Where is a good place to learn how fix or replace things to a house?
Question:What I am talking about like updating the kitchen, the floors to hardwood or laminate, things like that. I want to do them by myself but never done this before.
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flooring isnt very hard especially when using self adhesive tiles trick is to start in the center of your floor and make sure you are square and lay that first row straight and the rest falls into place. (dont buy the cheap tiles!)very few tools are needed for this step. a tape measure, chalk line, utility knife and spare blades.a straight edge is nice for cutting against. be sure to read and use ALL installation instructions ! trim isnt that difficult Lowe's or walmart has a miter box it is a saw and a plastic box with grooves cut in it at specific angles. when u nail trim to the wall do not hit the nail all the way in with the hammer use a set tool for getting it in that last little bit this wont damage your nice new trim good luck but be sure to do any primer and painting before you start the floor!
Try Home Depot or Lowes...they have How To books and workshops for this stuff.Have fun & Good Luck!
Internet (i.e. Google, Yahoo) is awesome source for self-help info. However, from vast personal experience, I recommend in-person visits, to Lowes & Home Depot, esp. the latter. Why: 1) they sell great self-help, do-it-yourself books, 2) staff typically very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. And is all else fails, either store will provide installation services, for virtually anything.
Good luck.
I would actually talk to a contractor. Some of these self-help books are paving your way to disaster, while some of it is easy to understand.
You can do the work yourself, but I would chat with someone who has experience before spending a ton of money to go all out. Some mistakes that can be made are more expensive to correct than you could possible imagine.
Books will help, but talk to someone with EXPERIENCE, too.
DIY network, or home depot, or lowes
home depot and lowe's web sites have alot of diy info
If you have little or no experience with home repair, I would suggest you volunteer at a Habitat For Humanity build. At most of these there will be a pro there to teach all volunteers how to do things. You would be learning something and doing a good deed for your community at the same time.
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