General Home Repair

By w1z111

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Sweating copper tubing is not rocket science, although it does work under some fairly technical principles. Basically, it works on "capillary-action", where the heat applied with a torch or other heating tool 'pulls' the solder material ... more »

How to Trim a Door that Rubs the Floor

By Nicandab

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Sticky squeaky doors sound terrible and can do serious damage to your floor. Here's how to fix it for good!.. more »

How to Understand Foreclosure

By Nate1224hoops

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This article will explain to you exactly the types of Foreclosure that a property may face and exactly how they apply... more »

How to Use Power Tools Safely

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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Power tools make our lives easier. If you’ve ever cleared trees with an ax and then done the same with a chain saw, you’ll appreciate the back-saving difference. To keep safe with power tools, you have to be aware of two major factors: the action ... more »

How to wash aluminum or vinyl siding.

By w1z111

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Over time, vinyl and aluminum siding develops mildew, oxidation or other soiling, which detracts considerably from the original crispness and freshness of new siding. Aluminum siding becomes "dull"; vinyl siding shows mildew ... more »

How to Waterproof a Concrete Basement Crack

By kuertz

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When concrete basements crack they can let water into the interior. Injecting an expanding polyurethane foam into the crack will stop water from leaking through a basement crack. This repair can be done by both professionals and homeowners... more »

How to Add Ladder Tape to Venetian Blinds

By only1special1

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Venetian blinds, mini and micro blinds all work the same way. These are step by step instructions on how to repair or replace the ladder tapes and lift cords in the blinds... more »

How to Build a Basic fence Part 7-9

By MrMaranatha

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Step by step instructions for building a basic wood privacy fence... Written by a Professional fence builder. If you need more info in a certian area Or if I need to add details, please let me know. you can "send a message" and I will ... more »

How to Build a Basic Fence Parts 1-7

By MrMaranatha

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I am the former sole proprietor of a Fence and Construction company in Southern Mississippi. After Katrina my little company built more fences (and other constructions) than I can count... What is important for you is that I am no longer in the ... more »

How to Build a Wood Shed

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A wood shed is a necessity if you want a wood-burning fire during the cold months. A wood shed provides shelter and storage for cut wood so that it can be ready to burn when you needed. It doesn't take a lot of skill to build a wood shed, so this ... more »

How to Bump a Lock

By Inox

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So you probably heard on the news about bumping locks. This is a quick and easy way to open almost any lock. In this article I will go through how lock bumping works as well as how it is performed... more »

How to Carpet a Projecting Bottom Stair Step

By wenfri

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Installing a stair runner on a straight staircase is a relatively easy project, even for novice do-it-yourselfers. Winder stairs that turn corners are more challenging, but still doable with our expert instructions... more »

How to Caulk a Large Space

By jamaclassics

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Here are two methods to fill a big gap:.. more »

How to Change a Light Bulb

By myehow

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If what you are asking has not been answered by someone else: here is some more info... If you have replaced a bulb and it is still not working there could be numerous reasons. The new bulb may actually be broken, the wire to the fixture could ... more »

How to Clean Car Fluid Stains off of the Driveway

By kllmomof2

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If you want to clean up your driveway where the car has leaked, it is actually pretty simple... more »

How to Clean Less and More Quickly

By asmestad

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Everyone has there own cleaning techniques, speed-cleaning routines and tricks of the trade; however, have a read over some ideas that really simplify cleaning and that you may never have thought of yourself. Here are some helpful tips that might ... more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By Hillary Marshall

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Popcorn ceilings are difficult to really clean. Unfortunately, they do require cleaning and maintenance to look decent. You can't use any form of liquid cleaner on a popcorn ceiling, because it will destroy it. However, there are ways to clean ... more »

How to Clean Your Walls and Keep Your Paint Intact

By MidniteWriter

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Thought you had to re-paint your latex walls to get rid of the dirt? These easy steps will prove otherwise... more »

How to Fight Cabin Fever

By pmezop

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Living in the Midwest, we are all familiar with the changing seasons. I love all of the different seasons, although winter does bring its challenges. I’m not referring to the cold and snowy conditions. I’m referring to the long, dark, days of ... more »

How to find the three essential tools for household maintenance?

By DY-TheMaintGuy

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In home maintenance, although there are many types of niggling problems, most of them, and I mean like 80% or so, can be fixed or repaired with just 3 simple tools. I know, this sounds a bit unbelievable when one sees the menagerie of specialized ... more »

How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole

By Murray Anderson

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We've all had the problem of a screw getting pulled right out of a hole and stripping out the wood that should be holding it. Maybe the kids swung on a gate and pulled the hinge screws out or a cupboard door was swung too wide and the screws ... more »

How to Flip a House for Profit

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Remodeling a house to make money can be quite an adventure. With common sense and elbow grease, flipping a house is not as difficult as it sounds. Flipping a house can make money in the real estate market if you follow simple guidelines... more »

How to Free a Stuck Master Lock or Combination Padlock

By Doodlebugs

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If you have a stuck Master Lock or padlock and are feeling like taking the bolt cutters to it try this first... more »

How to Get a Free Sample of Kitchen and Bathroom Caulk

By missforty

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There's a great new product from GE to make caulking and home improvement projects so much easier. It is single-use disposable caulk... more »

How to Get a Second Opinion on Home Repair Services

By chava812

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Many of us have friends who have "been there" and "done that." These friends can offer invaluable "second" or "first" opinion advice, even if they live across the miles or across the ocean. Here's how a ... more »

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