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    The 14 Best Fixes For Annoying Sights in Your Home

    After you've walked past those annoying sights in your home often enough, they become your new "normal." But you can...


    How to Get Rid of Old Appliances

    Do you have old appliances to get rid of because of an upgrade or remodel? Make sure you dispose of...


    Why Is the Furnace Drain Trap Full of Water?

    Get the water out of a clogged condensate drain with a few simple steps.


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    13 Tips for Winterizing Your House Plumbing

    We all know that water expands when it freezes. That’s not a problem with the ice cubes in your freezer,...


    How to Fix a Leaking Water Heater

    Simple solutions for common water heater leaks.


    DIY Washing Machine Repair: Easy Front Load Washer Fix

    If you have a front-load washer, at least once a year you should take a few moments to do this...


    Vacuum Cleaner Repair: Clean Out Clogs

    Three simple ways to unclog your vacuum.


    How to Replace a Water Heater Thermocouple

    Save your hot water heater with a new thermocouple!

    How to Install a Duct Booster Fan

    Fine tune your heating and cooling system


    The Best Way to Clean a Greasy Kitchen Range Hood Filter

    The standard way to clean the filter from a kitchen exhaust fan is to stick it in the dishwasher.


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    How to Steam Clean Your Oven

    Clean your dirty oven, the safe way!


    How to Install a Ceiling Fan Remote

    Upgrade your fan with a ceiling fan remote.


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    Car Heater Repair Tips: Fixing a Blower Motor

    Restore multiple speeds with a simple replacement part


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    Refrigerator Not Cooling: How to Fix Refrigerator Problems

    Refrigerator not cooling? Here's how to fix a refrigeration and some refrigerator troubleshooting


    Here’s How To Properly Clean your Electric Stove

    While you can set the burners on your electric stove to high to try and burn off any food debris...


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    5 Furnace Filter Myths You’ll Want to Know

    Negligent about replacing your furnace filter regularly? It's costing you clean indoor air and extra money on utility bills, unnecessary...


    Appliance Repairs You Don’t Need to Call a Pro For

    Before you pick up the phone and fork over a bunch of cash to fix your appliances, check out these...

    11 Walk-In Closets to Die For

    Who wouldn't want customized closet shelving, space for all of your shoes and boots, plus the added convenience of a...


    21 Bunk Bed Ideas for Instant Inspiration!

    Fan Spotlight: These Family Handyman readers put their woodworking and carpentry skills to good use, designing fun and functional bunk...


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    Replace a Broken Dryer Vent Cap

    Install a new dryer vent cover in about 30 minutes


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    How to Fix a Washing Machine That Won’t Drain

    Washing machine not draining? Here's the fix!


    Upgrade Washing Machine Hoses

    Replace rubber washing machine hoses with no-burst woven metal hoses to avoid water leaks from the washing machine.


    How to Stabilize a Washing Machine

    Get those bad vibrations under control

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    3 Tips on Refrigerator Gasket Replacement

    Install a new refrigerator door gasket.



    Gas Stove Burner Repair Tips

    Try these solutions before calling for service help


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    How to Clean Oven Door Glass

    Go where oven cleaner can't reach


    How to Reverse a Refrigerator Door

    Swap your refrigerator door handles in minutes.


    How to Fix a Leaky Refrigerator Water Dispenser

    There’s a reason for mystery puddles under the fridge; fortunately the fix is easy.