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You can sharpen steel circular saw blades yourself, but you'll have to get carbide-tipped blades sharpened by a professional. Learn whether circular saw blades can be sharpened in this article.

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If you're planning to buy (or find) a turtle as a pet, you're going to need to build the right kind of tank for it. This article shows you how to build a turtle tank.

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You want to build a wooden ladder, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to build a wooden ladder in this article.

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You need to build concrete steps outside your kitchen door, and you will need to build a form for the steps. Learn here how to build forms for concrete steps.

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If raccoons have invaded you picnic, garden or home, consider building your own raccoon trap. This article shows you how to build a raccoon trap.

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You want to build a batting cage frame, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to build a batting cage frame in this article.

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You can build a one minute timer by attaching two bottles together and letting water or sand flow through. Learn about how to build a one minute timer in this article.

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You want to try your hand at building an exterior door jamb on your house. In this article you will learn how to build an exterior door jamb.

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Your garage door needs replacing and you have decided to build one yourself. This article will show you how to build a garage door.

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Universal drill bits are available to make light work of a range of jobs. Find out more about universal drill bits from this article.

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Almost every child wants to sleep in a bunk bed. Now is the chance for you to help fulfill your child's dream. If you build the bunk beds in the garage, check first that you will be able to get them to the bedroom without having to dismantle them -- ...

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You'd like to build a new horse shelter for your horses. Learn how to build a horse shelter to protect your horses from the rain, wind and snow in this article.

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You'll need different types of drill bits depending on the material in which you want to make a hole. Find out about drill bits for glass cutting in this article.

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You want to re-do your basement, but it's too expensive to change the paneling, so you want to paint it. In this article you will learn how to paint over paneling.

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You'd like to remove your laminate flooring, but don't know how. Learn how to remove laminate flooring in this article.

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If the garment you bought at a close-out sale turns out to be too large, or if you've lost weight, it's better to shrink clothes than to buy new ones. So how do you do it?

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You can shrink your jeans if they're too loose or if you just want a snugger fit. Read this article to learn how to shrink jeans.

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Is your dog destroying your yard or garden? You can make an easy and safe repellent to help stop his antics. We'll tell you how.

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Give your home or cottage a rustic look by building some log furniture. Learn about how to build log furniture in this article.

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If you have bushy-tailed rodents wreaking havoc on your property or inside your home, you're probably wondering how to catch a squirrel. In this article, you'll find live trap instructions and preventative methods that can help you get rid of squirrels without harming them!

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Getting oil out of clothes doesn't have to be a harrowing -- or expensive -- experience. This article shows you how to get oil out of clothes.

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Allen wrenches come in a wide range of sizes. Learn about allen wrench size charts from this article.

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A variety of bug zappers are available for indoor and outdoor use. Learn whether bug zappers can be used indoors from this article.

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Plumbing is serious business. It's not something you want to mess around with yourself unless you know what you're doing, but it can be very expensive to have a plumber come in. But before he does, there are a few things you should know.

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You can clean Pergo floors by damp mopping and drying them. Learn about how to clean Pergo floors in this article.

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