Home DIY

Whether you're fixing a broken pipe or installing new cabinets, home DIY is an important aspect of living in a house. Check out these home DIY articles.

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The VOC content of paint is listed on the front of the can, but that number may not be telling the whole story.

By Emilie Sennebogen

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can make you dizzy and give you a headache. How long will these gross gasses hang out after you're done painting?

By Emilie Sennebogen

To pick a lock you'll need some picks (or paper clips) and a tension wrench. Learn what lock-picking tools you need to pick a lock in this article.

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Drywall screws pop out due to shrinking and warping of the wood behind them. Learn why drywall screws pop out from this article.

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Natural products such as vinegar or baking soda can be used to safely separate substances that are stuck together by breaking their adhesive bonds.

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You need to choose sandpaper grit size according to the material you're preparing to prime. Learn more about what sandpaper grit you should use before priming from this article.

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There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to hire professionals to install your carpeting or to do it yourself. Find out whether you should call on professional carpet installers in this article.

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What's the best way to apply vapor barrier in an inside wall on a house with cement brick exterior walls?

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You just finished painting your house and now want to remove all the paint that splattered on the windows. This article will give you some suggestions about how to remove paint from glass.

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If the scratch in your glass isn't too deep, you may be able to remove it by buffing and polishing the glass. Learn about how to remove scratches from glass in this article.

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You've noticed that the sidewalk in front of your house has gaps between the slabs of concrete, and you'd like to replace the concrete expansion joints that were once there. Learn how to replace concrete expansion joints in this article.

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You want to keep bats out of your house, but don't know how to do it. Learn about how to keep bats out of your house in this article.

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Make sure that your decks and piers stand tall and last the winter by learning how to pour concrete footings. Learn about how to pour concrete footings in this article.

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When you know how to prevent acid rain pollution you know how to do your part for the environment. Learn about how to prevent acid rain pollution in this article.

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If you're tired of your home being plagued by rodents, it's time to discover how to keep your house rodent free. This article shows you how to keep your house rodent free.

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Your toilet is clogged and you can't find a plunger. Don't worry, there are other ways to clear a clogged toilet. Here are four of the easiest ways to get things flowing again.

By Talon Homer

When repainting your home, you may decide to texture your ceiling. Learn about how to texture you ceiling from this article.

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You recently discovered a crack in some fiberglass, which you'd like to repair. Learn how to repair a crack in fiberglass in this article.

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The French doors from your living room to the patio are very difficult to open, and you'd like to repair them yourself. Learn about how to repair exterior French doors in this article.

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If your sliding glass door is too difficult to open or it's just very noisy, the rollers probably need fixing. Learn about how to repair sliding glass door rollers in this article.

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If one of your home's circuit breakers keeps tripping under normal use, it may be a sign of a faulty part. In this article, we'll tell you how to diagnose and replace an old breaker and keep your home running smoothly.

By Talon Homer

You just bought a new dishwasher and would like to install it yourself. Learn about how to install a dishwasher in this article.

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You'd like to figure out how to make pleated drapes. In this article, we will show you how to make pleated drapes.

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You would like become an electrician, and are wondering how to learn about electrical wiring. This article will teach you how to learn about electrical wiring.

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You want to learn how to catch the mouse that seems to be sharing your house with you. This article will tell you how to catch a mouse.

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