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How to Price Out a Stairway

By Mike Summy

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Reading this article will at least give you an idea of what items you need to consider when thinking about the price of a new interior stair way for your home... more »

How to Properly Prime and Paint

By Kevin and Nichole Mclain

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4 Easy steps to know how to properly prime and paint something... more »

How to recycle Tires

By Gardengates

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There are a number of ways to use old tires to put them to work rather than having them go directly to the landfill. There are also products out there that use or incorporate recycled tires. Here are a few ideas using tires that can be very ... more »

How to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle With Freecycle

By Virginia DeBolt

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Freecycle has over 4,000 groups and over 4,000,000 members who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reusing and recyling so that good stuff stays out of landfills. If you've ever felt a pang when throwing ... more »

How to rent a home solar energy system.

By Daniel Stouffer

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The interest in renewable, solar power is exploding. Unfortunately, many homeowners today are turned off from installing residential photovoltaic (solar PV) cells due to high upfront system purchase. The payback period on most purchased systems ... more »

How to Replace a Damaged Brick

By Murray Anderson

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Bricks are exposed to the elements and all kinds of weather, so it’s no wonder that they sometimes crack or have pieces break off that need to be replaced. If a brick is broken or cracked, it should be replaced, because the opening will be ... more »

How to Replace a Post on Your Porch

By 1stSgtPinkerton

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Having a cracked, warped or split post can be dangerous as it is trying to hold up a roof. This is quick and easy... more »

How to Save Money On Home Improvement Projects

By cheapcindy

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Cheapskate Home Improvement Tips.. more »

How to sweat solder a brass pipe to brass couplings

By bmerritt

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Sometimes you just have to fix plumbing yourself. I recommend that you always hire a licensed plumber for all jobs, but if you want to learn how to solder copper tubing, for projects, in the home, or for repair, here is how you do it... more »

How to Treat ACX Plywood Seams

By 1stSgtPinkerton

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Treating ACX Plywood seams is fairly easy business... more »

How to Use Insulated Concrete

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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While discussing reincarnation one night a friend told me that he wanted to come back as a Styrofoam coffee cup because that way he’d last forever. Polystyrene is light, durable, sound absorbing, and renowned for its insulation. Bond it with ... more »

How to Use the PSP Building Method

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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In the wake of environmental and energy crises, alternative building methods have become more popular. Some of these methods are rooted in traditional building styles. One such method is known as Post/Shoring/Polyethylene, or PSP. The PSP ... more »

How to Build a Carport

By sylva2453

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A carport is an excellent way to store your car and protect it from the elements. It is fast to build, easy, and also much cheaper than you might think. In this article, we will discuss how to build a carport from scratch in under two days, and ... more »

How to Buy Wholesale Precast Concrete Balusters

By dreamsound2

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Purchasing concrete balusters can be expensive. However, if you locate a wholesaler of concrete balusters, you can save over 50 percent off the regular retail price. By following this guide, you can buy wholesale precast concrete balusters online ... more »

How to Choose your Building Materials

By MrMaranatha

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In this "How to" I will give you some guidlines and cautions that will help you to choose quality materials at a descent price for your area. Materials and thier prices vary from area to area and from one supplier to the next... also ... more »

How to Design Creative Outdoor Rooms in Your Backyard

By L V Paganini

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Jazz Up Your Outdoor Space with Imagination. OK, so far this summer has been hot, hot, HOT!!!! But, normally, early morning and evening are a great time to spend some time outdoors, either as a family, or entertaining a crowd... more »

How to Drypack Over a Radiant Heat Floor

By monkeys

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How you drypack over a radiant heat floor partially depends on the type of radiant heat you have installed--hydroponic or electric. Of course, each hydroponic system differs slightly. Here are a few basic tips when using pex tubing... more »

How to Estimate the Number of Tiles Needed for a Project

By L1onherd

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One important deciding factor that needs to be addressed is the size and shape of the tile, spacing between tiles, trim and the complexity of your design. I recommend tiles that are square or rectangular in shape if you have a room that is ... more »

How to Hammer a Tiny Nail into The Wall without hurting your Fingers

By llnair2006

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How many times have you tried to hang a picture, or even tried to add shelving to your walls? How many of those times did you hit your finger? Well I got a trick for you. It will stop the hammer from ever smashing your fingers again. Give it a try... more »

How to lower your heating bills

By lilmrsknowitall

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There are many ways to reduce the cost in heating your home that any do-it-yourself person can do!.. more »

How to make Cobb

By pianistic

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Cob is an ancient building material that is composed of sand, earth high in clay, straw, and water. These materials are mixed together by hands and feet to form a mud that when dry, is nearly as hard as concrete. Cob is used to construct ... more »

How to Renovate a Bathroom Inexpensively

By favefive

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A bathroom is one of the places in your home that you can remodel and will be guaranteed good returns on the money you spent. A bathroom remodel is the second most desired upgrades that homebuyers look for. With a little bit of elbow grease you ... more »

How to Save Money on Home Projects

By Murray Anderson

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Taking on a home project, whether it’s building a new fence or just painting the living room has upsides and downsides. On the upside, you’re adding value to your home and you get the benefit of the satisfied feeling that comes from doing ... more »

How to Saw Wood With a Handsaw

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A clean cut depends on a steady hand. Follow these steps for cutting wood safely with a handsaw... more »

How to Select Roofing

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Protect your largest investment, your home, with a roof that looks great and lasts a long time... more »

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