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How to Paint A Ceiling - Hire A Contractor

By w1z111

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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

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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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

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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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 »

How to Remove Corrosion From Aluminum

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Aluminum patio furniture, window frames and other fixtures are not completely safe from corrosion. If a piece turns a dull gray and has globs of white crystals on it, it's corroded... more »

How to remove odors from your garbage disposal and sink drain organically.

By Sensei

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Sometimes after the kitchen sinks garbage disposal is not used for a period of time it can release an offensive odor. This also is true for all the other sinks in the house particularly after a dwelling or a sink has not been used for a few days... more »

How to Remove Rust From Steel Tools

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This article will tell you how to remove rust easily from steel tools. This will get into crevices, etchings, and roughened surfaces and remove rust in a snap with very little effort and in the most environmentally friendly way. Read on!!.. more »

How to Remove Window Air Conditioners in Fall

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Air conditioners provide much needed relief from the sweltering summer heat, but they have limited use once the weather cools off. These units can actually make your home draftier in the fall because of how they sit in windows. You need to remove ... more »

How to Repair a Foundation

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Dealing with foundation damage can be a major headache for any home owner. The key is to find a person quickly who specializes in such matters. Such professionals may save your home (and pocket book) from ruins. Find out whom to contact for ... more »

How to Replace Snap-On Tools

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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When you buy Snap-on tools, you expect them to work and work well. But if you need a product replacement for any reason, Snap-on is happy to work with you. Here are the details to get a defective product replaced under warranty... more »

How to Replace the Bulb in a Recessed Light

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Recessed lighting can update the look of a room and provide lighting to key areas such as a countertop or reading area. If a bulb burns out, replacing it is as easy as replacing a light anywhere else... more »

How to Replace Wood Shingles

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Storm damage? Wear and tear? You can make minor repairs to your wood-shingle roof yourself. It's inexpensive and not that hard to do. Here's how... more »

How to Restart an Oil Furnace

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Restarting your oil furnace can be as easy as pushing "reset." Some furnaces will even restart on their own after refueling. Follow these steps to restart your oil furnace... more »

How to Resurface a Blacktop Driveway

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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These days anyone can resurface their own driveway with the right tools and enough time. It is actually a relatively simple repair job that just needs a little patience and some know how... more »

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 Sharpen Drill Bits

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Everyday chores around the house often require special tools for easy repairs. Whatever your task, you want your drill bits to remain sharp and ready for use. Preventive maintenance goes a long way when caring for the bits. Use the following ... 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 Take Care of Vinyl Tiles

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Vinyl tiles are one of the most commonly used floor coverings in homes today. The flooring comes in a variety of colors, textures and styles. Vinyl tiles are durable, decorative and easy to maintain. Follow the steps below to keep your vinyl ... more »

How to Tune-Up a Furnace in Fall

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Many people are good about doing spring cleaning but often neglect fall preparation. During the beginning of fall, when the weather is cool but not too hot, you should inspect different things in your home to ensure that your heating system will ... more »

How to unblock drains

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drains blocked with debris.. more »

How to Use a Dust Mop to Clean a House

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Dusting your home and furniture is easy to do and keeps your furniture and floors clean and moisturized. Some homeowners express concern about the work required to keep their floors and furniture looking like new. However, by cleaning with a dust ... more »

How to Use a Spline Roller

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Replacing a screen door is a simple and quick process that should not require a visit from an expensive door and window expert. A spline roller, a pizza cutter-shaped tool that pushes the screen into the groove of the frame, is a very inexpensive ... more »

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