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    What You Need to Know Before Buying or Selling on Facebook Marketplace

    What You Need to Know Before Buying or Selling on Facebook Marketplace


    10 Storage and Organization Ideas For All of Your Devices

    Tidy up while keeping everything you need right where you want it with these innovative solutions for storing and organizing...


    17 Super Scary Abandoned Houses

    You probably don't want to spend too much time in these abandoned homes


    How to Change the Oil in Your Car in 4 Simple Steps

    A DIY oil change can be quick, tidy and you'll save big.


    How to Wire a Doorbell With 2 Chimes

    Two options for installing extra ringers


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    How to Change Your Engine Coolant

    Over time, engine coolant loses its anticorrosive properties and lubricating ability. Some carmakers recommend changing the coolant every 30,000 miles....


    Install a Wireless Light Switch

    Control lights or outlets from up to 100 ft. away; without wiring or batteries!


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    Installing a Remote Motion Detector for Lighting

    Wire a remote sensor to operate light fixtures anywhere around the house.

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    15 Tips for Choosing LED Bulbs for Your Home

    LED lights use less energy, last longer and come in many different colors. If you've been attracted by LED lighting...


    How to Roll on Bedliner Paint in a Pickup Truck

    Save hundreds of dollars with a roll on bedliner


    How To Change a Bike Tire

    It's an easy skill to master and an excellent project to teach your kids!


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    When and How to Change Oil in a Lawn Mower

    The Family Handyman automotive expert, Rick Muscoplat, will show you how to change lawn mower oil.


    How to Diagnose and Repair a Broken Auto Light Socket

    Use simple detective work to unravel the mystery of a dead light


    How to Remove a Stubborn Oil Filter

    Add a strip of coarse sandpaper to stop filter wrench slipping and remove a stuck oil filter



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    How To Get a Stuck Tire Off Your Vehicle

    Removing a tire stuck on a car without harming the rim can be tricky. Here's how to pull it off.


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    How to Get Oil Stains Out of Clothes

    Oil stains on clothes may look awful, but don't worry they're easier to remove than you think. Learn how to...

    The Strange Item Walmart Stocks Up On Before Storms

    While your local Walmart is sure to have bottled water and other important items on hand before bad weather occurs,...


    What to Do When Your Brake Light Comes On

    The first thing to check, and by far the most common reason the light comes on, is kind of a...


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    How to Get Blood Out of Carpet

    You won’t have to explain that bloodstain in your carpet much longer. Try these easy cleaning hacks for how to...


    10 Surprising Ways to Use a Magic Eraser Sponge

    Do you know what makes a Magic Eraser magic? The stain-fighting sponge we all know and love is made from...


    How to Test and Clean an EGR Valve

    Get that new-car purr back again after cleaning an EGR valve


    Buy a Used ATV: Your Buying Guide

    Buying a used ATV can save you thousands over the price of a new model. But a low price is...

    How to Check Brakes

    Diagnose brake problems yourself


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    A Step-by-Step Guide on Struts Replacement

    Replace struts yourself and save $300


    How To Flush and Replace Brake Fluid

    Brake fluid goes bad. Flushing old brake fluid and replacing it with new keeps your brakes working safely.


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    13 Picture Hanging Hacks for Perfect Walls

    Hanging stuff on your walls can be tedious frustrating, especially if it ends up crooked! These handy hacks will help...


    Can I Remove This Wall? Removing a Load-Bearing Beam

    Almost any wall can be removed-it's a matter of how much you're willing to spend


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    Brake Pad Replacement Cost and Repair – Avoid Getting Ripped Off

    How to get a good brake job and save $1,000 over the life of your car. Here are tips for...