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How to Build a Smoke House

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Smoked meats and fish are summertime favorites for many people. With a little elbow grease and a free weekend, you can build a smoke house in your own backyard. Even if you're not an experienced builder, this task can encourage your ... 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 install drywall

By dcrorey

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NEW BLIND MARK This innovative new tool saves valuable time and money during the drywall/paneling process. It completely eliminates the need for measuring while easily identifying electrical boxes. The process is quick and simple - completely ... more »

How to install recessed light fixture

By dcrorey

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NEW CENTER MARK This innovative new tool saves valuable time and money during the drywall process. The new Center Mark is used for cutting out access holes for recessed light fixtures. It completely eliminates the need for measuring while easily ... more »

How to Make Organic Paint

By DanielZielaski

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The responsibility of maintaining a sustainable environment falls directly onto the shoulders of those individuals with the ingenuity and intellect to experiment with environmentally friendly products. For many of us the prospect of eco-friendly ... more »

How to Prepare Sites for Wall Footings

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You're about to enlarge your home by adding a room addition. But before you can start, you need to know how to prepare the area for building. The first step is getting the area prepared for the wall footings. It can be complicated process, but ... more »

How to Wire Sequential 120-Volt Duplex Receptacles

By Dave Donovan

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Whenever you are performing your own home improvements, like turning the garage into a game room or finishing the basement, you may eventually have to decide how you are going to run the electricity into the room. For instance, one of the ... more »

How to Build a Wheelchair Ramp

By brcylee

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It's an easy and very popular decision for people to build their own wheelchair ramps. Of course, the job can be contracted out, but it's a great project for a handy do-it-yourselfer to perform with a friend. The simplest way to obtain ramp plans ... more »

How to Upgrade Property While Saving Money

By Cornelus Postell

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Many people have different reasons for wanting to redo their homes. Perhaps they are tired of the way it looks or they simply want to sell the property. Upgrading your home doesn't have to be as elaborate as the ones you see on television. Those ... more »

How to Expand a House

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You realize you have outgrown your house but you do not want to buy another. You do have an alternative. Expand your present house by putting on an addition or adding space to the house in any one or all of the following ways... more »

How to Have Happy and Satisfied Buyers and Sellers in a Real Estate Deal

By Colette French

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Both the buyer and the Seller in a real estate deal want to come out ahead. Sometimes everyone becomes so self-absorbed that a deal can even be killed before it can get off to a good start. It is important to maintain a level head. It is also ... more »

How to Sell Your Home Quickly in a Slow Market

By GreenMomma

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Selling your home in this market can be very challenging. Use my tips for some help selling quickly... more »

How to Add a Bedroom to a Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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One of the most common home improvement projects is the addition of a bedroom to a home. An extra bedroom allows you to house family members during the holidays or friends during a weekend trip, and it provides additional storage space when the ... more »

How to Affix a Flag Pole to the Roof of a House

By tyinquarter

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Racking your brain thinking about how you are supposed to get that flag to stay on your roof top? It's quite easier than you might think!.. more »

How to Build a Secret Flip-Down Desk

By EliazarPlatt

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Whether you're a spy in training or simply need a little extra space, this fun little desk is a great addition. Small enough to virtually disappear when not in use, but big enough to take on household jobs... more »

How to Build a Bar in Your Home

By MelanieF

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Building a bar in your home is actually fairly simple. Many designs and possibilities are available to choose from that will create an ambiance and relaxing atmosphere to your home. Whether you want a place to entertain guests or simply to enjoy ... more »

How to Build A Home Library On A Budget

By JesaLynn

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Whether your an avid reader, or you just want to look intellectual and polished having your own home library can give your home a touch of high class beauty... more »

How to Build a Sundial

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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For centuries, man has used the sun to help him determine the passage of time. Sundials are the most ancient form of time telling devices in the world. You can build a sundial at home and participate in this timeless experience of harnessing ... more »

How to cover the little holes in the Wall.

By jull14

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As we already know, decorating a house is as expensive as it looks. As a single mother my budget is not enough to pay someone to decorate my home. So, I do it on my own. I read, check magazines, and always see the TV’s shows. But what I discover ... more »

How to Make a Solar Panel

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Solar cells convert the energy of the sun into electricity. By using items commonly found in the home or your local hardware store, you can make a solar panel to demonstrate this photoelectric effect. You can also save energy by converting some ... more »

How to Calculate Home Addition Costs

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A number of factors contribute to the calculation of home addition costs. Many home owners think solely of the cost of new appliances, building supplies and other materials without thinking about labor costs. You need to calculate all of the ... more »

How to Add a Bathroom to a Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The addition of a new bathroom in your home requires a complex series of choices on your part. You need to add a bathroom that connects to existing pipes while fitting the room's design scheme to the rest of your house. It is important to plan ... more »

How to Be a General Contractor

By honeybee

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Doing your own general contracting on a project should save you between 10% and 20% of the project cost. But, you will earn every cent of the savings in the amount of time, energy and responsibility that you take on. As long as you are aware of ... more »

How to Build a Bar

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A home bar is a fun addition to any home. A bar can be a place to unwind, have friends over for cocktails or host parties for special occasions. Building a bar takes some work, but it is a relatively easy and inexpensive task to accomplish. Here ... more »

How to Build a Granny Flat

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A granny flat is an addition to the existing family residence to house the beloved mother-in-law. The space usually has its own private access but has the benefit of being included in the main structure. The occupant has the privacy of her own ... more »

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