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You want to replace the shingles on your roof with architectural shingles, but you're not sure how to install architectural shingles. Learn how to install architectural shingles from this article.

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The handle on your toilet broke and needs replacing. Here's a quick lesson on how to replace a toilet handle.

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You just bought a cord of wood for your fireplace, and you need to figure out how to stack it so that it will dry properly. Learn here how to stack a cord of wood.

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To save money, many people are considering alternative heat sources, and wood pellet fireplaces are one possible solution to rising energy costs. But what do you need to know before you head out to buy one of these energy savers?

By Denise Harrison

To make a bonfire in your backyard, build a teepee with logs as a base and tinder in the center. Learn how to make a bonfire in your backyard in this article.

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You'd like to paint your Formica cabinets but don't know how. Learn how to paint Formica cabinets in this article.

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Make your backyard into an event site by putting up a party tent. Learn about how to put up a party tent in this article.

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You suspect that you may be allergic to something in the air in your house and you want to test the air quality. You can learn from this article how to test the air quality in your home.

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You want to paint your kitchen using a spray gun and you realize that the latex paint is too thick for the nozzle and needs thinning. Read on to learn how to thin latex paint for a spray gun.

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It is possible to get burnt food off of pots. Learn about how to get burnt food off pots in this article.

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If you want to defend yourself against weather disasters and increasing energy costs, consider building a concrete home. Learn about how to build a concrete home in this article.

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Would you like to get rid of a woodpecker that's disturbing your peace and quiet and destroying your house? Read this article to learn how to get rid of a woodpecker.

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Companies in every part of the construction industry are going green, and roofing is no exception. If you want a stylish roof that really stands out, you may want to consider clay roofing tiles. So what makes them a green choice?

By Rebecca Fairley Raney

In the United States alone, consumers throw away millions of pounds of trash every day -- much of it kitchen and yard waste. But, if you know what you're doing, that waste can be turned into fertilizer for vegetable plants and flowerpots … even if you live in the city.

By Jodie Schneider

There are lots of ways to repurpose that unwanted lamp. These ideas will offer you a way to make peace with your lighting scheme and recycle your lamp all at once.

By Susan Batten

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Powder coating is like dry paint that sticks when heated. Learn whether you can use a heat gun to cure powder coating in this article.

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Cutback adhesives were once popular, but they're now known to contain carcinogenic material, so they need to be covered or removed before you apply a floor finish. In this article, learn about using epoxy floor finish over cutback adhesive.

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A PVC conduit is an advantageous alternative to steel or metal conduits. Learn whether you can bend it with a heat gun in this article.

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Compared to standard heating and air systems, going green is better for the environment -- and your wallet because they use less energy. So what kind of green HVAC systems are on the market today? Read on to find out.

By John Perritano

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You would like to build a portable ramp to have around the house. Here's how to build a portable ramp.

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If you're thinking about buying a waterbed and want to cut expenses, consider building your own waterbed frame. Read this article to learn how build a waterbed frame.

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Pontoon boats are great summer fun and not that difficult to build. Here are some tips on how to build a pontoon boat.

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You'd like to build your own futon frame so you can accommodate guests in your home. Learn about how to build a futon frame in this article.

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You don't have enough space in your apartment for that extra bed, so you want to build a Murphy bed. We will now attempt to show you how to build a Murphy bed.

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You have a porch and want to build a roof over it. Learn here how to build a porch roof.

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