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60-Minute Home Improvement Projects
Think you don’t have time for a home improvement project? Think again. Here are some ideas for quick projects that can improve ... |
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At Home with...Angelo Surmelis
The host of Rate My Space takes his Los Angeles house down to the studs and recreates a dramatically designed home with ... |
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At Home with...David Alan Basche
Buying a home in Harlem, N.Y., seems like the opposite of what successful actor David Alan Basche—Debra Messing’s conceited, ... |
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At Home with...Kerri Kenney-Silver
As Deputy Trudy Wiegel on Comedy Central’s Reno 911, actress Kerri Kenney-Silver's grueling schedule had her yearning ... |
 
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Bob Celebrates Highlights of Home Renovation
As America's favorite home improvement expert Bob Vila has cleared the way for modern Do-It-Yourself and Do-it-For-Me ... |
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Brick Basics: Maintenance, Care and Cleaning
When considering exterior options, brick comes in first for durability and longevity. All it takes is a yearly checkup and ... |
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Broken Windows
Always wear thick gardening gloves when handling broken glass, and use goggles if you have to break any glass. Carefully ... |
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Chair Spindle Fix
A common shop repair is fixing spindles in a chair that have loosened up. When the end of the spindle is too small for the ... |
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Choosing Workshop Tools
When it comes to workshop tools, these 10 woodworker's favorites will come in handy for any project or repair. |
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Copper Gutters
Gutters are the unsung heroes of a home's exterior. When constructed from copper, this oft-overlooked detail becomes more than ... |
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Damper Insulation
P oorly fitting fireplace dampers allow air to move freely up and down the chimney, often resulting in significant ... |
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Deciding to Remodel or Move
A growing family means remodeling existing space, expanding or moving. Checklists and professional input can help you decide ... |
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Disassembling Things
Make sure you know how to disassemble and reassemble things before you try to fix them. |
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Dripping Faucet
Did you know that a hot water faucet leaking one drip per second wastes 200 gallons a year? Repairing leaky faucets will lower ... |
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Duct Leaks
Check your ducts for air leaks. First look for sections that should be joined but have separated and then look for obvious ... |
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Electrical Quick Test
You can quickly test electrical devices to determine if they are working or not. |
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EnergyWise House: Maintaining Existing Air Conditioners
Older air conditioners may still be able to offer years of relatively efficient use. However, making your older air ... |
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Expanding a One-Story House: Build a Second Story or a First-Floor Addition?
You’re expanding your home, but should you build up or out? Enlarge the footprint of your single-story residence or add a ... |
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Finding Replacement Parts
Finding replacement parts can be daunting unless you know how and where to look for them. |
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Fix-It 101
Fix anything in your home using the Fix-It Process. |
