors, including length, height, gauge, material, posts, hardware, and several additional considerations. Understanding the Parts of a Chain Link Fence Before trying to figure out the costs of a chain link fence, it’s necessary to understand the various parts of the fence, including corner posts, line posts, top rail sleeves, chain link mesh, wire tires, tensioning wire, end caps, loop caps, tension bars, and tension bands....

Before You Buy a New Bathroom Sink Talk it out with yourself or another adult and ask questions to help think it all through. Look at the style of your home, not just the entire bathroom: is it modern or conventional? What look do you want to achieve? Will the sink be in the primary bathroom or the main bathroom? Who will use it: guests, children, or the owners in the home?...

Paint rollers are a relatively basic tool. They consist of a handle, a metal frame, and a metal roller that holds a paint roller cover. Despite the simplicity of the tool, there are still several types of paint rollers and a range of paint roller cover options based on size, function, roller cover fabric, and pile height. Discover how to choose a paint roller that’s suitable for your next home renovation project....

Installing an attic ladder or fold-down stairway is a very doable DIY project that can take just a few hours. Most retractable attic ladders come as pre-assembled kits that you can order for shipment to your house or pick up at a local building supply store. But there are several factors to weigh as you consider which ladder to buy, and our comprehensive guide walks you through them. Before Buying an Attic Ladder An attic, just like a basement or garage, can be a great place to store items that aren’t used all the time, such as holiday decorations or seasonal clothes, but to get access to your attic, a ladder comes into the equation....

Before Replacing a New Garbage Disposal While you can fix some garbage disposal problems, others require a complete replacement. You can likely fix a garbage disposal with abnormally loud metallic noises, clogging issues, bad odors, faulty wiring, or leaks. You might need to replace a unit that needs frequent resets, stops working, or poor performance. Garbage disposals usually last about 10 years. If you have to reset the disposal frequently, your garbage disposal may be too old....

The medallions’ appearance and the materials that they were made from varied greatly. Some were plain, simple round disks while others were highly detailed with elaborate carvings inspired by flowers and leaf motifs or classical Italian and Greek designs. The wealthier the homeowners and the grander the estate, the more luxurious the ceiling medallion designs. As for the materials that were used to make them, most were made from papier-mâché....

Before You Buy A Circular Saw You’re getting ready to do a project in your home that requires a circular saw, but what type of one will you need? The many options available can overwhelm you, so it’s best to do a bit of research and understand what functionality each of these brings to the table before going shopping. Buying Considerations for a Circular Saw Corded vs. Cordless As is true of most power tools, circular saws come in both corded plug-in models and cordless models powered by batteries....

Here are the uses and benefits of common paint finishes for walls to help you determine the right one for your job. The Chemistry of Paint Finish Paint glossiness is determined by the chemistry of the paint. High-gloss paints have more resins and less pigment. Flat paints, on the other hand, have more pigment and less resins. This explains why painting with glossier paints often requires multiple coats while flatter paints can cover adequately with a single coat....

Before You Begin To start your exterior window cleaning process, rinse the windows with a hose or go over them with a cloth to knock off any debris. Consider this a prewash; it’s not worth wasting your window cleaning product on large chunks of dirt and debris. Then, it’s time to determine what you’ll require to be able to reach the window exteriors (e.g., a mop or telescopic pole) and to select your cleaning product....

Codling moth is not a new pest; it was introduced to the United States with European settlers more than 200 years ago. Its primary host are apples, but it can also attack other fruit, including pears. The fruit not only becomes unpalatable, but the damaged parts of apples can contain aflatoxins, which are carcinogens produced by molds. Before synthetic insecticides became available after World War II, there was no treatment available for orchards to keep the codling moth at a low level....

Think outside the box on how you can manufacture a focal point. Get creative with wall paint, spotlight lighting, or even arrangements of indoor plants to give people something to talk about upon entering a room. Read on to learn how to find or create a focal point in your room and how to make the most of it. Finding a Focal Point Look around your room to determine the “biggest” feature....