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Weekend Projects
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Sliding Glass Door
Sliding glass patio doors may be attractive to look at, but their weaknesses also make them attractive to burglars. Although these doors may have a...
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Wainscoting
The first step of installing this raised panel system is removing the floor trim and electrical outlet covers. Then you'll need to measure to determine...
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Installing Blinds and Shutters
The windows in your home may be responsible for up to 25 percent of your heating and cooling bills. When it comes to energy conservation,...
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Covering Wood Paneling
A lot of older homes have rooms like this - with dark walls and paneling, but visually, dark walls tend to make a room seem...
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Replacing a Dishwasher
Most of the time, replacing an old dishwasher is an easy install. If you’re handy around the house and don’t want to pay someone to...
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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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