Brandi is a contributing writer for DoItYourself.com. She's an experienced home improvement researcher and project builder with a wide range of interests, and especially enjoys learning about fabric, roofing, and woodworking.
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How to Waterproof Plaster
It'll never be perfect, but you can improve its resistance....
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Knowing When You Have a Faulty HDMI Cable
Don't ruin your video and gaming systems--check to see if your HDMI cable is faulty....
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Install a Carport Gate
Add another level of protection to your home....
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Getting Rid of an Unused Dryer Vent
If you've moved your dryer in your home, it's time to seal up that unused vent....
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Drain Pipe Slope Calculation
Figuring out the proper slope of a drain is critical when installing plumbing....
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What Is a Crown Canopy?
A crown canopy doesn't require a four-post bed....
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Convert a Twin Bed Into a Bunk Bed
If you are trying to create more space in your children's bedroom, convert a twin bed into a bu...
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How to Fix a Broken Natural Gas Boiler
Natural gas boilers work for a long time with limited maintenance....
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How to Sweat Copper Pipe Joints
Sweating copper pipe joints is another way to say soldering copper pipes....
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Fieldstone Wall Construction: Mistakes to Avoid
It's a bit more than simply stacking rocks....
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Estimate the Cost of Your Heated Garage
Consider these factors before you start work....
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Plastic Anchors
Save your drywall and your artwork with the right anchors....
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Planning for a Tub to Shower Conversion
Completing a tub to shower conversion isn't very difficult and can be completed by a DIY person...
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How to Install a Fireplace Trim
Fireplace trim can ramp up your decor....
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How to Replace a Sink Strainer Basket
Keep the debris away from the flow....
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Why You Should Use a Short Dryer Vent Hose
Your dryer vent plays a large role in the effectiveness of your dryer....
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6 Tips for Using Plumber's Tape for Repairs
The non-adhesive tape works wonders when threading two plumbing components....
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What Sealer Works Best for a Kitchen Strainer Basket?
To install a sink strainer in some sinks, you should use a silicone sealant....
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How to Repair a Pinhole Leak in a Copper Pipe
Learn one quick and cheap method of repairing pinhole leaks that any DIYer can do....
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Proper Electrical Grounding Techniques Explained
Electrical grounding is the way to ensure that your family are not harmed by stray current....
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Cleaning Oil from Concrete Flooring
Concrete flooring is a beautiful, low-maintenance choice....
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How to Paint a Wooden Door Transom Frame
A door transom is an inset above a standard door frame....
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Wooden Floor Installation
Installing a wooden floor can add real value to your home....
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Using a Banjo to Tape Drywall
Make the job of applying drywall tape easier and faster....
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Installing Brazilian Teak Flooring
One of the most beautiful woods for flooring in your home....
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How to Build a Shower Shelf for Your Bathroom
Follow these steps to build a shower shelf....
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How to Install Blanket Flat Roof Insulation
Insulating a flat roof? Here's how to do it right....
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6 Smoking Room Furniture Fabrics
Smoking rooms wreak havoc on fabric....
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How to Install Rigid Flat Roof Insulation
You can insulate a structure with a flat roof. Here's how....
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Installing Pre-hung Doors: 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Pre-hung doors have a doorjamb pre-attached....
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Skim Coating Drywall
For a pro look, add a final smoothness with a skim coat....
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How to Install a Bathroom Light Fixture
It only requires light electrical work....
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How to Faux Finish Cabinets
Faux finish cabinets add a distinctive look to your home....
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How to Replace Your Old Shower Drain
Follow these steps to replace a shower drain....
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How to Wet Sand Drywall
Drywall is notorious for producing large amounts of dust....
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How to Repair a Mud Swirl Ceiling
Follow these steps to repair a mud swirl ceiling....
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How to Remove Pre-hung Doors
Pre-hung doors are quite easy to install....
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How to Spackle Drywall Joints
Hanging drywall is a job tackled by many do-it-yourselfers. However, knowing how to properly sp...
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How to Bend a Plastic Electrical Conduit
Plastic electrical conduit is piping that covers wires....
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How to Extend a Portable Dishwasher Hose
When the hoses can't reach, there is a simple solution....
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How to Make Concrete Balusters
Concrete balusters can add an elegant and regal look....
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Cleaning Plaster off the Floor
Plaster is water soluble and can be easily cleaned....
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Comparison: Hard-Wired Electric vs Solar Powered Lighting
Solar landscape lighting is gaining popularity as more people become environmentally aware....
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The Right Way to Cut a Hole in a Plaster Wall
4 steps to a clean hole in a tough surface....
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How to Finish Cedar Shingles
Cedar shingles are a wonderful architectural element....
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How to Install a Hook on a Hollow Door
Hollow doors, also called hollow-core doors, can present a challenge if you want to attach a ho...
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5 Common Problems When Wiring a 3 Way Dimmer Switch
When you decide that you want to put your lights on a dimmer switch, you can complete the job i...
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How to Plaster Over Drywall
Whether you want more soundproof walls or and "Old World" finish, you can apply plaster over dr...
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How to Remove a Rubber Roof Membrane
A rubber roof membrane is an essential part of any successful rubber roofing job. However, if y...
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How To Seal Roof Flashing
Maintaining a secure seal keeps a leaking roof at bay....