Don is a contributing writer for DoItYourself.com. He's an experienced home improvement researcher and project creator with a wide range of interests, and especially enjoys learning about industrial appliances and carpentry.
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How to Make Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Make your own nitrocellulose lacquer using cotton and treating it with sulfuric and nitric acid...
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Proper Steps for Making Additions to House Plans
You'll need to file these with your local municipality....
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How to Find the Elevation of Your House
Finding the elevation of your house may be important to do....
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Disadvantages of Traditional House Plans
Traditional house plans are also referred to as vernacular architecture design....
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Baseboard Installation Guide for Bathrooms
Baseboard installation in a bathroom can be accomplished as any other baseboard installation....
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What is a Window and Door Schedule in Home Plans?
A schedule is an important part of the building process....
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Identifying and Treating Foxglove Diseases
Aphids, fungi, and bacteria are common diseases....
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How to Plant and Grow Irish Moss
Irish moss, which is also referred to as Scottish moss, is a plant that looks similar to mosses...
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How to Build a Dog Fence
Building a dog fence allows you to have a space for your four-legged friend to go to....
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3 Moss Rose Care Tips
Moss rose, known as Portulaca Grandiflora, 11 o'clock, purslane or sun plant, is an annual plan...
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5 Cornflower Care Tips
The cornflower is a genus of plants that grow as annuals, biennials and perennials....
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How to Lay Blanket Insulation in Your Attic - Part 2
Blanket insulation can reduce heating and cooling costs....
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How to Remove a Garden Tub In Two Easy Steps
Follow these simple steps to remove a garden tub....
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What to Consider When Buying an Air Conditioner Evaporator Coil
Decide if a new evaporator coil will cost you or save you....
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How to Install Drain and Supply Lines to a Clawfoot Tub
Steps to connect a drain and supply line to a clawfoot tub....
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How to Wire an Electronic Air Cleaner
Let your furnace do more than pump out heat....
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How to Install a Fireplace Hood
Contain back drafts and control the flow of heat....
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How to Increase Water Flow Through Your Tub Spout
It is possible to increase the water flow through your tub spout....
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How to Replace Your Toilet Tank Bolts
You can replace your toilet tank bolts when the toilet seems to be leaking or unstable at the b...
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3 Techniques to Build a Fire in Your Wood Stove
There are at least three effective fire building techniques....
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Gas Log Fireplace Insert Maintenance
Keep your fire burning efficiently for a long time....
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Build Pigeon Hole Shelving Units for CD and DVD Storage
Pigeon hole shelving units are great storage options....
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Troubleshooting Common Problems with Your Air Conditioner Fan Motor
Many common AC issues are easy to solve....
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How to Test a Gas Furnace Thermocouple
The gas furnace thermocouple is an essential part of the gas boiler....
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Foam Pipe Insulation R Values Explained
Foam pipe insulation has different insulating factors which are known as R values....
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Boiler Aquastat Control
The boiler aquastat control device is used to regulate the temperature of water in your boiler....
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How a Boiler Backflow Preventer Works
A boiler backflow preventer is designed to prevent the cross contamination of drinking water....
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How to Perform a Boiler Blowdown
A boiler blowdown should be performed when the water shows sign of dirt or impurities....
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3 Types of Hose Fittings Explained
There are different types of hose fittings that are available for your garden hoses....
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How to Replace Corner Showers
Corner showers are showers that are built into the corner of a room....
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2 Different Types of Tub Spouts Explained
The old fashioned kind are freestanding....
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How to Fix a Leaking Boiler Drain Valve
You will have to bleed it....
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How to Easily Remove a Trash Compactor
A trash compactor is an appliance that is installed in your kitchen cabinetry....
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How to Fit a Kitchen Extractor Fan
Keep kitchen air clean by diverting odors and particles....
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How to Replace Shower Door Rollers
Follow these steps to replace shower door rollers....
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Indoor Dryer Vent vs Outdoor Dryer Vent
Whether to install an indoor or outdoor vent depends on accessibility and other factors....
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Septic Tank Drain Field Repair Guide: Clog Failure
If you have a clog in your septic field you need to perform a drain field repair....
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How to Install Antivirus Software on Multiple Computers
Protect all your devices....
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How to Replace Blades on Kitchen Blenders
You may not have to scrap the whole appliance....
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Different Installation Types for Oak Engineered Flooring
There are 4 different oak engineered flooring installation methods....
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Insulate a Finished Wall with Loose Fill Insulation Part 2
This article is the second and final part in a 2-part series on how to install loose fill insul...
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The 7 Principles of Universal Design
There are seven principles of universal design....
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The Ultimate Comfort: A Heated Window Seat for Your Pets
A heated window seat provides comfort and a view....
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Installing Radiant Barrier Attic Ceiling Insulation
HEAT ESCAPING THROUGH YOUR ATTIC? INSTALL RADIANT BARRIER FOIL INSULATION WITH THIS GUIDE....
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Costs of Engineered Hardwood Flooring
Engineered hardwood flooring is another word for solid hardwood flooring that is made out of la...
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How to Build an Underground Cistern
It can direct water flow away from a building's foundation....
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3 Types of Berber Carpet Explained
The most common types of berber carpet and their characteristics....
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What to Look for in Handicap Vans
When looking to purchase handicap vans, there are some things that you should look for....
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How to Repair or Replace a Water Outlet Cap
A water outlet cap is a piece that is found on a boat....
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3 Tire Sales Gimmicks to Avoid
Here are 3 tire sales gimmicks to avoid when getting your tires repaired at a service center....