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Weekend Projects
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Air Infultration
Inspect around windows and doors, periodically.Use a good silicone caulk. In many cases, you can pick up a tube of caulk and take care of...
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Dryer Tips
If you have a dryer that’s producing heat but the clothes are taking an abnormally long time to dry the problem is you’re not getting...
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Outdoor Water Spigot
In this segment we replaced an old leaking spigot with a new one.You need several things for this job, and of course depending on what...
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Sprinkler Maintenance
Replacing a sprinkler nozzle with a filtered nozzle:1. Remove the sprinkler cover and put the new nozzle on top. 2. Place the filter on there...
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Back Entry
The Heath Zenith Wireless Doorbell is a great product to update an old or broken door chime system.The Heath Zenith wireless system provides two button/transmitters...
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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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