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Screws come in a variety of shapes and have a variety of purposes. Learn about pan-head machine screws in this article.

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Lock pick guns work on the same principle as raking a lock by pushing up the pins. Learn how lock pick guns work in this article.

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How you repair your basement walls will depend on what the walls are made of and where the damage is coming from. Find out how to choose the correct basement wall repair method in this article.

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You can save a lot of money by blacktopping your own asphalt driveway. Learn about how to blacktop an asphalt driveway in this article.

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You'd like to raise chickens, but don't have a coop for them to live in. Learn about how to build a chicken coop in this article.

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Each drilling job requires the appropriate type of drill bit. Learn about cobalt drill bits in this article.

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Thin spread adhesive is available from a number of manufacturers. Learn more about thin spread adhesives for self-stick vinyl floor tiles from this article.

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You have this real fancy oil rubbed bronze faucet, and you have no idea how to care for it. This article will show you how to care for your oil rubbed bronze articles.

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If you've ever had a leaky faucet then you know it's worthwhile learning how to use an adjustable wrench. This article will teach you how to use an adjustable wrench.

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Make your metal look like new by learning how to spray paint metal. Learn about how to spray paint metal in this article.

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Are you remodeling your home? Eager to learn how to install new vinyl soffit and fascia on the eaves and overhangs? Fortunately, this article reveals everything you need to know about vinyl fascia and soffit installation!

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You can use a heat gun to dry paint in cold weather, but ideally you should paint when the temperature is at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.6 degrees Celsius). Learn whether you can use a heat gun to dry pain in cold weather in this article.

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You have no idea how to remove the hard water spots covering your windows. Read this article to learn how to remove hard water spots from windows.

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Your toaster oven has not been cleaned since you got it because you don't know how to clean it. This article will tell you how to clean your toaster oven safely.

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Though it may not be as easy as removing the standard screw, it is possible to remove one way screws. Learn about how to remove one way screws in this article.

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If your Formica countertop is losing the sheen you loved when you first bought it, it's time to learn how to polish it back to its original luster. Read this article to learn how to polish Formica.

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You need to wash cashmere, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to wash cashmere in this article.

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You need to clean a porcelain sink, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to clean a porcelain sink in this article.

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Various construction projects require knowing how to cut angles on wood. Let this article tell you how to cut angles on wood.

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Your beautiful sheepskin rug is filthy and you'd like to learn how to clean it. This article will tell you how to clean sheepskin.

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The grout between the tiles over your bathtub is slowly disappearing and you'd like to learn how to repair it. This article will teach you how to repair tile grouting.

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You stepped on gum, and don't know how to get it off your shoes. Read this article to learn about how to get gum off shoes.

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Your hairbrush is full of hair and dust, and you don't know how to clean it. Simply follow these instructions and learn how to clean a hairbrush.

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If you have a set of stainless utensils or even some gardening tools that are rusty, don't toss them. You can salvage them with just a bit of elbow grease.

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If you know how to replace a window sill you can give the outside of your home a quick and cheap makeover. Learn about how to replace a window sill in this article.

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