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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches

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It is late at night as you step into the bathroom and flip on the light. From the corner of your eye, you see a little roach scurry into the shadows. You know that for every cockroach you see, there are dozens you can't. Luckily, there are ways ... more »

How to Get Rid of German Roaches

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German roaches are one of the most common pests found in apartments, houses and businesses. These roaches produce the most eggs, have the shortest developmental cycle and the most adaptive feeding ability of other roach types. German roaches can ... more »

How to Have Big Water Savings at Home

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Water is becoming more precious every day. With water tables across the country dropping every year, conserving water is an important thing to do. Yet we rarely use it wisely, wasting copious amounts of it in a multitude of ways. There are ... more »

How to Hire a Carpenter for Home Repairs

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If you have various items in your home that need to be repaired, then hire a carpenter. Some people find it daunting to find someone to repair things in their home. Follow these easy steps to a hire a qualified carpenter for home repairs... more »

How to Identify a Rodent Problem Before it Gets out of Hand

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Rodents are a common winter pest in homes. Homes offer them a safe shelter, and if foodstuffs are readily available, that only adds to the attraction. Rodents that may create a problem for you include deer mice, house mice, Norway rats, roof rats ... more »

How to Identify And Shut Off Household Water Supply

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The need to shut off a main household water supply may present itself in various ways. Here's a few examples: Leaking water pipe Frozen water pipe Leaving property unattended for extended period Necessary maintenance on piping and/or appliances.. more »

How to Install a Bathroom Mirror

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One of the most important features in a bathroom, as it is looked into everyday, a bathroom mirror must not only be straight but secure as well. Correctly install a bathroom mirror that will stay put, by following these simple steps... more »

How to Install a Doorknob

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While there are many types of doorknobs, the following instructions are for a standard knob that comes in two halves. Follow these simple steps to install it... more »

How to Install a Surface Mounted Outlet

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Installing a surface mounted outlet is an easy way to increase the number of receptacles in a room without facing the hassles of trying to fish the wire through the walls. It is also a very handy way to add electrical flexibility in areas where ... more »

How to Install a Toggle Bolt

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Toggle bolts are for use in block, sheetrock and other hollow base walls. They come in different sizes and have a threaded bolt with a spring-loaded toggle. If you are trying to hang a shelf or large picture and don't have a stud to anchor it to, ... more »

How to Install an Exterior Door

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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If you're handy with a hammer and a leveler, installing an exterior door is easier than you'd think. It helps if the pre-existing door has been taken down, allowing you the freedom to just step in with your new door and get to work. It should ... more »

How to Install Floor Tile

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How to install any type of floor tile. ceramic / Slate / Granite / Other types of stone... more »

How to Install Water Heater Venting

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You should install natural gas water heaters with proper venting to prevent a disaster in your home. Improperly venting your water heater can cause damage to your property or yourself. You can cause a fire or even carbon monoxide poisoning with ... more »

How to Insulate a Crawl Space

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A crawl space is a potential energy-wasting area that can cost a homeowner as heat and cold are lost through the home's floor. For this reason, any home's crawl space should be insulated to lower energy costs and make it easier to keep a home at ... more »

How to Maintain a Crawl Space

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Your home's crawl space may have problems such as mold, water or bad odors. It is important to maintain your crawl space before any of these become bigger issues. Examine your crawl space to take precautionary measures to keep your crawl space ... more »

How to Maintain a Gas Water Heater Flue

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Gas fired water heaters provide hot water for use in many homes. Safe installation of these units is required because the gas used to heat the water produces toxic gasses. A metal flue pipe attached to the top of the water heater provides the ... more »

How to Maintain Sliding Closet Doors

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Keep things rolling by using a few maintenance steps to both cure and prevent problems with sliding closet doors... more »

How to Maximize Air Conditioning Efficiancy

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I am a Heating and Air Conditioning service technician and will give you some hints on how to keep energy bills down this summer... more »

How to Paint A Ceiling - Hire A Contractor

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Painting ceilings is definitely on my list of "Things I really DO NOT like to do". I can barely recall the last time I attempted painting ceilings, but I know it was more than 20 years ago, for sure! Any time we've needed ceilings ... more »

How to Polish Wood Floors

By April Hall

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Keeping a hardwood floor looking new can be a challenging task. The important thing is to allow enough time to do a proper job of caring for it. Cleaning and waxing and drying means moving all the furniture from the room and not allowing anyone ... more »

How to Prepare a House for Summer

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Although summer is typically a time of relaxing under shade trees, swimming just about anywhere there is water, and hosting and attending tasty barbecues, there are certain home-maintenance procedures that need to be carried out before you can ... more »

How to Prepare for a Home Inspection

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Before the process of buying and selling a house can be finalized, the buyer must first make an inspection of the property. A neutral, professional inspector will take a visit to the property and run through a checklist used to determine whether ... more »

How to Refinish Shutters

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Just like the rest of the house, window shutters are exposed to sunlight and other elements which can cause them to fade, peel or crack. Shutters come in all kinds of styles and materials and are either decorative or functional. All these factors ... more »

How to Remove a Tile Backsplash

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Nothing makes you feel like you’re in a new home more than a kitchen makeover. When you start your morning in a kitchen that looks old and tired, well, it doesn’t exactly make you feel like jumping into a new day. A new backsplash can be a way to ... more »

How to remove candle wax

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Candle wax spills is a problem most candle lovers face. Here are a few tips on removing the wax from various surfaces successfully spending little if any money!.. more »

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