How to Build a Pergola Roof

A pergola roof protects you from pop-up storms, so you can extend your time outdoors. Learn how to install one on this week's podcast! Also in this episode: Solution for Cracks in a Sloped Vaulted Ceiling Cleaning a Popcorn Ceiling Recipe for Removing Oxidation on Vinyl Siding Keeping a Metal Roof Clean Best New Product Whether you want to protect your lawn from pets digging or create a space for them to roam, Lifeproof Premium Pet Turf has you covered. Simple Solutions Leveling Wood Patio Furniture — Start by boring a 3/8-inch diameter hole into the bottom of each table or bench leg. Then, use a hammer to tap a T-nut into each hole. Thread a hex-head machine bolt into each T-nut. The bolts lift the bench off the patio to prevent rot, and they are adjustable to ensure the bench is level.  Clean-Cut Bolts — Here’s how to shorten a machine bolt — threaded rod or carriage bolt — without messing up the threads. First, thread two hex nuts onto the bolt, then make the cut using a hacksaw or jigsaw with a metal-cutting blade. Then, spin off the nuts, one at a time, using a wrench if necessary. When the nuts come off the end of the bolt, they’ll re-cut and straighten out any threads that were damaged by the saw, making it easy to thread the nut back on.   Question of the Week Q. I just bought my first house and I’m about to install some engineered wood flooring. According to the installation instructions, the last row of flooring must not be less than half the width of the planks. (The planks are five inches wide.) But the instructions don’t tell you how to determine the width of the last row. Can you please tell me how to figure that out?  Listen to this week's podcast for the answer! Other Products Mentioned Armor All Original Protectant Vinyl Renu Vinyl Siding Restorer Wet and Forget See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.