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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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.

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You're beginning do lot of construction around your house and would like to build a table saw stand. This article will show you how to build a table saw stand.

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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.

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Maybe you can't adopt squirrels as pets, but you can build squirrel feeders for them. Read this article to learn how to build a squirrel feeder.

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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.

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You'd like to build a handicap ramp so your house will be wheelchair accessible. Learn about how to build a handicap ramp in this article.

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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.

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A great way to give your bedroom a face lift is to make a padded headboard for your bed. This article will tell you how to make a padded headboard.

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It's very important to know how to prevent electrical shock. Learn about how to prevent electrical shock in this article.

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You want to hang a TV with no wires showing, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to hang a TV with no wires showing in this article.

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You need to install a smoke detector, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to install a smoke detector in this article.

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The roof needs replacing and you'd like to install a metal roof. Learn about how to install metal roofing in this article.

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Want to learn how to reset a circuit breaker? It's easy to get your devices back up and running after a circuit breaker trips.

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Plexiglass is a brand name of acrylic plastic sheets, which are made of very hard plastic that can be cut at home by hand. Learn about how to cut Plexiglass by hand in this article.

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To open a lock, the bottom pins must be aligned so they're all below the shear line. Learn how to pick a master lock in this article.

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There are three kinds of carpet warranties: wear, manufacturing and stain warranties. Learn how carpet warranties work 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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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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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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