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Tackle numerous home repair and maintenance projects with help from eHow's how to experts. Using advice on plumbing, woodwork and painting, do it yourself and avoid the cost and hassle of hiring contractors. From unclogging a jammed disposal to tackling flood damage, find recommendations for any size project. Roof repairs at the top of your to do list? Get guidance on fixing leaks, replacing shingles and repairing clay tiles. Not up to the task? Don’t sweat it, eHow has tips on working with hired hands, too.

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How to A Make Green-Friendly Start (in your home)

By spartica

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Going green is a rigorous process of eliminating this and doing more of that. But, it doesn't have to be hard at first. Start small and build on the things you do. Here are five small ways that you can make five big green friendly changes to your ... more »

How to Absolutely Over Secure Your Doors to Your Home

By 1stSgtPinkerton

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I am truly amazed at how easy it is to kick a door in. This article will teach you how to OVER SECURE your doors... more »

How to Add an Inline Switch to a Lamp

By Dave Donovan

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An inline switch is a self-contained switch that can be installed on the cord of a lamp. This is useful if you have a lamp where it can be difficult to reach the knob on the base of the socket, like a lamp on a high armoire next to your bed. Who ... more »

How to Adjust the Temperature on an Electric Water Heater

By SeventhSibling

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Your household water temperature should be between 120-130ºF if your dishwasher has a heat booster (or you don’t have a dishwasher) and if your dishwasher does not have a heat booster, then the water temperature should be between ... more »

How to Avoid Contractor Nightmare Blues

By Charbie28

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Buying a home but it needs some TLC. License contractors have to be screened or you could lose alot of money. How to avoid getting caught in a money pit... more »

How to Avoid Solicitors

By Review

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How to avoid solicitors from someone who has done the soliciting... more »

How to Avoid Termites in your Arizona home

By Bobbi Holmes

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In some areas of Arizona there is a saying: "you either have termites, had termites, or will someday get termites". Arizona homes are especially susceptible to subterranean termites, but there are ways to control and discourage the ... more »

How to Battle Gasoline Odor in Your Carpet

By anonymous188

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Gasoline stains can be tough to fight. Not only are they difficult to remove, they also leave behind a strong smell that can make a room uncomfortable to be in. This article outlines some effective methods for getting rid of the nasty odor that ... more »

How to be energy efficient and save money on your heating bill

By Free indeed!

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Prices for home heating oil have risen to an all time high of nearly $4.00 a gallon. This has many homeowners worried about being able to pay their bills this winter. Families are expected to pay a average of $1,841.00 for heating oil from ... more »

How to Be Green

By TorchLady

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Yes another one! Here are a couple of ways to be green and help us save some money along the way... more »

How to Be Safe with Smoke Alarms in your House

By painthorse42

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Putting a smoke detector in proper places will help keep you & your family/pets safe... more »

How to beat the Winter Blues

By meemee67

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Saying good bye to Summer isn't easy. The back yard BBQs, the lunch by pool side, the road trips, the camping. Most often the winter is unwelcome. For those of us that experience winter with groans and sighs of dissapointment, here are a few ... more »

How to Budget for Home Emergencies, a Homeowner Must-Do

By Denise Witmer

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For many homeowners, their house is their biggest asset. But treating it as such doesn’t come second nature. One plan you will need to insure you don’t lose this assets is an home emergency fund budget. When you budget for a home emergency, you ... more »

How to Build a Mouse Trap

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you're opposed to mouse traps that kill mice, try building your own humane mouse trap to get rid of them. You can build a mouse trap out of common household items that will trap the mouse without harm, allowing you to set it free once it's ... more »

How to Build a Wood Steaming System Using PVC for the Boiler

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Building a wood steaming system using PVC for a steam box is an inexpensive way to steam wood for bending into shape for a shop project. Use schedule 80 PVC for all the pipe, fittings and connections. Live steam is extremely dangerous, so be ... more »

How to Buy Garage Cabinets

By 01KendraWrites

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Garage cabinets can do wonders for the look and feel of a garage. No more cluttered mess. Not only can they help you organize your outdoor belongings, garage cabinets can also help to de clutter your life. This article will help you chose the ... more »

How to Buy Oops Paint at Home Depot

By delorean88

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You can save a great deal of money on small painting projects by purchasing Oops paint at Home Depot. Oops paint is paint that was purchased and returned because it was the wrong color... more »

How to calculate solar energy (kWs) system production.

By Daniel Stouffer

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Think of your home energy or electricity consumption as a bucket of water and the amount of solar radiation or sunlight hours as the time needed to fill the bucket. It is easier to understand how to size a residential solar energy system to meet ... more »

How to Change a broken light bulb

By kennyW

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This article will teach you how to change a broken light bulb out of a socket without any fancy tools... more »

How to change a faucet

By majicmichael

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Paying a plumber can really hurt the old pocket book. So here are some simple steps to take in order to change out an old bath or kitchen faucet. First rule is shutting off the water supply. Most homes have shut off valves under the sink. If not, ... more »

How to Change a Lightbulb

By mrsmonte02

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Waiting for your spouse to change that Light bulb for you? Well, get out of the dark and follow these easy steps to brighten your way!.. more »

How to Change an LED

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The LED bulb is becoming noticed. It is a bulb that lasts a long time as well as uses less energy than conventional bulbs. LED bulbs can be used in your flashlight, your car headlights and your house or other buildings. Read this eHow to learn more... more »

How to Check a House for Air Leaks

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Heating and cooling your house is such a huge expense that no one can afford to overlook air leaks. Follow these guidelines to finding the places your air conditioning and heat are seeping out and eating up your budget... more »

How to Choose a Snowblower

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Admit it. Shoveling snow was fun when you were a kid. As an adult, it is a chore that leaves you achy and exhausted--that is, until you purchase a snowblower. With a variety of models available, quickly evaluating your situation can help you ... more »

How to Choose an Duct Cleaning Company You Can Trust!

By AlliedCarpet

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You will learn 6 things you must know before hiring just any air duct cleaning company. Many homeowners have never had their air duct system cleaned. You may just be becoming aware of the need and benefits to having your air ducts cleaned. How ... more »