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    How to Remove a Pocket Door

    Need to get a pocket door out of your wall without damaging it? Here's how.


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    How To Install a Mini Split Air Conditioner In the Garage?

    Wrenching on a car or doing a project in a sweltering garage is no fun. A garage A/C does the...


    Making New Window Stools

    Got a window that could use some sprucing up? How about more storage space? Learn how to do both in...


    Chimney Cap Installation: A How-To Guide

    DIY chimney cap installation will help you keep out unwanted stuff like smoke, odors, critters, and more.


    How To Fix Burnt Wire

    How to fix the insulation on burned wire quickly and easily


    How To Reinforce a Door With a Door Reinforcement Lock

    Check out this simple, hour-long entry door reinforcement project that will enhance security and...


    How to Quiet Gutters and Downspouts

    Use this rope trick to silence the drips.


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    How To Lengthen an Interior Wood Door

    Here's an easy fix for an annoying problem.

    How to Repair Jalousie Windows

    How to fix broken glass and a worn-out operator.


    Ceiling Repair: Fix a Sagging Ceiling

    Two solutions for a sagging ceiling


    How To Fix Bifold Closet Doors

    Tricks for tuning up a sagging bifold.


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    How To Apply Iron-On Veneer Edging

    Cover raw plywood edges quickly and easily with wood veneer and an iron.


    How To Safely Drill Through Floor Joists

    How to position holes correctly so they don't weaken the joist.


    How to Reset a Loose Brick

    A simple repair can save a whole brick wall.


    How to Sponge Paint a Wall

    Simple materials, simple technique, stunning results.


    How To Regrout a Shower

    Replace that eroded, crumbling grout with an inexpensive fix.


    How To Repair Damaged Wallpaper

    How to make an invisible wallpaper patch.

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    Build This Outdoor Table with a Tile Top to Give Your Patio a Hip Cafe Look

    Construct a small, round tile top patio table with a tiled plywood and...


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    How To Restore Wood Windows

    Restoring faded windows can look like an intimidating job, but it doesn't have to be! Learn how to give your...


    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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    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 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...


    Waterproofing Products Help Keep Basements Dry

    A little inspection and finishing work will go a long way in keeping your basement dry.

    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...


    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...


    How to Cut and Install Mosaic Tile

    In some ways, setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because the individual tiles are small...


    Garage Flooring: Resurfacing and Repair Tips

    How to fix a cracked garage floor.


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    How To Drywall: A Finishing Shortcut

    Most home improvement shortcuts lead to trouble. But here’s one that makes drywall finishing faster without regrets later:


    Exploring MDF Flooring: Benefits, Challenges, and Practical Insights

    Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) has a ton of useful applications, but as a finished flooring material?