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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You might be surprised at the tricks burglars can use to sneak inside your home. Not because they're so cunning, but because they're really quite simple. What should you be on the lookout for?
The VOC content of paint is listed on the front of the can, but that number may not be telling the whole story.
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?
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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.
Natural products such as vinegar or baking soda can be used to safely separate substances that are stuck together by breaking their adhesive bonds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Your ceiling fan is wobbly and appears to be coming loose. Don't ignore this simple DIY task! Find out how to balance a ceiling fan in this article.
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You'd like to build a pavilion in your backyard, so your family will have a shady place to sit. Learn about how to build a pavilion in this article.
You'd like to build a tree stand before deer-hunting season begins, but are not sure how. Learn about how to build a tree stand in this article.
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.
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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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.
It's very important to know how to prevent electrical shock. Learn about how to prevent electrical shock in this article.