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How To Shelving
Check out this How To Shelving project… If you’re looking for a post on how to build closet shelves then you’ve come to the right spot. In this post, I’m going to walk you, step by step through the process of building some cool shelving for one of my customers. I began the project by [...]
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How To Remove Wallpaper
Have you ever tried to remove old wallpaper? It has got to be one of the most frustrating, simple remodeling tasks. That is unless you don’t know the best methods for doing it. In this post, I’m going to show you… How To Remove Wallpaper When you enter the isle at your local home center and [...]
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Electrical Problems
Are you burdened with electrical problems and need to learn how to fix it? In this post I’ll cover the most common problems in home wiring and what you can do to fix them. Before you begin, please read two of my previous post…Electrical Safety & How Electricity Works. Receptacle (outlet) problems: One half of [...]
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Bathrooms
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How To Repair Large Holes in Drywall
Are you wondering how to Repair Large Holes in Drywall? The other day I was tasked with removing an old ceramic towel rack in a 41 year old home. The plastic bar had broken and there’s no way to just replace the bar since the ceramic ends are plastered in place. So…as you’ll see in [...]
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How To Unclog A Drain
Bathroom sink drain slow…not at all? If so…keep reading and learn How To Unclog A Drain. It seems that about twice a year the bathroom sink in the master bath begins to drain very slowly. If I ignore the problem it may slow down to a trickle so that’s never an option. I used to [...]
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Shower Diverter Repair
Does your shower faucet leak or diverter valve not working? Then keep reading to learn do-it-yourself Shower Diverter Repair skills. Generally speaking you’ll find three basic types of tub and shower faucets: The first is the Three-handle tub and shower faucet. This faucet has two handles to control the hot and cold water and a [...]
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Outside DIY
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How To Hang Christmas Lights
How To Hang Christmas Lights Tips & Tricks Do you dread hanging your Christmas lights because they never seem to work right? Here’s a list of tips and tricks that will help you avoid all the common problems associated with those darn lights. The first step I take is to create a holiday lighting schematic. [...]
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Cleaning The Gutters
It’s time again for cleaning the gutters! Learn how to clean’em and keep’em clean. I live in an area where the trees are plentiful so I spend a lot of time on a ladder keeping the leaves from clogging my customers gutters. Clogged gutters can cause some serious problems you may not be aware of. [...]
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How To Remove Fence Posts
Do you have a rotted fence post? Has the post broken off at ground level? If so, I’m going to show you How To Remove Fence Posts. Removing a fence post is easy once you know a couple of techniques. You could break out the old shovel and start digging the huge 100 pound clump [...]
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Work Shop DIY
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How To Clean A Paint Brush
Would You Like To Know How To Clean A Paint Brush? Over the years I can’t tell you how many paint brushes I’ve purchased have been destroyed. Man I get frustrated when I find one of my expensive paint brushes ruined, because someone (not mentioning any names) used it…and didn’t bother to clean it. I [...]
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Saw Horse Plans
? How to make a saw horse Are you looking for easy to make, stack-able saw horse plans? Normally I like collapsible saw horses especially when I’m working out of my handyman trailer but…for the shop, these are the way to go. Although you can make them taller, the ones featured on this post are [...]
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How To Wire An Outlet
Are sparks flying out of a receptacle? Are plugs loose, is the outlet visibly cracked or just doesn’t work? If you answered yes, you need to learn how to wire an outlet by following the easy steps outline below. Working with electricity is easier than you think if you know the basics. The one thing I [...]
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How Electricity Work
Do You Know How Electricity Work? If you are considering a do-it-yourself home electrical project, you need to know the answer to that question. A common comparison is often made between the household electrical system and the plumbing system in that electrical current flows in the wires like water flows through pipes. Both electricity and [...]
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Electrical Safety
Know Electrical Safety before attempting a how-to-wiring project in your home! The question that you should probably be asking youself is…Should you Do-It-Yourself or call a professional? What I want you to gain from this post is an education and respect for electricity. That’s what you need before attempting any repairs to your homes electrical [...]
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Electrical Outlet Types
Do you know all of the electrical outlet types in your home? Each home will be equipped with several different types of outlets (or receptacles). Each receptacle is designed for a specific job and has a unique arrangement of slots which only accepts a certain type of plug. Residential receptacles handle two types of voltage: [...]
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How To Test A Receptacle
Do you need to learn how to test a receptacle? Do you know what tools are used to check for power, grounding or polarity? When I work on home electrical, I relay on three tools to make sure I stay safe from electrical shock and ensure the proper grounding and polarity of a circuit. They [...]
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How To Wire A Sub Panel
Does your Garage need more receptacles? Do you need 220V service to run a well-pump or air compressor? Learn How to Wire A Sub Panel following the steps outlined below. Every home is equipped with a main service panel that distributes electrical current to individual circuits throughout your home. The main service panel is usually [...]
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