Articles on Interior Home Repair

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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If a faucet leaks, usually the simple replacement of a rubber washer can fix the problem, but maybe your bathroom fixtures are past the point of salvaging due to corrosion or lime and calcium deposits. Perhaps you simply want to modernize your ... more »

How to Install a door knob reinforcer

By brothabrian

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Install a door reinforcer on your entry and garage doors to help discourage break-ins. Reinforcers are three-sided metal plates that encase and strengthen the door around the latch, which is a door's most vulnerable area... more »

How to Install a Temporary Draft Guard on an Apartment Door

By derbyka

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All kind of yucky things sneak into apartments under the door. There's the chilly drafts that jack up your energy bill. Then, there's the "exotic" smells coming from neighbors' kitchens and the bright hall light when you're trying to ... more »

How to keep mice out of your house

By motherNN

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"I hate meeces to pieces!" OK, that's not totally true, but I do want to keep them out of my house. We live right next door to a corn/grain feed mill and rail road tracks. It takes vigilance to keep mice out of the house. These tips can ... more »

How to Keep Scorpions Out of Apartment

By krazigirl79

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Living in the desert can be wonderful, but dealing with the scorpions, bugs and other creepy crawlies of the more arid climates can be less than pleasant. When living in the desert there are a few tips you should follow to help seal-off and rid ... more »

How to Keep the Air Clean during a Remodeling Project

By Silverwing

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Are you a homeowner with family members who suffer from allergies or asthma? If you are you may not be aware that the dust that is stirring up during your remodeling project can make symptoms worse for them. Here are five ways to minimize ... more »

How to Keep Your Kitchen Sink Drain Clear

By bar10dr98

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Does your kitchen sink drain slow? It's probably grease built up, and here's a very simple way to keep it draining fast and clear... more »

How to Know if You Should Do It Yourself (DIY) or Call a Professional

By SeventhSibling

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Being a do-it-yourselfer can be quite rewarding when a task is successfully completed. Aside from pride of doing the task yourself, you can draw satisfaction knowing that you have saved money by not having to pay a professional — contractor or ... more »

How to maintain a septic system

By lilmrsknowitall

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Maintaining your septic tank can save hundreds of dollars in the long run from repair costs... more »

How to patch a hole in a wall

By seashore

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If you own a home,store,or an apartment chances are you had someone daamage a wall.. more »

How to Patch a Wall

By madplow360

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Have a hole in your wall? This will tell you how to patch it yourself... more »

How to Plug Drafts In Vents

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you are relaxing in the middle of winter and feel a slight breeze run past your ankles, then you know that you have a draft somewhere. After insulating all the doors and windows, make sure your attic is covered and the fireplace damper is ... more »

How to Prepare Interior Paint

By kike

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Interior Paint Prep Animation Enhanced IMPORTANT: Read this before you start Introduction You have finally decided that the color of that extra bedroom or living room probably looked good about 20 years ago, but by today's ... more »

How to Put Together a Household Tool Kit

By Mariet Smart

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If you're like most, you have many of the necessary homeowner's tools. However, are they all in once place? Can you easily put your hands on that tape measure or utility knife? What's more, when's the last time you could located that brand-new ... more »

How to Recaulk a Bathtub

By brothabrian

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Recaulking a tub doesn't require fancy tools or materials. Just round up a scraper, a tool for digging into gaps, a caulk gun and caulk. Let's get busy follow directions below... more »

How to reduce your water heating expenses

By fooshenip

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If you're a homeowner, you know how much water rates have increased in the recent years. Saving water is critical to lowering costs and assuring that we have enough water for our needs in the future. It seems as if the cost and the problem gets ... more »

How to Refinish Cabinets, Even if the Surface is Beyond Repair

By Woodicing

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Imagine refinishing your kitchen or bath cabinets with minimal prep work and without having to strip off old paint or varnish. Imagine a raised design on the face of your cabinet doors that adds dimension and architectural interest to otherwise ... more »

How to Remodel a Home for Less

By greatQueen

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This article describes tips and tricks on how to remodel/ redecorate a room with the least amount of expenses as possible... more »

How to Remodel an Old Ceiling Fan

By Bfastattiffanys

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If you are tired of looking at an outdated ceiling fan but either don't know how to install a new one or can't afford it, check out these easy tips for updating... more »

How to remove a broken light bulb.

By madplow360

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Don't want to be electrocuted or cut trying to remove a broken light bulb from its socket? Does the bulb have nothing to grab onto even with tools?.. more »

How to remove adhesive from Linoleum Floors

By Joe Carson

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Remove old vinyl floor adhesive... more »

How to Remove Candle Wax from Carpeting

By lmdevona

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There is nothing worse than having a candle that you had burning on a table or shelf suddenly burn unevenly and drip onto your carpeting. Here's a simple way to remove melted candle wax from your carpet... more »

How to Remove CLR Stains on Laminate Counter

By lmdevona

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I have had similar stains and depending on the color of your laminate counter you might want to try my suggestions. I have a very light beige laminate countertop... more »

How to Remove Gasoline Odor From a Carpet

By 1stSgtPinkerton

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What a smelly mess. This should help substantially... more »

How to Remove Ink Marks from Plastic

By Goodtimes247

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Penmarks on plastics are hard to remove sometimes depending on the texture and surface of the item. An easy way to remove most marks without damaging the item is with an ordinary household item, an eraser... more »

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