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  • How to Repair a Water Softener

  • If your water softener isn't working, we'll show you how to fix it. Water softeners may seem complicated, but we'll explain the…

  • How to Soundproof a Home Office

  • It’s hard to work in a home office with constant noise all around you. This article shows you DIY strategies to soundproof your office…

  • How to Wire a Light Socket

  • Correctly connect hot and neutral wires when you replace a lamp switch and socket to keep your lamp safe. Even an inexpensive plug and cord has…

  • How to Create a Home Theater

  • Install a first class home theater in an existing room in your home. We show you how to adapt it for optimal viewing and sound. It doesn't have…

  • Bad TV Reception? Here's One Fix

  • Bad TV reception with cable service may be due to something as simple as a corroded coax cable connection. Instead of waiting for the cable guy…

  • Choosing a New Water Heater

  • We walk you through the pros and cons of high tech water heaters - tankless, heat pump, condensing gas and point-of-use models. They save energy…

  • DIY Solar Water Heating

  • You can install a solar hot water kit yourself to supplement your existing system and save on energy costs. The system will often pay for itself…

  • How to Wire a Three-Way Switch

  • This story features diagrams that show how to wire three-way switches. The wiring is more complicated than a traditional single-pole switch, but…

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