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    How To Lengthen an Interior Wood Door

    Here's an easy fix for an annoying problem.


    How to Prune a Tree

    Prune branches without harming the tree.


    How To Install a Sump Pump Check Valve

    Special check valves reduce pipe noise.


    Ceiling Repair: Fix a Sagging Ceiling

    Two solutions for a sagging ceiling


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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 Remove Stains In Wood Furniture

    Removing stains in wood furniture doesn't have to involve sanding and refinishing. Try these methods first.


    How to Fix a Wobbly Chair

    Frustrated by a loose, wobbling chair? This step-by-step walkthrough shows how to fix a wobbly chair's loose connections.


    How to Replace a Towel Bar

    Replace an old towel bar on a ceramic tile wall

    How to Drill Through Floor Joists

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


    How To Open a Stuck Drawer

    A light cleaning and lubrication makes an amazing difference


    How to Clean Soffit Vents

    The best way to clean soffit vents is with compressed air


    Repair Damaged Nuts and Bolts

    Restore stripped threads quickly with a rethreading kit


    How to Reset a Loose Brick

    A simple repair can save a whole brick wall.


    How To Paint a Marble Effect on Furniture

    Make old furniture feel new and luxurious with this easy-to-do painting technique!


    How to Reset a Tripped Circuit Breaker

    You probably already know how to reset a circuit breaker, but what about your kids or baby-sitter? Use this tutorial...


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    How to Whiten Grimy Grout

    Freshen up your tile without regrouting. Here's how.


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    How To Build a Garden Arbor

    Create this stylish, arched DIY garden arbor in only a couple of days. It’s way easier than it looks.


    Regrout Wall Tile

    Replace that eroded, crumbling grout for just $50


    Building Cabinets With Pocket Screws

    Intimidated by cabinet work? Even a novice can make fine joints with pocket screws


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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...


    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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    Installing Wood Flooring Over Concrete

    Install a wood base, then the finish flooring.

    How to Work with Scaffolding Safely

    How to rent, setup and use scaffolding when you have to work on your roof, siding or chimney.


    Roof Flashing Techniques for Outside Corners

    Make roof dormers and other outside corners leakproof


    How to Properly Use a Roof Safety Harness

    Be safe—use roof brackets, a safety harness and commonsense rules


    How To Choose Paint Colors

    Choosing wall colors can be a time-consuming and frustrating task for homeowners-and that doesn't even include the painting part! We're...


    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...


    Learn How to Clamp

    Improve your woodworking skills and glue joints with these 18 tips to show you how to clamp like a veteran...