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Troubleshooting Sliding Electric Gate Motors
When your electric gate isn't working, it's pertinent to find out why....
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Plywood Advantages and Disadvantages
Plywood is an invaluable building material, but before you set out to use it on your next proje...
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How to Move a Hot Tub
Stay safe; check out this guide and get lots of help when moving your hot tub. Never try to do...
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How to Remove a Hot Tub
Use these steps to remove your unwanted hot tub yourself....
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How to Lay a House Foundation
For a basic structure, a simple concrete slab foundation can be poured be the average Do-It-You...
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Painting a Concrete Porch
Sometimes all a drab concrete porch needs is a coat of paint to give it new life....
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How to Install Roof Flashing
Roof flashing is used to direct water flow away from places where it can collect. Before the ra...
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How to Shingle Your Shed Roof
Ensure your possessions stay protected from the weather inside a shed by giving it a good, stro...
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Building a Concrete Block Chimney
Read this guide for vital information you will need if you are considering building your own ch...
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How to Build a Concrete Pad for an AC Compressor
Check out this guide to build a concrete pad for an AC unit....
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How to Build a Column Footing
Learn how to pour proper concrete footings for your columns and never worry about them sinking...
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Building Wooden Driveway Gates in Four Steps
Add curbside appeal and privacy to your home by building your own wooden driveway gate....
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How to Make Molds for Concrete Pavers
Creating your own molds to make concrete pavers has never been easier. Just use a few tools and...
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How to Find and Fix a Hot Tub Leak
Find and fix those hot tub leaks so you can finally enjoy your soak....
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How to Install a Gas Pool Heater
Make use of your pool in all seasons, not just in the summer!...
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Safety When Replacing a Broken Garage Door Cable
When garage door springs malfunction they can cause serious injury without a safety cable in pl...
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Paint a Pool Slide in 5 Steps
Give your pool slide a facelift with a splash of paint....
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How to Distress Leather
You don't need to wait decades for your leather to age naturally. You can get an aged look in a...
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Defogging a Double Pane Window
Clear fog from your double pane window by creating a release hole in the glass. With the aid of...
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How to Dismantle a Bed
Take notes when you are dismantling the bed to make it easier....
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12 Paint Thinner Safety Tips
Paint thinner, like any other chemical, should be treated with caution. Safely work with and ar...
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How to Waterproof a Wood Floor
Keep your wood floor in great shape by adding a waterproof coating to the surface....
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How to Paint Over Textured Paint
When painting over a textured surface, it can be difficult to get into all of the troughs and p...
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How to Repair a Cracked Solid Wood Table Top
There is a lot you can do for a cracked tabletop....
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How to Paint a Metal Railing
Protect and refresh the look of any indoor or outdoor metal railings around your home. This com...
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4 Tips for Applying Automotive Lacquer
It is crucial to apply lacquer correctly to get the best, most professional finish on your vehi...
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How to Remove Paint from Rubber or Plastic Window Trim
Nothing is more frustrating than finishing up the perfect window glazing project only to discov...
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How to Whitewash Cabinets
Get a brand new look for your kitchen cabinets with whitewash instead of stain....
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Making Your Own Waterbed Conditioner
Repel mold and mildew in your waterbed with the proper conditioner treatment....
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Lacquer Finish vs Shellac
Should you use lacquer or shellac to protect your wood?...
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How to Make a Chalkboard Wall
5 steps to the most decorative, fun, and useful wall in your home....
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Painting Over Wallpaper Borders
Take a weekend to change the look of an outdated room by painting over your wallpaper borders....
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8 Bamboo Furniture Maintenance Tips
Bamboo furniture is an elegant and dramatic accent to a home. This handy homework primer will i...
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How to Paint Cedar Siding
If you prime and paint cedar siding, it will last longer and look more beautiful. Try it out wi...
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How to Thin Acrylic Latex Paint
Thick acrylic paint can create a disasterous result so learn how you can thin it with just wate...
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Creating a Shoji Screen
Create your own decor statement piece with a Shoji screen. The process is easy for almost any l...
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How to Refinish a Mirror
Mirror re-silvering is considered to be a trade and an art. By following the simple steps in th...
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Cutting Rockers for a Rocking Chair
Getting the perfect rockers on your chair can be a more complex process than you think. Read on...
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How to Repair Damaged Trim Molding
Trim molding takes a beating from the foot traffic in your home. Instead of replacing damaged t...
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How to Remove Old Painter's Tape
Painter's tape creates straight lines but it can be difficult to remove once the project is fin...
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Flush Hinges vs Butt Hinges
The hinges you choose for your project may mean the difference between success and failure....
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How to Clean Tempered Glass
Improper cleaning methods can permanently damage your tempered glass, so be sure to do it right...
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How to Make Wood Filler Dry Faster
Depending on the circumstances, a wood filler can take a long time to dry. Follow these tips an...
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How to Create a Faux Marble Finish on Concrete Flooring
While a marble floor looks beautiful, it's costly to maintain and finish. This guide will help...
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How to Remove Dried Water-based Paint from Your Walls
Fix any little accidents you might have while painting with just a few household items....
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Stripping Paint from Metal
Take the time to do it right, and stripping paint from metal is a simple do-it-yourself task....
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How to Prepare a Wall for Paint After Removing Wallpaper
Wallpaper can leave behind a mess. Before you can paint over it, follow these steps to smooth a...
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How to Clean Water-based Paint out of Your Carpets
Don't sweat it if you get some water-based paint onto your carpet. Whether it's wet or dry, it'...
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How to Avoid Runs While Spray Painting
Avoid spray paint runs if you can, but learn how to remove them yourself if you can't!...
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How to Add Texture Using a Paint Roller
Adding texture to your walls is easy by choosing one of these paint-roller methods....
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