General Home Repair

How to Save Energy On Heating System Piping

By w1z111

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If your home is equipped with hot-water baseboard heating, you might be losing some energy if your distribution piping is not insulated. You can insulate that piping and save on energy costs... more »

How to Save Gas & Electric Money Tips

By johnd2141

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Did you get sticker shock when you opened your last utility bill? If you did, you're not alone. People have reported huge increases in their energy bills. My gas bill went up about 40%, so I decided to make my home more energy efficient. You ... more »

How to Save Money on a Fabulous Dream Apartment

By Limowreck

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Looking for a new apartment? Not sure where to turn for a great deal? Here are tips to rent the apartment of your dreams and save money at the same time... more »

How to save money on your electric bill

By SchoolOfLife

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Tired of paying the ever increasing electric bill in your home? These tips can help you cut down your electric usage and save you money... more »

How to save on your water bill

By Splendor

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With water bills increasing I thought it would be great to show you how save money on your water bill. This is pretty easy and just about anyone could do it in just a few moments... more »

How to say good-bye to cold wet feet forever!

By DY-TheMaintGuy

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I do a lot of outside work, it’s the nature of my business. This means, I rely on my boots to keep my feet warm and toasty, not wet and clammy. Sometimes, that is not as easy as it seems, especially on those awful slushy snow days, when wading ... more »

How to Search for a Short in Wiring

By seashore

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Finding a short in wiring can be a difficult task. You may be able to find the short quickly with tools or some times it is obvious.. more »

How to Select a Replacement Central Air Filter

By MCarr

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Having a clean filter in your heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit (HVAC) will help to capture particulate matter such as visible dust and smoke odor to provide cleaner air inside. You will also save money on your power bill by making ... more »

How to set a cuckoo clock to the correct time.

By pianistic

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Is the strike off on your cuckoo clock? For example, is it cuckooing 5 times on the half hour and once on the hour? Here's how you fix it... more »

How to Shorten Horizontal Mini Blinds

By TxLady

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Mini blind slats that hang below the windowsill look bad and are also unsafe for children. Here are some simple directions to shorten them... more »

How to Soften Hard Well Water

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Hard water is a common problem for many households with well water. Telltale signs of hard water include graying laundry, soap that doesn't lather well and unattractive rings on the floor of the bathtub or shower. Hard water is cause by minerals ... more »

How to Spackle

By meemee67

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Spackle is used for walls that have taken somewhat of a beaten over the years. You might have thought it difficult but really, it's a no brainer. Here's how... more »

How to Spot a Home Repair Scam Artist

By Sheila Wilkinson

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It's really rough to finally hire the man for the job and end up with half a job or a poor quality job and the guy is nowhere to be found. Home repair fraud complaints rank among the highest of all consumer complaints. Here's what to do to ... more »

How to Stop a Forced Air Furnace From Making a Bang When it Shuts Down

By Garlic

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If your forced air furnace is making popping or banging sounds, a few screws may be all that is needed to make your home quiet again. The noises you hear are typically from the expansion and contraction of the duct work as it warms with heated ... more »

How to Stop Water From Leaking on a Closed Bathtub Drain

By LNAngel

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Wondering how to stop water from getting past your drainstopper?.. more »

How to Store an Electric Blanket Safely

By Sheila Wilkinson

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What do you do with electric blankets when you're done using them for the season. Make sure you store them safely to insure years of proper use. Read on to learn how... more »

How to Store Caulk

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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While caulk may prove a good insulator or sealer, sometimes there is just too much in a single tube for you to use at one time. Here are some things you can do to prevent it from drying it out between projects... 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 Tell if a Surge Protector Outlet is Broken

By ProfessorSprout

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Easy to check out.. more »

How to throw a dumpster party

By Marique-Ideas

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You will learn how liberating it is to have a dumpster in your neighborhood for a weekend if not for an entire week. For a small fee, a local disposal company will deliver it right to your home and haul it away when full... more »

How to Tips on Spackling Wall Damage

By mj0527

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Wall spackling is chiefly a DIY activity, or duty, depending on what it's for. If you're in need of repairing a moderate sized to small hole in your wall (due to nails, push pins, or other damage) this is the project for you. This article would ... more »

How to unclog a blocked toilet

By Karen Cotton

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Bathroom toilet clogs are frustrating and cause many people to reach for the number of an expensive plumber. However, it is easy to get rid of them if you have the right equipment and show a bit of initiative. Many people increase their toilet ... more »

How to Unclog a Kitchen Sink Without Chemicals

By L1onherd

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Odds are the kitchen sink is the most indispensable thing to your daily routine. Unfortunately, appreciation for your sink doesn’t come easy until something goes wrong. A clogged sink can be means for disaster, as dishes stack up and cooking ... more »

How to Unclog Drains Without Using Chemicals

By xtraordinary

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If you have a slow drain or a moderately clogged drain, simple household items that almost everyone has in their kitchen already can usually do the trick... more »

How to Un-Stick a Sliding Glass Door

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Sliding glass doors are useful and a beautiful addition to your home if they don't stick. Take a couple of hours to check out the problem, make some minor repairs and your sticky situation should be moving along smoothly again... more »

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