Lori is a contributing writer for DoItYourself.com. She is a seasoned web writer and researcher with experience working on a wide range of home improvement issues. She especially enjoys learning about car repair, wood finishing, and fabric.
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How to Repair Scratches in Polyurethane Wood Finish
Don't let a small scratch compromise the wood beneath....
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Troubleshooting Hot Tub Control Panel Problems
A hot tub control panel acts as a timer, keeps the temperature constant, turns off the spa if y...
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How to Sharpen Hand Pruner Blades
A hand pruner is an essential tool for trimming plants....
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How to Make a Mosaic Tile Coffee Table
A tile coffee table can be customized to suit your decor....
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How to Refinish a Wood Room Divider
Dividers can be an elegant way to break up a large room....
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Wood Furniture Finishes: Pros and Cons of Shellac
Shellac, one of many wood furniture finishes, is a resin made from the lac bugs of Southeast As...
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Installing an Electric Fence for Horses
It keeps the animals safe....
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Weed Eater Replacement Parts: How to Replace the Fuel Filter
Weed eater replacement parts are easy to find and install....
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Shredder Mulcher vs. Leaf Mulcher
A shredder mulcher breaks up wood into mulch. A leaf mulcher is less heavy-duty and shreds leav...
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3 Tips for Attaching a Plug Aerator to a Riding Mower
A plug aerator makes holes in your lawn to promote growth....
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How to Install Drapes Over Your Sliding Glass Door
A sliding glass door brings light into your home....
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6 Tips for Oiling Your Hydraulic Log Splitter
When you need firewood, this is the right tool for the job....
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Airless Spray Painting Techniques Explained
In this case, less air is a good thing....
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Installing a Vertical Sliding Window Air Conditioner
Sliding window air conditioners are a good way to cool down a house....
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How to Repair a Leaky Sink Trap
A leaky sink trap under your kitchen sink can cause mold and mildew....
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How to Replace a Kitchen Sink Sprayer Hose
These flexible faucets make doing dishes easier....
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How to Replace Portable Air Conditioner Hoses
A portable air conditioner hose can deteriorate or become damaged and need to be replaced. A po...
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How Does a Water Pressure Booster Pump Work?
It's not hard to increase your water pressure if you know how a booster pump works....
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How to Remove a Stainless Steel Backsplash
It's easier than working with some other materials....
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How to Install a Remote Light Switch
A remote light switch is very convenient....
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Motorcycle Engine Repair: Pistons
Different motorcycle engine repair projects vary in difficulty....
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5 Tips for Reducing Storm Door Installation Cost
The correct way to maximize the benefits of a storm door....
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How to Safely Mount and Install a Fuel Tank for a Gyrocopter
A gyrocopter is a type of small aircraft that resembles a helicopter....
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How to Mud Drywall Joints
Drywall joints need drywall tape and joint compound, or mud....
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Installing Wainscoting around a Double Hung Window
Wainscoting protects your walls and adds an old-world charm....
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4 Most Popular T8 Light Fixtures
An easy way to save up to 70 percent on energy....
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Roof Leak Detection: Ridge Vent
Not sure where the leak is? Check your ridge vent....
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How to Build Solar Cells for Absorption Refrigeration
Solar absorption refrigeration is a great innovation....
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How to Lay Rubber Flooring Tiles
They're favored for durability and noise absorption....
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10 Steps to Install Linoleum in Your Bathroom
Linoleum flooring installation in a bathroom....
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5 Masonry Wall Finishes to Consider
To upgrade the look of your masonry wall you have many options....
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7 Drywall Sanding Tips
Drywall sanding can be messy, frustrating, and time-consuming....
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Installing Car Surround Sound: Speaker Placement
You'll have to decide what kind of speakers you want....
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5 Options For Bolting To Concrete
Bolting to concrete may be needed to secure heavy machinery....
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Picking the Right Wheels for a Gyrocopter
A tire for a gyrocopter, like any aircraft, is specialized and has little in common with an aut...
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Building a Digital Dashboard: Fuel Gauges
A digital dashboard can give you more accurate readings. An analog gauge can only show you a ra...
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How to Build Your Own RV Camera
An RV camera can be extremely useful....
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7 Wood Paneling Decorating Ideas
Give them a new look with very little effort or cost....
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How to Remove Old Putty from Windows
Removing putty from windows can be challenging....
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How to Install a Ceiling Electrical Box
Installing a ceiling electrical box requires know-how....
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How to Install a Flush Door Pull
Flush door pulls are often placed on pocket doors....
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How to Install a Concrete Driveway Apron
A concrete apron is the widened area that connects the concrete driveway to the street....
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How to Paint Redwood Lumber
Redwood lumber is a good choice for exterior home applications. The red color is due to the tan...
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How to Sand Down Wood Fillers
Wood fillers fill dents but they must be sanded down properly before painting. This guide will...
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Electrostatic Spray Painting Basics Explained
Electrostatic sprayers offer a neater, more efficient alternative to traditional paint sprayers...
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Knowing When to Use Clear Coat Spray Paint
A clear coat can give your projects just the finish that you want and the long-term protection...