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 Tile Over Sheetrock
Learn what steps you need to take next time you have a tiling project to install over drywall....
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How to Paint Suspended Ceiling Tiles
Follow these steps to paint your suspended ceiling tiles to freshen up the room....
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How to Calculate the Square Footage of Floor Plans
When it comes to calculating the square footage of your home floor plans you can crunch the num...
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How to Convert a Golf Cart From Electric to Gas Powered
In many cases, it's more expensive than buying a new cart....
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Estimating the Cost of Your Motorcycle Engine Rebuild
The cost for parts is high, should you DIY?...
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Galvanized Flashing: Aluminum vs Steel
Weigh the pros and cons including cost and ease of use....
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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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Gas Log Fireplace Insert Maintenance
Keep your fire burning efficiently for a long time....
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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 Prepare the Floor before Pouring Self-leveling Compound
Apply to a floor prior to the laying of tile or wood planks....
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How to Design and Build a Vintage School Desk
Build your own vintage-style desk with studious appeal....
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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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Troubleshooting Common VGA to HDMI Converter problems
Moving from VGA to HDMI will improve your graphics....
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Soundproofing a Laminate Wood Floor - Part 1
Underlayment adds additional soundproofing to your home....
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How to Wire an Electronic Air Cleaner
Let your furnace do more than pump out heat....
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Identifying and Treating Foxglove Diseases
Aphids, fungi, and bacteria are common diseases....
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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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Removing Acrylic Adhesive: 2 Tips
Acrylic adhesive is found in tape....
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Vinyl Siding Repair: How to Patch Corner Trim
Do your own vinyl siding repair on a corner inexpensively....
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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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How to Laminate Veneer Countertops in 5 Steps
Create a new look with a top layer that brings a big update....
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Build a Rustic Table: Legs and Finishing
Adding legs is an important step....
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How to Insulate Metal Awnings
Provide shade and warmth for year-round use....
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How to Find Original House Plans
When you buy a used house or a vacant lot, you may want to locate the original plans....
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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 Techniques to Build a Fire in Your Wood Stove
There are at least three effective fire building techniques....
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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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How to Test a Gas Furnace Thermocouple
The gas furnace thermocouple is an essential part of the gas boiler....
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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 Replace Shower Door Rollers
Follow these steps to replace shower door rollers....
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How to Replace Blades on Kitchen Blenders
You may not have to scrap the whole appliance....
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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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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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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 Soundproof a Floor under Carpeting Part 2
The second of a 2-part article on how to soundproof a floor....
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How to Cut Crown Molding with a Coping Saw
Knowing how to cut crown molding with a coping saw....
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Crown Molding Shelf Ideas
Crown molding shelf ideas....
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How to Build Your Own Bathtub Vanity
Follow these steps to build your own bathtub vanity....
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How to Make a Ceiling Beam from Foam Molding
You can use rigid foam molding to create a ceiling beam....
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How to Read Your Construction Permit
Most communities require construction permits....
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How to Repair Cracks and Holes in Sheetrock
Learn to repair cracks and holes in sheetrock....
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How to Make Over Your Bathroom with Scratch Coat and Ceramic Tiling
Scratch coats and ceramic tiles are great for bathrooms....
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How to Build a Custom Pet Window Seat
Build a custom window seat just for your fuzzy friends....
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How to Insulate Walls with Blanket Insulation Part 1
How to insulate walls with blanket insulation....
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How to Make Sheetrock Arches
Making sheetrock arches can be accomplished using water....
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How to Repair Sheetrock after Wallpaper Removal
When removing wallpaper from sheetrock damage can occur....