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Instead, place the anchor securely with a hammer. Finally, the screw size should match the anchor size. Always purchase the screws and anchors together, because if the screw is too large it will bind in the anchor, and the anchor will twist loose.
If you want to heat your shed, you can add insulation, bring in different types of heaters, and/or bring in different kinds of stoves. The best way...
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There are many kinds of wall anchors on the market today and it seems everyone wants to reinvent the wheel. However, in many applications, you cannot beat the old, proven way of doing things. Plastic anchors have been around a long time. But, having them work successfully is a common complaint, and in most instances the reason for failure is operator error, not faulty design. Plastic anchors should be used for Sheetrock application only, even though package details claim they can be used in brick or block applications; masonry does not allow the anchors to spread properly. The hole size is critical to the success of the anchor. The drill bit should be no larger than the small end of the anchor, and I find choosing a bit one size smaller than the package recommends gives you better success. It should not be easy to slip the anchor into the hole in the Sheetrock. Instead, place the anchor securely with a hammer. Finally, the screw size should match the anchor size. Always purchase the screws and anchors together, because if the screw is too large it will bind in the anchor, and the anchor will twist loose. If the screws are too small, it will not spread the anchor open and secure to the Sheetrock. For many do-it-yourselfers this may seem like an insignificant tip, but sometimes the smallest jobs can lead to the most aggravations. Tom Tynan has a degree in architecture from the University of Miami, Fla., and is host of the “Homeshow” on KILT-AM (610), 8-11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
A concrete slab for a shed will cost between $4.00 and $5.00 a square foot assuming you do all the preparation work. If you hire someone to do the...
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Humidity level control Install a hygrometer to monitor the relative humidity levels. Run a dehumidifier to keep the humidity at optimum levels,...
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You can do this by plotting the area of your shed with wooden stakes and removing the topsoil from the area with a shovel. Make sure the subsoil is level and add the topsoil back in. Fill the rest of the hole with pea gravel and place your blocks and wooden posts on top of the pea gravel.
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