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Pools are expensive enough -- you don't want to pay someone to drain your pool for you if you can do it yourself. Learn about how to drain a pool with a garden hose in this article.

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If you want to save money on heating costs, consider learning how to switch your heater's mechanical thermostat to a digital replacement. This article shows you how to convert a heater thermostat to digital.

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Household drafts are not only unpleasant, they're expensive. Learn about how to find drafts in your house in this article.

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You've gotten some glue on your clothing and have no idea how to remove glue from fabric. Read this article to learn how remove glue from fabric.

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Learning how to remove paint from metal is the first step to getting your metal items ready to be repainted. Learn about how to remove paint from metal in this article.

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It's very important to know how to prevent electrical shock. Learn about how to prevent electrical shock in this article.

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If your friends have been smoking inside your house, you know how hard it is to get rid of the lingering smoke smell. Read this article to know how to get rid of smoke smell.

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You've been seeing roaches on the kitchen counter and want to get rid of them without using those horrible-smelling sprays. Learn about how to get rid of roaches with boric acid in this article.

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You can get rid of ground hornets with soap and water, insecticide, traps or by removing their nests. Learn about how to get rid of ground hornets in this article.

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Whether in your kitchen, garden or garage, maggots are never an exciting discovery. Learn about how to kill maggots in this article.

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You want to hang a TV with no wires showing, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to hang a TV with no wires showing in this article.

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You need to install a smoke detector, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to install a smoke detector in this article.

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The roof needs replacing and you'd like to install a metal roof. Learn about how to install metal roofing in this article.

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You'd like to vacuum your pool but you don't know how to use a pool vacuum. Read this article to learn how to use a pool vacuum.

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Want to learn how to reset a circuit breaker? It's easy to get your devices back up and running after a circuit breaker trips.

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If you want to save paper when printing a document, consider learning how to copy two pages onto one sheet when printing. Read this article to learn how to copy two pages onto one when printing.

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Skunks are pesky, omnivorous animals that can be kept away from your property with natural repellents. Learn how to make your own natural skunk repellent in this article.

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Plexiglass is a brand name of acrylic plastic sheets, which are made of very hard plastic that can be cut at home by hand. Learn about how to cut Plexiglass by hand in this article.

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Self-tapping screws drill their own holes when they are screwed into materials such as wood, metal and plastic. Learn more about self-tapping screws from this article.

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Screws are differentiated by many characteristics, including how and where they're used. Learn what self-tapping machine screws are in this article.

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The problem with the cast iron enameled sink in your kitchen is that you don't know how to clean it properly. Learn how to clean a cast iron sink from this article.

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To open a lock, the bottom pins must be aligned so they're all below the shear line. Learn how to pick a master lock in this article.

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Combination circular saw blades are multi-purpose blades that can be used for ripping, crosscutting or mitering all kinds of wood. Learn what combination circular saw blades are in this article.

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Diamond drill bits are attachments used to cut through stone, tile and glass. Learn about diamond drill bits from this article.

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Screws come in a variety of styles, each designed for a specific purpose. Learn about lag screws in this article.

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