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Exterior Doors:  How (Not) To Install Them82

Exterior Doors: How (Not) To Install Them

Replacing an exterior door isn't like it used to be, back when you built your jambs from scratch and hung the door itself with elaborate care. In fact, it's very possibly within YOUR reach--especially with this illustrated guide!

4 comments    paint repair door
Gwynn Dyer's "Climate Wars":  A Summary Review79

Gwynn Dyer's "Climate Wars": A Summary Review

An enhanced-content review of Gwynne Dyer's "Climate Wars" (2010.) Climate change is of deep concern to national security professionals the world over. Find out what they are worrying about.

13 comments    politics science war
Lap Siding: How (Not) To Install Hardiplank And The Like93

Lap Siding: How (Not) To Install Hardiplank And The Like

Applying lap siding needn't be terribly difficult. Here's a detailed photo guide to the process--as it works in the real world.

4 comments    advice how to home
Eaves and Fascia Board Repair:  How (Not) To Fix Them84

Eaves and Fascia Board Repair: How (Not) To Fix Them

If you have traditional wooden fascia boards on your eaves, then they will need maintenance at some time or another. It's not so terribly hard. Here's some tricks and traps, described and photographed.

3 comments    advice how to paint
Wooden Chair And Stool Repair:  How (Not) To Fix Them84

Wooden Chair And Stool Repair: How (Not) To Fix Them

Trash day in suburbia usually reveals a broken chair or two at the curbside. Many of them can be fixed and put back in service with little effort or expertise. Here's how!

8 comments    family kitchen repair
Part-writing Chords:  Supertonic I76

Part-writing Chords: Supertonic I

Learn to use the 'ii' chord in true Classical style with essential concepts, practice exercises, and audio-video examples. This fourth Hub in Doc Snow's series on part-writing teaches you proper doubling and voice-leading, highlights "root motion by third," and basic chord substitution.

4 comments    music harmony chords
Three Terrific Parks In Gwinnett County, GA92

Three Terrific Parks In Gwinnett County, GA

Looking for some great outdoor recreation in Gwinnett County, Georgia? The Gwinnett County Park system is a source of justifiable pride. Read about three of its "jewels" here!

2 comments    travel fun sports
String (or Restring) Your Guitar:  How (Not) To Do It86

String (or Restring) Your Guitar: How (Not) To Do It

An illustrated guide to restringing an acoustic guitar. If you've been too intimidated to try this yourself, pluck up your courage and save yourself $15!

2 comments    how to music guitar
Understand Chords:  Beyond Seventh Chords To Chord Extensions--Ninths, Elevenths And Thirteenths (Part Four of a Series)78

Understand Chords: Beyond Seventh Chords To Chord Extensions--Ninths, Elevenths And Thirteenths (Part Four of a Series)

Extended chords-ninths, elevenths, and thirteenths-are undoubtedly hipper than the average triad. But what are they, how do you use them, and, most of all, what do they actually *sound* like? The text and video of this guide to extended chord basics answers those questions and more--so read/hear this Hub, and get the jazz police off your case!

2 comments    jazz harmony chords
Understand Chords:  What's A Triad? (Part One of a Series)77

Understand Chords: What's A Triad? (Part One of a Series)

Chords are a musical basic--but what are they, really? Here's a beginner's guide, with written and audio examples.

6 comments    guitar root music theory
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