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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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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How to Hang Roman Shades on French Doors
Roman shades lend privacy and charm to rooms divided by the glass panels of French doors....
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6 Tips for Removing Car Paint
A necessary step for switching colors....
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Installing Plantation Shutters Over a Sliding Glass Door
To add elegance and light control to your sliding glass doors, add bifold plantation shutters....
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Center Drawer Slide Installation Made Easy
A necessary drawer component, it's easy to find and install....
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Reupholstering a Fabric Headboard to Update Decor
A fabric headboard can be a bold decor statement....
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Pros and Cons of Airless Fence Painting Sprayers
Weigh the good and the bad of airless paint sprayers....
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Identifying and Treating Parsnip Diseases
Parsnips (Pastinaca sativa) can be afflicted with parsnip diseases from a wide variety of cause...
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Knowing the Different Bougainvillea Varieties
Most people have seen bougainvillea only as a vine, spread on a trellis in a glorious burst of...
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Lubricating the Drive Shaft of a Gas Weed Eater
Simple maintenance will keep your weed eater working longer....
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How to Fix Your Broken Garden Gnome
Life in the outdoors can be hard on a garden gnome....
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How to Prep a Weed Eater for Seasonal Storage
Make sure it's ready to use in the spring....
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Hedge Trimming Clean Up Techniques
There are several ways to clean trimmings....
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6 Advantages of Using a Rear Engine Riding Mower
It's great for lawn maintenance....
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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 Jamb
It 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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3 Different Types of Edger Blades
A few specialized varieties of edger blades are available for lawn edgers, to meet different pu...
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How to Cut Into Terrazzo Flooring
A step by step on how to cut through terrazzo....
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Patio Design: Understanding Crushed Stone
Patio design with crushed stone is easy, practical and more affordable than pavers or poured co...
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How to Fix Acidic Soil Organically
Raise the pH for more alkaline soil and happier plants....
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6 Kentucky Bluegrass Care Tips
Keep your lawn lush and blue-green with proper care....
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Best Places to Hang a Butterfly House
With a butterfly house you can make many types of butterflies feel welcome....
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How to Transplant Strawberry Runners
Get 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 Humidifier
They usually stem from clogged or worn-out parts....
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4 Reasons for Inaccurate Humidity Control Readings
Humidity control is a key factor in home comfort....
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How to Install a Stone Hearth and Fireplace Surround Part 1
When installing a new fireplace or renovating your existing one, a stone hearth will look great...
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Radiant Heat Flooring Options
Its efficiency makes this approach increasingly popular....
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Troubleshooting Common Tub Spout Problems
Problems with your tub spout can be as obvious as a dripping leak....
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4 Tips for Building Inexpensive Awnings
DIY some inexpensive shade at home and away....
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How to Replace the Ductwork Connected to the Over the Range Microwave
When you purchase a new over the range microwave, you may need to relocate or replace the ductw...
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Finding an Underground Water Line Leak
The sounds leaking water makes in a water line are the key to finding an underground leak....
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Install a Marble Hearth and Wood Fireplace Surround Part 1
A luxury marble hearth you can make yourself. Your wood burning fireplace can be elegant and af...
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Troubleshooting a Faucet Valve Seat
A faucet valve seat may be the culprit if your kitchen or bathroom tap still drips....
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How to Install a Toilet Tank Gasket
It 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 Arrestor
Get rid of banging pipes....
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How to Clean a Water Softener Brine Tank
Clean your brine tank once a year....
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How to Test for a Faulty Mixing Valve in a Shower
If 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 Fan
Skip the repairman and replace your furnace fan yourself....
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How to Build Your Own Sand Filter
A 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 Explained
Water 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 Problems
Problems with water meter readings and function can stem from a variety of sources....
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3 Types of Water Hammer Arrestors Explained
Quiet down the banging noises coming from your pipes....
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3 Things to Check When a Shower Mixing Valve Won't Turn Off
Keep your shower valve ready to go to work....
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How to Repair Leaky Toilet Tank Bolts
Here'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 Pressure
Low water pressure can make some jobs harder than necessary....
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How to Repair a Leaking Outdoor Faucet
A dripping faucet does not have to be a normal sight in your yard. Here's how to fix it....