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Weekend Projects
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
Every year people are electrocuted in their bathrooms and kitchens when appliances accidentally make contact with water. But you can avoid this life-threatening danger by...
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Tie Down
If you've seen any news footage of tornadoes or hurricanes, you've probably seen how easily their storm-force winds can pry a roof off a house. ...
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Door Makeover
Turning a plain door into an elegant entryway is an easy do-it-yourself job. It will only take a couple hours of your time and cost...
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Wireless Motion Sensing Light Adapter
The Wireless Motion Sensing Light Adapter is designed for converting existing house entrance lights, spotlights, and other light fixtures into motion-detecting security lights. It uses...
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Door Repair
As you can see, this door has been badly abused. There's a big dent over here. There's a ding right in here and a whole...
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Quick Tips
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Wallpaper Boarder
Tools:Chosen boarder and wallpaper hanging kitFraming SquareUtility knifeSeam roller
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Tub Spout Turner
Tools:Wooden dowelSoft Cloth
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Fence Posts
Tools:Framing squareMarkerHand Saw (or circular saw)Eye Protection
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Pipe Repairs
Tools:BucketOption 1Piece of a rubber hoseHose clampsScrewdriverOption 2Rubber patchWood splitsClamps (don't over tighten)
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Glue Spreader
Are you looking for a neat way to quickly spread glue on a pretty large surface? Here's a quick tip for you.A notched plastic trowel...
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Concrete Stains
Don't let those grease and oil stains on your concrete floor just sit there. Here's a quick tip for removing them quick and easy.First, you...
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Touch Up Bottle
Any empty (clean and dry) squeeze bottle can be used to store left over paint for touch ups. Set up a drop cloth or use...
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Wiring Outlets
Tools:Screw DriverNeedle nose pliers Optional:Outlet tester (to make sure power is out) or use a lampWire Strippers
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Cardboard Hinges
Usually, a door sticks because it's sagging in the opening and rubbing against the frame, but here are some quick tips for finding the problem...
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Finishing Nails
When driving in small finishing nails and brads, it's almost impossible not to hit your fingers as you make the first few strikes. Next time,...
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