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How to Improve Air Quality at Home

By Erinn Valencich

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We all know that smog and airborne pollutants are a big problem. But air quality isn’t just an issue outside--it’s now been suggested that the air inside the home can in many cases actually be worse than the air outside. Even for those of us ... more »

How to Improve Posture While Sleeping

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Most people spend a third of their lives in bed. So maintaining proper posture while sleeping is essential. For this, you need to have proper support. A good, firm bed is the first and most important measure to take. Having a couple extra pillows ... more »

How to Improve the Bathroom to Help Sell a Home

By ValerieDavid

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Large bathroom renovations can have a big impact on the price of your home, but for many sellers, spending thousands of dollars on a bathroom redo isn't practical or a good investment. Home sellers can still make impressive smaller changes that ... more »

How to Improve the Look of a Kitchen

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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There are a number of ways to improve the look of your kitchen without pulling up floors, taking down cabinets and buying new appliances. With the resources available to you on the Internet and at your local stores, you can update and improve the ... more »

How to Improve Your Kitchen Layout

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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Most kitchens need more space. You can increase the room you have for storage and food preparation by using what you have more efficiently. If you are looking for ways to improve the layout of your kitchen, you should consider implementing the ... more »

How to Improvise a Firewood Carrier

By Patricia Resnick

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There's a storm blowing in, and you're low on firewood! It's going to take a while to fill that log holder one armload at a time. Here's a quick way to bring in a large amount of firewood at one time, using equipment you already have on hand. ... more »

How to inflate an air mattress

By nppp

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How to get an air mattress floating... more »

How to Inspect and Maintain a Fire Extinguisher

By firefrog17

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A fire is not the time to find out that your Fire Extinguisher has been properly maintained and is in working order. It is important to keep them well maintained and up to date, so they work when you need them. A fire extinguisher can be a life ... more »

How to Install a Bathroom Fixture

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 ceiling fan

By grouch

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This little number could not only add to the value of your home and the overall look but it could also lower your heating and cooling bills year round. Don’t be intimidated by the install this one man job can be done by even a novice in the ... more »

How to install a comperssion valve.

By billm557

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Compression fittings are sometimes a Do It Yourselfers best friend. When your in a jamb and can't seem to get a valve soldered out comes my compression valves. A compression fitting is used to join two pipes together or a pipe to a valve. A ... more »

How to install a Coppers standing seam roof

By abestsroof

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You can buy most of this stuff Pre made or you can make it from scratch this is how I like to do it. You can save all kinds of money as long as you have all kinds of time? But the finished product will get you awe' s and owes So very pretty and ... more »

How to Install a Decorative Gutter Chain

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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You've heard about Japanese-inspired gutter rain chains but you're not sure how difficult they may be to install or whether the expense will be worth it. No matter what style you choose, these beautiful, functional gutter rain chains will be well ... more »

How to Install a Fireplace Insert

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you want to salvage an old fireplace, consider installing a fireplace insert. The fireplace itself is a ready made hole making installation relatively easy. Best of all, an insert produces more heat than an open fireplace so it's a great ... more »

How to install a safe in a wall

By seashore

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It is becoming very popular for people to want to store valuables in their home instead of traveling to a bank and going to their safe deposit boxes. Another benefit is if you have documents that are needed right away they are right at your ... more »

How to Install A Surge Protector Outlet

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Protecting sensitive electronic equipment like computers or high fidelity stereo components often require a surge protector to be installed between the item and the wall power socket. To plug a surge protector you must have a three-prong outlet ... more »

How to install a toilet

By kike

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You'll install a new toilet in two steps - first the bowl, then the tank. The most difficult part of the installation will be putting the bowl in place. It's heavy, and you'll have to place it so the floor bolts are directly lined up with the ... more »

How to Install a Vessel Sink for Your Bathroom

By favefive

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A vessel sink continues to be a popular choice for renovating a bathroom. It gives a bathroom a whole new and modern look. In this article we will show you how to install a glass vessel sink above the counter... more »

How to Install a Vinyl Screen Door

By seashore

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Like any thing else installing a sreen door can be easy or hard depending on several factors.. more »

How to Install a Wall Fountain

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A wall fountain is a great way to revitalize any room, giving it a striking focal point and the relaxing sound of flowing water. The process of installing a wall fountain varies by model and you should always follow the instructions that come in ... more »

How to Install and Finish Wallboard or Drywall Yourself

By Doodlebugs

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Installing drywall is an art but is not impossible for the average person to learn. Here are the basics... more »

How to Install asphalt 3-tab shingle starter course

By expertelement

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When you shingle a roof, the starter course is the row under the first course on the roof. By the way a course is a row. We will assume you have already installed roofing felt and flashing over your roof decking... more »

How to install ceramic tile

By kike

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It's amazing how a simple (and relatively inexpensive) project like tiling your backsplash can make such a difference in your kitchen. Not only will you spice up your sink area, you will protect it at the same time. Adding ceramic tile is easier ... more »

How to install ceramic tiles

By seashore

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installing ceramic tiles on level floor.. more »

How to Install Chair Rail

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Complete the look of any room by adding chair rail to the wall as well as helping to protect the walls. Adding either paint or stain to compliment what is already in the room can go a long way. Just follow these simple steps for chair rail ... more »