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Water Heater Is Leaking
Is your hot water heater leaking? If water is pooling near your water heater or dripping from the hot water
How to Build a Lean-To Shed
Free plans, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions for building a simple 4-by-6-foot outdoor shed. Step-by-step instructions, too! In This Article: Storage
Heat Pump Troubleshooting & Repair
Expert advice on how to fix heat pump problems, such as heating or cooling poorly and more. Includes step-by-step DIY
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That quality, often called curb appeal, can be somewhat elusive. From a real estate standpoint, curb appeal makes a home more valuable and easier to sell. For a homeowner, it inspires pride.
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How a Sump Pump Works
A sump pump will keep water out of your basement. This shows how a sump pump works, with parts diagram and information on submersible and
Three-Way Switch Wiring | How to Wire 3-Way Switches
A three-way switch is the type that turns on lights from both ends of a hallway. These diagrams clearly show how to wire a pair
How to Replace a Damaged Asphalt Shingle
This is an expert step-by-step guide for replacing a badly damaged asphalt shingle, using just a prybar, a utility knife, a hammer and nails. When
How to Fix a Bouncy or Sagging Floor (DIY)
Is you floor so bouncy or springy that the tile or stone surface is cracking? This article will help you take the bounce and squeaks
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How to Clean Gutters — DIY Guide
Expert illustrated advice and video on how to clean rain gutters, including DIY roof gutter cleaning techniques and how to hire a gutter cleaning service.
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How to Repair a Leaky Shower Faucet Valve
Expert advice and videos on how to repair a shower faucet that drips or leaks. Very helpful, specific advice for fixing the main types of
Washer Doesn’t Agitate or Spin
Expert DIY step-by-step directions for troubleshooting and fixing a washing machine that doesn’t spin or agitate properly. Includes helpful diagrams that show the workings of
How to Fix a Garbage Disposal – DIY Repair
Is your garbage disposal jammed, clogged, leaking, or not draining? If your garbage disposal doesn’t work right, read on. This complete garbage disposal troubleshooting guide
How to Repair an Ice Maker
Expert advice on how to repair a refrigerator ice maker that doesn’t make ice or doesn’t work at all. Also helps you fix an ice
Ceiling Fan Troubleshooting & Repair
You’re probably reading this because your ceiling fan doesn’t work, making it pretty worthless on a hot day. This article will show you how to
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Garden stairs provide transitions between level in your yard. Here are some great ideas for different materials and designs you can try. In This Article:
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