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How to Sharpen and Lubricate an Ax

By Sheila Wilkinson

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A dull ax is a dangerous ax, so always make sure that it's good and sharp before you use it. There is a knack to ax sharpening and lubricating, so read these steps before you begin... more »

How to Shop at Lowe's Home Improvement

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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For home improvement projects or even building from the ground up, Lowe's Home Improvement is a good place to start. You can shop online or in person, but not all items are available online. Lowe's website will inform you on price and ... more »

How to Spray Paint: It's All In The Wrist

By w1z111

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Almost every time I go into the local home center, I breeze through the aisle with all the spray paints to see if they have any new and exciting colors. It seems like I am always coming up with something to spray paint, whether it's a picture ... more »

How to Start a Repair Service Company

By jasmor81

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Starting a Handy man repair service can be a challenging yet rewarding business. Most successful people pick a niche to focus on, or some sort of trade they have a lot of experience in. For the purpose of this article we are going to give an over ... more »

How to Stay Alive On A Ladder

By Left-hander

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It’s essential for many jobs, but the ordinary ladder has great accident potential. No home accessory looks so harmless. To ensure that you will always come down a ladder the same way you went up-in one piece and one step at a time:.. more »

How to Take Care Of Your Septic System. Care Tips

By Doodlebugs

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If you take care of your septic system you can save thousands down the road. Here are some septic system tips... more »

How to Unclog a Kitchen Sink

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Unclogging a kitchen sink is easy when you follow these simple steps... more »

How to Use and Maintain a Hacksaw

By Sheila Wilkinson

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A hacksaw is used for metal that is a heavier weight than bolt cutters or snips can handle. It’s made up of a C-shaped frame and a disposable blade. Some hacksaws can adjust to fit blades from 8-16 inches; while others are made for one length ... more »

How to Use and Maintain Hand Snips

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Hand snips are the best tools to use for cutting light sheet metal, up to about 1/16 inch thicknesses. Hand snips may cause tiny metal fractures; so it's a good idea to cut slightly outside of the actual cutting line. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Use Olive Oil All Over the House

By asmestad

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Olive oil is very obviously an oil that is pressed from olives and is most frequently used in cooking. It has a high content of monounsaturated fats that are heart healthy for you and taste great! However, few people know that olive oil also has ... more »

How to Wire a Light to a Box Controlled by Two Different Switches

By msummy

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This type of electrical connection is referred to as a 3 way switch. It's purpose is to control one or more lights or outlets from two different switches... more »

How to Wire a Split Receptacle Controlled by a Switch

By Dave Donovan

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When most people think about receptacles and switches, they never really associate the two together. They think that switches are primarily for a ceiling light fixture and receptacles are for plugging lamps, vacuums and televisions into. While ... more »

How to Adapt to Condominium Living

By Loqu

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Sharing a part of something with others requires understanding and agreement. Living in a condominium complex means having close neighbors with whom you share common areas and perhaps, common services. Everything from garbage to mail to what ... more »

How to Add a Drainage System to a Basement

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If your basement is wet, there are some steps you can take to rectify the situation. One solution is to add a drainage system to your basement. Here we will walk you through the necessary steps... more »

How to Add a Second Cable Line to Your House on Your Own

By mistymq

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Adding your own second, or third, cable line is easy and relatively inexpensive. Don’t wait around for someone else to show up between 9-4 to install your cable line. Don’t pay a $60 service fee. Do it yourself!.. more »

How to Add Freon to a Window Air Conditiner Unit

By SEOGUY

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Need to add refrigerant (Freon) to your window a/c? Follow my steps to find out for sure. It is not that difficult... more »

How to Adjust European Cabinet Door Hinges

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If your cabinet doors are all askew, don't despair. You can adjust them easily if they have the concealed or European style cabinet hinges. Maybe the doors overlap where they meet in the middle of the cabinets or there are gaps at the tops or ... more »

How to Apply Sealers and Fillers That May Be Necessary Before Applying Topcoats Of Varnish Etc.

By billips

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Different woods absorb differently and have different sized pores. It is often necessary to apply a sealer or filler so the surface will respond evenly and smoothly to the finish you have chosen. The only finish that never uses a sealer is an ... more »

How to Avert Big Winter Woes with Small Home Improvement Fix Ups

By brothabrian

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With winter quickly approaching, most home owners are painfully aware of the preparation work that needs to be done before the cold weather arrives. From painting to weatherproofing to putting in storm windows and organizing the garage, there are ... more »

How to Avoid Home Repair Scams

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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For most Americans, the biggest ongoing investments made are purchasing a home and continually making updates to keep equity in the property. Unfortunately, unscrupulous scam artists prey on homeowners by convincing them that expensive repairs ... more »

How to Avoid Lead Fumes When Soldering

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Lead, when heated enough, can give off poisonous fumes. Though lead-free solder is becoming more widely used, you can still find older lead solder in existing electronics and radiators. There are ways to protect yourself from the lead fumes... more »

How to Be a Latex Primer-Sealer Pro

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Knowing the properties and uses of paints will save a great deal of time, money and work over time. The right paint choice will help the finish last its longest and look its best... more »

How to Be an Extreme DIYer

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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It may be time for you to become a DIYer and learn to do it yourself. With some imagination, and by learning the right techniques, you can do everything that needs to be done in and around your home by yourself... more »

How to Become a Fix It All Householder

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Fixing things around the house yourself can save a small fortune, along with giving you a feeling of being in control of your surroundings. If you are at all mechanically inclined, here's how to go about becoming a fix it all householder... more »

How to better understand "green" definitions

By rzfl

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This list helps to define and understand new phrases and terms being used about global warming.. more »

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