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How to Replace a Gas Fireplace Blower
A gas fireplace blower can be installed on top of a gas fireplace....
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Marine Upholstery Fabric Types
The material you choose must meet performance standards....
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How to Fix a Screw Hole in Gelcoat
Removing screws from the decking of your boat will expose a large hole through your gelcoat....
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How to Make Your Own Octagon Window Coverings
Making design features for an octagon window can be challenging....
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How to Remove Latex Paint From a Linoleum Floor
Whether your latex-paint spill is fresh or old, clean it up off your linoleum with this quick g...
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How to Apply Epoxy Paint
Epoxy paint is a tough and hard wearing water-based paint which can be used on almost any surfa...
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Exterior Wood Stain: Should You Use Gel Stain?
There are a number of different types of exterior wood stain....
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Refinishing Fiberglass Doors: Mistakes to Avoid
As your fiberglass doors get older, you may notice that the topcoat finish on them becomes worn...
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Typical Slope Designs of A-Frame Houses
A-frame houses are perhaps one of the oldest house designs in the history of civilization....
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How to Make Arched Top Window Treatments
Follow these steps to make arched window treatments....
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How to Avoid Paint Roller Marks
Apply even pressure, and keep an eye on paint quantity....
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How to Replace the Fabric of Blackout Roller Blinds
Update the blackout fabric in any room....
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How to Make Your Own Blackout Roller Blinds
Blackout roller blinds allow you to sleep in the day....
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How to Prepare Fiberglass for Gelcoat
Applying gelcoat to a fiberglass surface is not really necessary, as gelcoat is a fiberglass re...
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Make Your Own Blackout Roman Shades
Roman shades provide a touch of elegance to a house....
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How to Wire a Gazebo Light
In order to wire a gazebo light, you will need to run an electrical system out into your garden...
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How to Cut Stone with a Circular Saw
They're great for building walls or applying stone dressing....
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Backfill Your Retaining Wall: 3 Tips for Easy Filling
When you have built your retaining wall, then you will need to add some backfill to the hole....
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Using a Jade Plant in Companion Planting
The jade plant is hardy and easy to grow. The plant belongs to the succulent group....
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Moss Rose Propagation Methods
The moss rose is an easy-to-grow plant that can grow to around 8 inches high....
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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....