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How to Cover the Attic Hatch
A cover for an attic hatch can be as simple as a piece of drywall or as complex as a full door with a lock and seal. Many homeowners seek an alternative to expensive attic doors and choose to cover...
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Should Windows Be Airtight?
Windows serve several useful purposes in a home, such as enhancing the architecture, increasing the amount of light in the home and allowing for comfortable air flow and ventilation. On the other hand,...
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Tools Needed to Finish Corian Countertops
Corian is an acrylic resin permeated with aluminium trihydrate, or ATH, filler particles. ATH comes from bauxite, the same rock that yields aluminum. In its powdered form, it is mixed with resin to...
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Waterproofing for Basements
Waterproofing for basements is very important, especially if you live in an area with a high likelihood of flooding. Find out about waterproofing for basements with help from the chief operations...
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Adjusting a Tub Drain Rod
If your bathtub has a trip lever that controls the drain stopper, the two are connected by a system of two rods called a linkage. There are two modes of operation. In one, raising or lowering the...
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Covering a Splintering Deck Railing
Cracked and splintered railings of any type are safety hazards. If the damage has progressed beyond normal patching and sanding, replacement might seem like the only solution. But if the railing is...
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Tool Kit Basics
First-time homeowners soon discover that, along with all the joys of home ownership, comes the responsibility of minor maintenance. Put together the basic tool kit covered in this slideshow and you'll...
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The Wiring for a 4-Plex Outlet
If you're frequently overloading a standard outlet with single-to-triple adapters, you're creating a potential hazard, because duplex outlets are made of plastic, and plastic melts. An easy solution is...
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Backups for Home Power Supplies
Numerous things can cause power outages. Severe weather, a single lightening strike, a malfunction at an electrical substation, even cars hitting power poles can cause you to be without power for an...
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Emergency Home Window Repair
Broken window glass is cause for immediate concern and must be dealt with right away. Not only can shards of glass cause injury, your home is no longer as secure as it was. Since it may not always be...
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10 Ways to Add Curb Appeal in a Weekend
People form their first opinions before they step inside a home. Forty-nine percent of buying decisions are made from the street, according to the National Association of Realtors®. But curb appeal...
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15 Quick Ways to Save $1,000 on Utility Bills
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably never added up a year’s worth of utility bills. And yet you’ve undoubtedly heard lots of efficiency tips that can save you so-and-so percent on energy use....
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Tool Kit Basics
First-time homeowners soon discover that, along with all the joys of home ownership, comes the responsibility of minor maintenance. Put together the basic tool kit covered in this slideshow and you'll...
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Repair a Leak Under the Sink
Repairing a leak under the sink requires you to find the exact location of the leak in the first place. Repair a leak under the sink with help from a longtime construction expert in this free video clip.
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How to Install an Entry Door & Frame
Installing a new entry door can make a major change to the look of your home and significantly enhance its curb appeal. Today doors come as a new unit, pre-hung to a new door frame with the hinges...
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How to Remove Old Door Frames
Replacing a drafty front door is one of the quickest ways to update the exterior of your home and gain the energy efficiency of new materials and technology. Replacement doors today come pre-hung in a...
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Replace a Pane of Glass in a Door
Older homes often have doors with glass lights (or panes) in them. When one of these panes gets broken, it is a repair job that is a relatively simple DIY. These doors most often have single pane...
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Replace a Rotted Porch Railing
A common problem with older homes is porch railings that have become loose or rotten over time. This can be a hazard and should be repaired as soon as possible. While you must be careful and some...
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Patch a Hole in a Textured Ceiling
At some point, every house develops a flaw in the ceiling, whether it's from a plumbing leak, a fixture being moved, a crack from the foundation settling or another physical damage. Although not a...
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How to Repair a Sagging Gate
A sagging gate is a common problem that many homeowners experience. Weather and constant use can cause deterioration of the bolts and wood where they are attached. It can become a real annoyance,...
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