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How to Use a Caulking Gun

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Caulking is the easiest way to seal against air and water. Use caulk to fill cracks between wood trim and your walls, inside the house and outside... more »

How to Use and Maintain a Ripsaw

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Similar in appearance to a crosscut saw, a ripsaw has fewer teeth (4 to 6 points per inch) and they make a wider kerf (cut from a saw blade). A ripsaw cuts on the forward stroke rather than the backstroke. They are a standard size of 26 inches ... more »

How to Wire a Bathroom Heat Lamp

By Dave Donovan

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In the wintertime, the bathroom can become a very chilly place and there's nothing that can take the chill out of the air as you step out of the steaming shower. Well, nothing but a heat lamp, that is! Heat lamps have been used for years in ... more »

How to Activate your Home Septic System!

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Use this bacteria-digesting remedy to kill persistent odors from a home septic system... more »

How to Clean Vinyl Siding

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Cleaning the vinyl siding on a home or building is a simple task when the right cleaning solutions and patience are used. Knowing just what cleaners and techniques can be used is a big step towards a fresh, clean surface to vinyl siding... more »

How to Duct work planning guide / Do it yourself steps

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How to plan and sketch out your installation... more »

How to Help Keep a Basement Dry

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Most basements can be kept free of flooding, and you can take many preventive actions yourself... more »

How to Install a Wireless Doorbell

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Installing a wireless doorbell is easy, and is probably the best option if you currently do not have a doorbell. The system uses radio frequency, so there is no need to hassle with running wires through your walls. Follow these steps to install ... more »

How to Keep your house clean everyday

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Keeping your house neat and clean helps you think the right thing. Keep away the stuff you do not need right away to clean up the pathway. Do not stock your junks on the hallways. Clean house feels fresh and great. Good luck starts inside your home... more »

How to Make an Electrical Solder Connection

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Soldering is an art and it takes practice. Soldering uses melted metal to glue two pieces of metal together to form an electrical connection. A good solder joint results when the solder properly glues, or wets, the two surfaces that are to be ... more »

How to remove gum from sidewalk, concrete, brick

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How to remove gum from sidewalk, concrete, brick.. 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 Repair Window Screens

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Sometimes it can be less expensive and take less time to repair a slightly damaged window screen than to start from scratch with a new one. Here are some quick steps for getting the job done... more »

How to Replace Door Hinges

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Have squeaky, grating or floppy door hinges worn your patience a little thin? Let's replace them and make your comings and goings less stressful... more »

How to Restart an Oil Furnace

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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 Use Voltage Testers

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If you're going to do your own wiring in your home, one of the most important tools you could ever have is the voltage tester. The testers are the best way to determine whether the electricity is off or on in the house. As always, work safely, ... more »

How to Banish Odor from Your Home

By ehowNellie

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Homes are full of smelly culprits but luckily there are easy ways to banish odors from your home... more »

How to Be a Latex Wall Paint Pro

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Latex is one of the most versatile paints available. One vareity is vinyl based, which dries quickly and has a priming feature. Acrylic-based latex paints provide the toughest finish for durability and washing. These also have a drying time of ... more »

How to Buy a Sump Pump

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A sump pump can help avoid flooding and keep your basement dry... more »

How to Buy a Sump Pump

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A sump pump can help avoid flooding and keep your basement dry... more »

How to Buy an Air Compressor

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An air compressor is one of the main sources of power in many shops and one of the most expensive investments. There are many different kinds of air compressors to choose from, and there are some things to think about before you decide which one ... more »

How to Buy Plumbing Fixtures

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Shopping for your own plumbing fixtures rather than getting them through your plumber allows you choose from a wider selection - and save money... more »

How to Buy Shelf Liner

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Some people discover quite a mess in cabinets and drawers when they move or do spring cleaning. However, shelf liner catches it all; that's the purpose. The type of shelf liner you buy to place in your cabinets and drawers depends on your needs ... more »

How to Care for a Cast Iron Chiminea

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Chimineas originated in Mexico and are usually made of clay. Cast iron or aluminum chimineas last longer than clay and may be more practical if you live in a cold climate. Follow these steps to care for a cast iron chiminea... more »

How to Childproof a Workshop

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Your workshop is probably the one area most fraught with danger for little ones. It’s filled with heavy, sharp and tiny objects that can be swallowed easily. There are usually all sorts of toxic products in there that inquiring little minds could ... more »

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