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Repairing Cracks in Drywall
Settling cracks can be easily repaired and sanded for a smooth finish. |
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Repairing Sliding Doors
Sliding doors can stick in their tracks, making them difficult to open and close. If debris in the tracks isn't your problem, you may need to ... |
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Repairing Squeaky Floors
Squeaky floors are often caused by one of three problems. Learn what's causing your noise and how to fix it. |
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Repairing Wooden Shingles
Broken or rotten shingles should be repaired to keep a home protected against the elements. |
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Replacing a Ceiling Light
Installing a new ceiling light fixture can greatly improve a room's aesthetics and illumination. |
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Replacing a Damaged Deck Board
Wood decks can weather, crack and splinter. Use these steps to replace a damaged deck board. |
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Replacing a Filter for a Forced Air Heating System
Replacing an old filter can save as much as 5 percent on your heating costs. |
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Replacing a Frozen Outdoor Faucet with a Freeze-Proof One
Freeze-proof outdoor faucets are the best replacement option in areas prone to freezing and low temperatures. The project requires drilling and ... |
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Replacing a Leaky Valve
A corroded shutoff valve can start to leak. Consider replacing the valve to save water and prevent water damage. |
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Replacing a Lockset and Door Knob
It's easy to replace an old, scratched door handle and lockset with a new model that is sized and handed to match your current lockset. |
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Replacing a Mercury Thermostat with a Programmable One
Replacing your home's mercury thermostat with a programmable unit will rid the home of dangerous mercury and help save on heating and cooling costs. |
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Replacing a Threshold on an Exterior Door
Replace the threshold of an exterior door when it shows signs of rot or deterioration. Rotten wooden casings and the riser may need to be replaced ... |
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Replacing a Toilet Flush Valve
Replacing the flush valve is an easy, efficient way to stop leaking and save thousands of gallons of water per year. |
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Replacing a Window Weight
Old windows have counter-weight ropes that can weather and break. Replacing these ropes is necessary for proper window performance. |
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Replacing an Interior Door
Interior doors can become damaged, difficult to operate or old-fashioned compared to the rest of the décor. Replacing an interior door is a ... |
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Replacing an Outlet
Outlets should be checked periodically for wear, cracks or other signs that they should be replaced. |
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Replacing Broken Glass in a Window
Replace a broken windowpane with new glass. |
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Repointing Bricks in a Wall
It takes only a few tools and some mortar to make an old brick wall look like new. |
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Securing Furniture to the Wall
Use safety brackets to secure heavy furniture to the wall and prevent accidental injury to children. |
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Taping and Finishing Drywall Seams
Smooth, taped seams give walls a finished look. Whether you use paper or adhesive tape for your walls, the taping and finishing methods are the same. |
