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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Though it may not be as easy as removing the standard screw, it is possible to remove one way screws. Learn about how to remove one way screws in this article.

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You can find a variety of vinyl tile and adhesive options in home improvement stores. Learn about quick-drying vinyl floor tile adhesives from this article.

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Various construction projects require knowing how to cut angles on wood. Let this article tell you how to cut angles on wood.

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The grout between the tiles over your bathtub is slowly disappearing and you'd like to learn how to repair it. This article will teach you how to repair tile grouting.

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If you know how to replace a window sill you can give the outside of your home a quick and cheap makeover. Learn about how to replace a window sill in this article.

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Always follow the manufacturer's instructions before walking on a vinyl tile floor after you’ve put on adhesive. Learn about how soon you can use a floor after putting adhesive on vinyl tile from this article.

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Your radiators aren't working properly, and you'd like to learn how to drain a radiator. In this article you will learn about how to drain a radiator.

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You can install drywall using nails, screws or adhesive tape. Learn more about how far apart you should place drywall screws from this article.

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If your gas water heater keeps going out, or your gas oven won't heat, you may want to learn how to test the thermocouple on the gas valve. But how does a thermocouple work? Read this article to find out!

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You have to hang a mirror and are a bit nervous about how to do it. Learn how to hang a mirror from this article.

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You'd like to paint your old bathtub, but don't know how to do it. In this article we will tell you how you paint a bathtub.

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Whether you want to warm your guests on a chilly evening or serve them barbeque, you need to learn how to light a propane torch. Learn about how to light a propane torch in this article.

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You'd like put in a new bathtub, but first you have to learn how to remove your old bathtub. Learn about how to remove a bathtub in this article.

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If you know how to resurface your bathtub you can easily upgrade your bathroom. Learn about how to resurface a bathtub in this article.

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You want to install a wood burning stove, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to install a wood burning stove in this article.

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You need around one screw for every square foot of drywall, so the total number of screws depends on how much area you want to cover and how closely the wood studs are spaced. Find out how to estimate the number of screws in drywall in this article.

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If you know how to drill holes in wood, then you know how to drill pilot holes... right? Well, not exactly! Fortunately, this article will teach you how to drill both regular holes and pilot holes.

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You'd like to remove your mildewed silicone caulking. Learn about how to remove silicone caulking in this article.

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Before turning to professional pest control, learn how to get rid of the mice in the walls of your home yourself. Learn about how to get rid of mice in the walls in this article.

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You're wondering how to install vinyl siding over your home's wood siding. Learn about how to install vinyl siding over wood siding in this article.

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Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a canoe in the traditional Native American way? Learn about how to make a canoe in this article.

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Help your kids study geography by making a globe with them. Learn about how to make a globe in this article.

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If you will be remodeling your home, it will be important to learn how to use a caulking gun. Read this article to learn how to use a caulking gun.

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You're about to start a tiling job and you would like to learn how to install backer board. We will now teach you how to install backer board.

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You'd like to change your flooring and are trying to find out how to remove the old linoleum. Read this article to learn how to remove linoleum.

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