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How to Build a PVC Arbor
If you want to add an interesting feature to your garden, then why not consider adding a PVC ar...
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Gazebo Canopy Replacement in 4 Steps
If you have a gazebo in your garden, then you may need to perform a gazebo canopy replacement....
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How to Install Your Own Fertigation System
If you have never heard the word fertigation, you may be unsure what it means, and how you can...
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3 Best Uses for an Earth Auger
The Earth Auger is typically a device which is used to screw earth upwards and make a hole....
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How to Build a Metal Pergola
If you want to build a pergola in your garden, then you can use materials of any variety....
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How to Calculate the Amount of Backfill Needed for Your Retaining Wall
When you have built a retaining wall, you will need to calculate the amount of backfill requir...
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How to Remove Rust From Vent Covers
Brush them up....
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How to Replace a Radiator Air Vent
Replacing your vent every decade or so can be a good idea....
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How to Paint a Galvanized Fence
If you have a galvanized fence, then you may be unsure how to paint it....
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Wine Barrel Pond: To Seal or Not
One of the most common problems when building a wine barrel pond is deciding whether to add a l...
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How to Create Attic Storage Above Your Garage
If you have a garage, you might want attic storage above it....
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Growing Jade Plants in Containers
With the right pot and growing conditions, jade can thrive....
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5 Different Types of Split Heat Pumps Explained
Different models provide different advantages....
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Geothermal Heat Pump vs Air Heat Pump
Use nature to heat your home....
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Understanding the Basics of a Ductless Heat Pump
A ductless heat pump is outside the house....
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3 Advantages of Using a Gas Heat Pump
Consider efficiency and environmental footprint....
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Oil Furnace Repair: Furnace Humidifier Troubleshooting
Keep the moisture flowing DIY style....
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How to Maintain Spot Free Bathroom Fixtures
Water and soap damage is a common problem....
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How to Remove a Copper Water Pipe Line
Remove your old copper water pipe and fit some new PVC pipe instead, here is how....
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How to Connect Copper Pipe to PVC
A connection between some copper pipes and PVC pipes requires a special connector....
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How to Caulk a Faucet Escutcheon
If you are installing a faucet escutcheon, apply caulk....
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How to Replace a Toilet Drain Pipe Part 2
-In Part 1 of this guide to replacing a toilet drain pipe, you learned how to remove the toilet...
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How to Plumb a PEX Water Supply System
It should take a few hours....
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Radiant Floor Heating vs Baseboard Heating
Installing a heating system into your home can be a difficult decision....
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Installing a Line Voltage Cooling Thermostat
With some basic wiring, you can install it yourself....
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How to Maintain Your Return Air Vent
Keep your air quality high with regular maintenance....
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Handicap Shower Units: Curtain vs Glass Doors
When building handicap shower units, one consideration is the use of shower curtains or glass d...
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Have to Hold down Toilet Handle to Flush? How to Repair
There are many things that you can do to to fix a toilet that won't flush properly....
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Deep Kitchen Sink Plumbing Preparation
Deep sinks are all the rage....
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Air Conditioner Thermostat Wiring
Once you get it hooked up, it can control your system....
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Drainboard Kitchen Sink Installation
It's one of the easier models to work with....
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Troubleshooting Electronic Thermostat Problems
Keep your cool with a properly functioning thermostat....
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Manual Shower vs Thermostatic Shower Flow Rates
The thermostatic shower is a device utilizing a memory allowing you to maintain the shower temp...
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How to Fire Proof the Walls around an Electric Fireplace
A fireback is the solution protection you're looking for....
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How to Test Boiler Combustion Efficiency
The efficiency of the boiler in your home can be measured by checking the boiler combustion eff...
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5 Design Types of Handicap Shower Stalls
There are a range of handicap shower stalls which are designed to the very highest standards....
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How to Install Bathroom Light Fixtures Over a Stud
When renovating a bathroom, you may have wall stud located at the site of bathroom light fixtur...
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Build a Fireplace Grate
Fireplace grates are an essential part of the real fireplace feel....
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How to Maintain Radiant Heat Boilers
Radiant heat boilers are often easy to use and care for....
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How to Pour Concrete Floor Radiant Heat
Cover the radiant heating properly to ensure insulation....
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Long-Term Effects of Radiant Heating on Furniture
Radiant heating can be an efficient and effective way of heating a room....
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How to Shut off a Gas Line
When patching a gas leak, shut down the system....
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How to Repair a Diaphragm Pump
The diaphragm pump is often considered to be very unreliable....
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How to Unclog Irrigation Pipe
If you have a long irrigation pipe in your back yard, it may be very annoying when it starts to...
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How to Remove a Wall Mount Bathroom Faucet
If you have a wall mount bathroom faucet in your home, you may be very happy with it....
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How to Clean a Furnace's Combustion Chamber
Follow these steps to clean your furnace's combustion chamber....
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Tips for Lubricating a Furnace Blower Motor
Take this advice on lubricating your furnace blower motor to make sure it operates correctly....
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How to Fix Common Temperature Control Problems with a Tankless Hot Water Heater
A tankless hot water heater can sometimes lead to temperature control problems....
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How to Check a Clogged Refrigerator Ice Maker
Watch for small ice cubes or lack of production....
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How to Unclog a Mixing Valve
The Mixing valve in your home is used to mix hot and cold water supplies together....