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  • How to Re-install a Toilet

    Before you re-install a toilet you must purchase a new wax ring and new closet bolts.

  • How to Kill Mold & Fungus with Light

    Ultraviolet (UV) lamps are built into many air conditioners and air filters to kill airborne mold, a common type of fungus in households. Their usefulness is limited, however, since mold can pass...

  • How to Replace an Oven Door

    You can replace an oven door on your electric or gas range with no tools in under half an hour. However, before you begin, make sure a new door is even necessary. If your door is simply bent...

  • How to Remove Caulk From a Chrome Shower Door

    When it comes to your bathroom and shower door, it is essential to occasionally remove the old caulk and replace it. Since the caulk in the shower area is constantly wet, it easily develops mildew...

  • How to Make a Water Level Alarm

    Whether you have a sump in the basement or an outside cistern that needs to be manually drained or filled, you can save yourself the tedium of keeping a constant eye on them by installing an alarm...

  • How to Insert Replacement Air Filters for Central Heating Vents

    Insert a replacement filter in your central heating unit every three months at a minimum. According to Energy Star, however, you should visually inspect the filter every month, especially during...

  • How to Caulk around your bathtub

    Step by step instructions for caulking around your bathtub

  • How to Caulk With Polyurethane Caulk

    Caulking around the doors and windows of your home not only seals your home from the outside elements, but also adds beauty as well. One of the types of caulk becoming more common is the...

  • No Sand Cabinet Refinishing

    One of the most complicated aspects of refinishing cabinets is the sanding process. Not only does it promote mild forms of delirium for the homeowner when they are presented with the prospect of...

  • How to Cut PVC Plastic Pipe

    Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) first gained notice in the late 19th century, according to the book "PVC Pipe, Design and Installation," but it wasn't until much later that the use of PVC materials...

  • Fire Smoke Odor Removal

    Although a fire can quickly damage a home, the smoke produced by the fire can be almost as damaging. Smoke can not only stain surfaces in your home, it can also leave a noxious odor on everything...

  • How to Use Wood Fillers Before Painting

    Wood fillers are commonly used in many aspects of woodworking and home repair to fill nail holes, hide screws and cover dents in the wood. Once applied, a wood filler needs to be sanded so that it...

  • How to Fix a Stone Foundation

    Stone foundations are common in older homes and add a touch rarely seen in modern home designs. While these old stone foundations are attractive, many have aged to the point that they require...

  • How to Install a Hand Truck Tire

    Hand trucks are convenient when you need to lift and move heavy or awkward objects, but like any tool, they can break or get damaged. The tires are the typical victim of damage on a hand truck,...

  • Easy to Spray DIY Spray Foam Kits

    Do-it-yourself spray foam kits provide an economical way to foam-insulate your home without going through the hustle and bustle of hiring a spray foam contractor. Spray foam kits are readily...

  • How to Waterproof a Tiled Tub Surround

    Once the tiles are in place on a tub surround, the next step is to waterproof the area to ensure water does not seep behind the tub. Waterproofing is critical to the longevity of your new tub...

  • How to Get the Best Results From a Pressure Washer

    You'll get the best results from a pressure washer by following a few simple rules. The machine needs to be serviced regularly, including various oil changes. Correct operation of the pressure...

  • How to Change a Pool Cartridge Filter

    You've established a regular maintenance schedule for your pool that includes the basics: testing for chemicals, adjusting pH levels, keeping pesky leaves out of the water. You add chlorine when...

  • How to Adjust Your Door Lock so It Will Work

    Your door will not latch anymore. It is turning in to a pain. These easy steps may help.

  • How to Take Apart a Hinge

    A typical home contains many hinges, and these are occasionally disassembled for maintenance, improved access, or repair. The most common types of hinges are door hinges, cabinet hinges and...

  • How to Apply Silicone Caulk

    Silicone caulk is perhaps one of the quickest and most practical ways to seal a home. It's great for working around doors, windows, or even in the bathroom. The caulk provides a great adhesive...

  • How to Build Your Own Tig Welder

    Tungsten inert gas--or TIG--welding uses a constant electric current to create the heat necessary to melt metal. In this form of welding, an inert gas such as argon is used to shield the tungsten...

  • How to Fix Stained Concrete

    Cement surfaces often bear the brunt of difficult-to-clean stains. Oil or other automotive fluids leak onto your driveway. Household chemicals and rust find their way onto basement floors or...

  • How to Make a Shower Rod Shorter

    You've decided to replace not only that stained and discolored shower curtain, but the shower rod holding it in place as well. Maybe it's flecked with a few rusty spots or the shine has worn off,...

  • How to Hang a Rack in the Kitchen

    Hang a rack in the kitchen for your pots and pans. This can create a beautiful display of high quality cookware or create additional storage space in a small kitchen. Depending upon your kitchen,...

  • How to Caulk & Seal

    Caulking is important home maintenance that protects against water leakage and damage. Though there are several types of caulking material, such as elastromeric and acrylic urethane, the method of...

  • How to Get Rid of Ant Piles

    When the ants come marching in, you may feel all hope is lost. Whether it be a home or garden infestation, ants can be incredibly difficult to be rid of and can pose problems for children and...

  • How to Adjust Folding Doors

    French doors, pocket doors and sliding doors are just a few of the many different styles of doors that you can hang in the doorways of your home. Folding doors are usually found in the doorways of...

  • How to Fix an Asphalt Driveway

    A well-maintained asphalt driveway can enhance the curb appeal of your home. Over time, cracks may occur. Water can seep through the cracks, erode the sub-surface and eventually cause potholes....

  • How to Put Together a Tool Box for your Home

    Every household should have a tool box with basic tools. Even if you're not a do-it-yourself kind of person, you never know when you might need a tool to do a small project. There are a few...

  • How to Caulk Anything

    Are you renovating your kitchen or bathroom? Did you just install new windows on your home? Chances are you need to know how to caulk. Follow these few simple steps to a professional looking...

  • How to Clean Efflorescence Stains on Concrete

    Efflorescence is salts and minerals that rise from the inside of concrete to its surface and appear as a powdery white coating. The substance can also appear as a hazy film or streaks of white...

  • How to Insert a Grease Tube in a Grease Gun

    Grease is an essential but humble part of any craftsman's workbench. Grease keeps fittings lubricated and reduces friction on moving parts, especially for heavier machines like mower decks and...

  • How to Repair Styrofoam Beams

    Styrofoam can be finished to replicate nearly any surface from wood grain to brick to stone. The lightweight, easily sculpted material makes a flexible medium for many architectural details from...

  • How to Finish an Unfinished Garage

    Finishing a garage is quite a complex project requiring you to obtain knowledge of installing insulation, electrical and drywall among other skills. You might wish to do the entire project...

  • How to Caulk Large Cracks Around the Bathtub

    Installing or repairing a bathtub means you must be certain the joints are sealed all the way around. Failure to completely seal cracks and crevices around the tub will result in water leaking...

  • How to Pour New Concrete Over Old

    If your concrete sidewalk has seen better days and you are considering replacing it, another option might be to pour a new layer of concrete over the old slab. This is a fairly simple process that...

  • How to Solve Sagging Shelves

    If you have sagging shelves, the best solution is to take apart the shelves and do a step-by-step analysis to see what is causing the problem. This means taking everything off the shelves and...

  • How to Get Rid of Algae on Wooden Stairs

    Green algae growth on wooden stairs is usually an outdoor problem that occurs on places where water collects and forms a continuous wet area or on wood that has been exposed to the elements for a...

  • How to Remove a Storm Door

    A storm door protects your inside door from the elements and offers an additional layer of insulation. Removing a storm door is relatively simple; but if you're not an experienced home handyman,...

  • How to Tell The Size of Nut or Bolt Before You Have Tool to Remove It

    Have you ever been working on a project and didn't have the right socket for the nut, or bolt, you're removing? What do you do? Besides buying an entire set of metric, or standard wrenches, or...

  • How to Save Money by Preparing your House for Winter

    As it starts to get colder preparing your house for winter becomes more and more important. The cold, snow and ice that winter brings can cause expensive problems in and outside of your home....

  • How to Fill a Bulk-Load Grease Gun

    When loading a grease gun, there are two options. Pre-filled grease cartridges can be loaded into the barrel, or the barrel can be filled from a bulk grease supply. While cartridges will save some...

  • DIY Air Purifier

    An air purifier makes an excellent addition to the home or office if you're looking to cut down on dust and harmful air particles. Unfortunately, commercially available air purifiers can cost...

  • How to Grease a Fitting With a Grease Gun

    Grease fittings in the machinery lubrication industry are referred to as zerks---a strange name for such a small part that plays an extremely basic lubrication maintenance role. They are made of...

  • How to Determine the Size of Screws

    Nails and screws are sized primarily in the same way. In fact, most sizing charts are used for both. Both nails and screws are used to fasten objects and are available in a range of types and...

  • How to Clean a Greasy Frying Pan

    Hate cleaning that greasy frying pan? You can clean it quickly and easily with white vinegar!

  • Tips for Cleaning Wood Floors

    Wood floors are elegant, attractive and suit any decor. While they can be pricey, they're worth the investment as they almost always raise a home's property value. Because they cost so much to...

  • How to Drill Through Cinder Block

    When it comes to decorating and maintaining certain rooms of your home, you may need to drill a hole in concrete and cinder block walls. While this task isn't one for the typical set of hammer and...

  • How to Increase the Water Level in a Toilet Bowl

    Having the proper amount of water in a toilet bowl helps it to flush completely clean. The amount of water in each individual toilet bowl is determined by the shape of the toilet itself. Some are...

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