Carol is a contributing writer for DoItYourself.com. She has experience researching and creating a wide range of home improvement and garden projects, and especially enjoys learning about air conditioning systems and vegetable cultivation.
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Pros and Cons of Airless Fence Painting SprayersWeigh the good and the bad of airless paint sprayers....
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Reupholstering a Fabric Headboard to Update DecorA fabric headboard can be a bold decor statement....
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How to Create a Master Bedroom SuiteCreate a refuge through thorough planning....
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How to Identify a Fruit FlyNobody wants fruit flies....
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Rewinding the String Head on Your TrimmerLearn how to rewind the string onto the spool to save money....
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How to Install a Hanging Light FixtureIlluminate the ease of installing a hanging light....
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Wainscoting Your Living Room In Stylish Ways
Living room wainscoting no longer has to evoke the Victorian era....
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How to Remove a Light Fixture from a MirrorYou can replace it with something more up to date....
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Removing Rolling Shutters Easily
You may want to bring your rolling shutters along when you move to a new home....
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How to Tighten Loose Plantation Shutters
After several months of use, the louvers in plantation shutters may gradually loosen....
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How to Install a Wall-To-Wall Mirror
A wall-to-wall mirror can add perceived depth and width to a small room....
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Center Drawer Slide Installation Made EasyA necessary drawer component, it's easy to find and install....
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Lubricating the Drive Shaft of a Gas Weed EaterSimple maintenance will keep your weed eater working longer....
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How to Fix Your Broken Garden GnomeLife in the outdoors can be hard on a garden gnome....
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How to Grow Blue-Green Algae in a Water Garden
Cyanobacteria, or blue green algae, are a very primitive life form that creates food for the fo...
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How to Make an Exterior Door JambIt adds a more finished look....
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Turning Clay Into A Great Chimenea
The clay chiminea from Mexico has become a hot seller for patios and terraces....
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How to Cut Into Terrazzo FlooringA step by step on how to cut through terrazzo....
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How to Fix Acidic Soil OrganicallyRaise the pH for more alkaline soil and happier plants....
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6 Kentucky Bluegrass Care TipsKeep your lawn lush and blue-green with proper care....
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How to Transplant Strawberry RunnersGet a big, productive strawberry patch year after year by transplanting runners!...
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How to Fix Humidity Control Issues Found in an Older HumidifierThey usually stem from clogged or worn-out parts....
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4 Reasons for Inaccurate Humidity Control ReadingsHumidity control is a key factor in home comfort....
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Radiant Heat Flooring OptionsIts efficiency makes this approach increasingly popular....
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4 Tips for Building Inexpensive AwningsDIY some inexpensive shade at home and away....
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Install a Marble Hearth and Wood Fireplace Surround Part 1A luxury marble hearth you can make yourself. Your wood burning fireplace can be elegant and af...
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How to Install a Toilet Tank GasketIt creates a tight seal....
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Troubleshooting Plastic Compression Fittings
Throughout your home you will find plastic compression fittings....
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How to Install a Water Hammer ArrestorGet rid of banging pipes....
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How to Clean a Water Softener Brine TankClean your brine tank once a year....
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How to Test for a Faulty Mixing Valve in a ShowerIf your mixing valve is bad you may have temperature extremes, a dripping faucet, or low pressu...
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How to Remove a Shower Enclosure
At some point you may want to replace your tub-mounted shower enclosure....
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How to Replace a Furnace FanSkip the repairman and replace your furnace fan yourself....
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How to Build Your Own Sand FilterA sand filter is a low-maintenance pool cleaning solution, and you can build your own for cheap...
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3 Types of Water Meters ExplainedWater meters can measure small volumes of water at low flow rates to a high degree of accuracy....
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Troubleshooting Common Water Meter ProblemsProblems with water meter readings and function can stem from a variety of sources....
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3 Types of Water Hammer Arrestors ExplainedQuiet down the banging noises coming from your pipes....
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3 Things to Check When a Shower Mixing Valve Won't Turn OffKeep your shower valve ready to go to work....
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How to Repair Leaky Toilet Tank BoltsHere's what you can do when the tank bolts are the cause....
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Electric Blender: Will It Mix Dough?Can it help you make bread?...
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How to Repair an Outdoor Faucet With Low Water PressureLow water pressure can make some jobs harder than necessary....
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How to Repair a Leaking Outdoor FaucetA dripping faucet does not have to be a normal sight in your yard. Here's how to fix it....
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How to Fix a Cracked Toilet TankIt's straightforward if the crack isn't all the way through....
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Repairing a Dual Temperature Wine CoolerMost wine cooler repairs are something you can DIY....
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How to Make Custom Storm Doors BlueprintsBlueprint the custom storm doors you want for your home....
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Replacing Your Kitchen Tile Backsplash to Update StyleThere are endless options in materials and design....
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Old Fashioned Wainscoting for Your Living RoomTake the chill off a contemporary room....
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Installing Aux Audio Input: Wiring the Sound System
Adding aux audio to your car takes attention to detail but is a doable task for you and a frien...
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How to Install the Proper Amplification to Run JBL Car Speakers
Make your car into a traveling sound studio with jbl car speakers....
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The Difference between Automatic and Manual Transmission
The obvious differences between an automatic transmission and a manual transmission are several...
