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Choosing Furnace Filters
How to choose the best filter for your furnace
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How to Properly Vent a Dryer
Venting warm, moist air from dryers inside the house causes moisture problems. Try these 5 easy energy saving tips instead.
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How to Handle Efflorescence on Brick Chimneys
Moisture moving through bricks causes white mineral deposits on the brick surface and in the case of a chimney, it...
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How to Make Perfect-Closing Screen Doors
Turn the adjusting screw on storm door closers to make them close smoothly and securely.
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Frameless Kitchen Cabinets
A pro shows you the special installation techniques for these 'Euro-style' cabinets.
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Installing Wood Flooring Over Concrete
Install a wood base, then the finish flooring.
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How to Strengthen Floor Joists From Beneath
Fix bouncy floors by adding bridging, adding a layer of plywood or adding a wall or beam.
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How to Refresh Kitchen Cabinets
Renew old kitchen cabinets in a weekend!
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How to Seal Attic Air Leaks
It's dusty, dirty work, but it's the quickest, cheapest way to save money on your energy bills.
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How to Organize a Laundry Room with a Laundry Folding Table
These 6 fast and easy projects create a pleasant, efficient work area
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How to Caulk a Tub Surround
How to clean out old caulk and apply new, durable caulk around the bathtub.
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How to DIY a Whole-House Audio Installation
Run wire and install speakers and distribution modules so that you can control music by remote control throughout the house.
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How to Work with Scaffolding Safely
How to rent, setup and use scaffolding when you have to work on your roof, siding or chimney.
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10 Simple Kitchen Cabinet Repairs
Quick and easy ways to make your cabinets look and work like new again!
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How To Build and Install Garage Cabinets with Sliding Doors
With this 2x2 frame and panel system, you can add 80-plus cubic feet of storage in an afternoon.
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How to Work With Fiberglass Batt Insulation
You've only got one chance to do it right! Here's how
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How to Repair or Replace Defective Water Heater Dip Tubes
Check your water heater in case you have a defective dip tube.
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Roof Flashing Techniques for Outside Corners
Make roof dormers and other outside corners leakproof
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A Full Guide to a Proper Wood Stain Finish
Follow these four steps (no shortcuts!) and you'll get a perfect finish every time
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Installing Kitchen Backsplash and New Vent Hood
Get a bright, refreshing look in one weekend—with no major mess or disruption
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How to Wire a Garage (Unfinished)
How to add outlets and lights to an unfinished garage.
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12 Best Curb Appeal Ideas for Any Budget
Whether you're putting your house on the market soon or simply want to make the exterior as beautiful and welcoming...
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How to Clean Your Oven Without Harsh Chemicals
When was the last time you cleaned your oven? Does preheating give you a burnt reminder of last week's dinner?...
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Some of Our Favorite Shop Tips
Looking for ways to work smarter in your woodshop? Here are 19 tips from a seasoned woodworker and do-it-yourselfer.
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How to Clean Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet and Everything Else
Most homes contain a variety of flooring types. Knowing how to best clean each surface can be a lot to...
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Waterproofing Products Help Keep Basements Dry
A little inspection and finishing work will go a long way in keeping your basement dry.
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10 Window Cleaning Tips from a Pro
Save time, money and energy with these tips and pointers from someone who cleans windows for a living. Here's how...
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Mini Blind Tips and Fixes
Mini blinds provide privacy, block the sun and usually work perfectly for years. Here are our best tips and fixes...
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Top Tips for Ultimate Workshop Flexibility With Tool Stands on Wheel
In the workshop, garage, basement or shed, having wheels on your tools and equipment means you can easily move them...