Extreme How-To – September 2019

It’s okay for the balusters to be spaced closer than 4 inches but not further apart. When determining baluster placement, don’t ...

the miter angles. (If the newels have any trim attached, make sure the rail will not interfere with the trim at either post.) Ma ...

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Tool Tip: (^) Lasers can make life easier. When positioning the handrail, I used the Bosch GLL2- 40 crossbeam laser to project a ...

rail, center it beneath the rail, then plumb the tool using the bubble vial. When satisfied with placement, pull down the spring ...

first screw down the threaded metal discs at each baluster location. Next, screw the pivot- ing ball adaptor to the baluster’s c ...

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last-deck requires no staining or sealing, just mild soap and water for cleaning.No warping, splitting, cracking, rotting, moldi ...

46 ExtremeHowTo.com Create a Thin Brick Accent Wall for an Authentic Man Cave ManCaveFeatureEDIT.qxp_Layout 1 6/24/19 1:06 PM Pa ...

By Luke Guinn BRICK UPA MAN CAVE “W hat happens in the man cave stays in the man cave.” It’s a common phrase cited about a man’s ...

The conversion of an existing space in the home into a man cave is one of the most common DIY renovation projects today, and one ...

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contemporary, less timeworn look. Here’s how you can create an eye-catching thin brick accent wall in your man cave. MEASURE Bef ...

masonry walls because it creates a strong structure and requires minimal cutting. Plastic spacers can assist with keeping the gr ...

recommended that you apply two coats of sealant. Before applying the sealant, cover any carpeting or other floor- ing materials ...

MAN-CAVE CREATION “M an Cave”, “Manspace”, “Manland” and “Mantuary” are just a few names for the desired retreat men designate i ...

SKILL SAVVY 54 ExtremeHowTo.com Set Up a Home Theater N othing can boost your in-home entertainment experience like a fully equi ...

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home theatre room is near the kitchen or dining room, the cooking sounds and smell can hamper the viewer’s entertainment experie ...

POSITION THE SPEAKERS PROPERLY The speaker-placement diagram should help you understand the ideal positioning of speakers in the ...