Home Repair

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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Concrete is a thick and dense material that requires special tools and techniques. Learn if you can put screws in concrete in this article.

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If your basement windows leak whenever it rains heavily, chances are the window wells are leaking and need repairing. This article shows you how to repair leaking basement window wells.

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Do you know how to remove stripped screws easily? We'll tell you seven ways without getting too frustrated.

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You want to replace the shingles on your roof with architectural shingles, but you're not sure how to install architectural shingles. Learn how to install architectural shingles from this article.

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Powder coating is like dry paint that sticks when heated. Learn whether you can use a heat gun to cure powder coating in this article.

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Cutback adhesives were once popular, but they're now known to contain carcinogenic material, so they need to be covered or removed before you apply a floor finish. In this article, learn about using epoxy floor finish over cutback adhesive.

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A PVC conduit is an advantageous alternative to steel or metal conduits. Learn whether you can bend it with a heat gun in this article.

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Installing a new garage door can be tricky, so make sure you know what you're getting into before taking on the challenge.

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Installing an automatic garage door is complicated and dangerous, and should probably be left for a professional. Learn whether it's hard to install an automatic garage door in this article.

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Owning a home can be a dream come true, but it's more than just relaxing weekends on the deck and intimate evenings in front of the fireplace. That's right; you have to work at it to keep it running smoothly.

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Millions of Americans live in apartments or townhomes where they share at least one wall with their neighbors. And in most cases, that wall doesn't drown out the noise. But there are things you can do to get some peace and quiet.

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If you'd like to change the look of your kitchen, but the price tag is too high to contemplate, there may be a less expensive solution. Now, you can cover your appliances completely, or even paint them for a new look.

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