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    How to Cut a Hole in Tile

    Don't splice ceramic tile around fixtures


    Chimney Cap Installation: A How-To Guide

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


    Cleaning Unglazed Porcelain Tile

    Two types of cleaners will dissolve all kinds of dirt and grease from unglazed porcelain tile


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    How to Fix a Rattling Door

    Easy solutions for a rattling door


    How To Fix Burnt Wire

    How to fix the insulation on burned wire quickly and easily


    Top Trim Carpentry Tools

    A veteran trimmer reveals his secret weapons


    How to Fix Sweating Pipes

    A simple way to prevent condensation on cold water pipes in humid weather.


    How to Make Wood Steps Safer

    Make exterior stairs safer

    Roofing: How to Install Step Flashing

    Why step flashing works and how to install roof flashing against a wall



    How to Fix a Noisy Vent Hood Damper

    Add-on dampers stop the noise


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    How to Quiet Gutters and Downspouts

    Use this rope trick to silence the drips.


    How to Remove Grout Haze From Stone Tile

    Use a special grout release before grouting porous stone tile


    Energy Savings: Seal Plumbing and Wiring Holes

    A rubber plumbing boot seals holes in your siding


    How to Fix Hinge Screws

    Get your door back into the swing of things.


    Use Aluminum Mesh for Fast Drywall Repair

    An aluminum screen simplifies hole repair in walls


    Eliminate Paint Brush Marks

    Two simple ways to eliminate paint brush marks on walls

    Grouting Tile Floors: Porous and Uneven Tiles

    Avoid grouting nightmares with natural stone tiles


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    Lengthening an Interior Wood Door

    Make carpenter magic happen!


    Repair Vinyl Flooring: Patch Damaged Flooring

    Make ugly scars in your floor disappear


    Siding Repair: Holes in Aluminum and Vinyl

    Color-matched caulk saves the day


    Foundation Insulation Panels

    Two easy ways to dress up and insulate exposed foundation walls


    How to Fix Loose Stair Handrails

    Try this simple way to install a strong handrail

    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


    Garage Remodel Tips

    Convert your drafty, dingy, spider-infested garage into a bright, comfortable work space


    How to Fix a Bifold Door

    Tricks for tuning up a sagging bifold


    Building Rock-Solid Exterior Walls

    Hidden braces keep your house plumb and level


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    Edge Banding With Iron-On Veneer Edging

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