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How to Install a Programmable Thermostat
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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How to Install a Storm Window
Installing storm windows in a double-track combination window will require a little more work than a triple-track window. |
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How to Install a Tankless Water Heater
More and more people are incorporating energy-efficient, or “green,” technologies into their homes. These technologies deliver substantial energy ... |
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How to Install and Use a Rain Barrel
A rain barrel is a water-efficient way of supplying your garden with a renewable source of water. |
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How to Install Beadboard Wainscoting
You can add character, detail and historic charm to your home with the addition of beadboard wainscoting and a chair rail. |
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How to Install Bifold Doors
Bifold doors are the perfect solution for closets, laundry areas, and tight spaces where swinging doors won't work. |
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How to Install Carpet Tiles
Carpet tiles, also known as carpet squares or modular carpeting, are easily installed side-by-side to create a smooth, carpeted floor that looks ... |
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How to Install Crown Molding
Crown molding adds a touch of elegance to a room. Before installing, make practice cuts to gain confidence. |
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How to Install Shutters
Shutters add a rich detail and character to your home while protecting your windows from damaging winds and rain. |
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How to Install Utility Shelves
Attaching heavy-duty industrial shelves to concrete or cinder block walls requires special tools and fasteners. |
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How to Insulate Water Heaters, Pipes and Attic Spaces
Adding insulation is an inexpensive way to greatly reduce energy costs. |
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How to Level a Brick Path
Crushed stone and masonry dust work equally well when bringing a brick path back to level. |
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How to Maintain a Snowblower
Proper maintenance of a snowblower will keep it running for years. Manufacturers recommend taking maintenance steps prior to storing the machine ... |
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How to Make a Compost Heap
Building and maintaining a compost heap is a great way to reduce organic waste and to make rich compost for your plants and gardens. |
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How to Make a Lap Joint
Lap joints are used to make a strong joint at a place where two boards come together. Here, we'll look at three different lap joints. |
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How to Move a Shrub
Moving a shrub can be a relatively quick and easy project. For bigger shrubs, recruit a helping hand. |
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How to Paint a Ceiling
With the right tools and a little preparation, a ceiling can be painted without difficulty. |
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How to Paint High Stairwells
Excessively tall staircase paint jobs that require scaffolding might be best left to the experts. For moderately tall jobs, a few easy steps will ... |
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How to Patch a Textured Wall
Repair a textured wall using a texture patch repair kit and some simple tricks to blend it into the existing finish. |
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How to Plant a Tree
A new tree can improve the look of a yard and add personality to a home. |
