Stephen is a contributing writer for DoItYourself.com. He has a wide range of experience researching and creating home improvement and gardening projects, and especially enjoys learning about fruit tree cultivation and composite materials.
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How to Replace a Venetian Blind Cord
Replacing your venetian blind cord may seem like a big problem but it is actually easily remedi...
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How to Replace Spray Paint Nozzles
When you spray paint you may find that over time the tips of the spray paint nozzles get clogge...
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4 Mistakes to Avoid when Installing Reed Fencing
This cheap, eco-friendly material can get damaged easily....
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How to Stain Your Reed Fencing
Help your fence stay looking its best....
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How to Build a Composite Fence
Installing a composite fence does not require any more or less work than installing a tradition...
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How to Calibrate a Rain Gauge
Very few gauges need calibration....
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How to Replace an Anti-Siphon Valve
External spigots in your home require an anti-siphon valve....
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Bleeding Central Heating Systems Explained
Identify where the air is trapped and let it out....
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ABS Brake Repair: What to Do if the ABS Light Stays On
A light might have nothing to do with your car's ABS system....
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4 Tips for Maintaining Your Heat Pump Fan
Control your temperature through good maintenance....
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How to Test the Pressure of Your Sealed Central Heating System
Pressure can affect the system's performance....
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Identifying All the Different Oil Furnace Parts
There are only a few main oil furnace parts that make up the body of your heating furnace....
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5 Oil Furnace Installation Tips
It's the heart and soul of many heat and air flow systems....
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Building a House with Steel Framing
This durable material can be a good investment....
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Troubleshooting Electric Heaters that Won't Turn Off
In a situation where electric heaters won't shut off you are likely looking at electrical probl...
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How to Remove a One-Piece Tub Surround
Things to know when removing a one piece tub surround unit from your existing bathroom....
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How to Connect Drain Pipes to the Waste Vent Stack
The waste vent runs from your main drain line to prevent back pressure in the main sewer line....
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Sand Filter Septic System Maintenance
With a sand septic system there's no need for a drain field....
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4 Common Problems with an Oil Furnace Nozzle
One thing that can wear out or even get clogged in your heating system is the oil furnace nozzl...
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RV Repair: How to Repair an Engine Block Heater
It's a crucial part in consistent freezing weather....
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How to Repair an Electric Heater that Won't Turn Off
In many cases maintenance is all that is needed....
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How to Repair an Electric Heater: Fan Doesn't Work
The electric heater fan is responsible for pushing hot air out of the unit....
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Troubleshooting Electric Heaters Emitting Smoke or Odor
There are a number of things that can cause electric heaters to smoke or emit strange odors....
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Urinal Repair: Troubleshoot Urinal Plumbing Problems
Most urinal repair is quite elementary, requiring very little understanding of plumbing mechani...
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How to Repair an Electric Heater: Fan Works But No Heat
It may be a blown circuit....
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How to Install a Retractable Screen Door
Imagine a window pull shade that moves side to side....
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How to Make a CFL Candelabra
Save money by creating your own CFL candelabra....
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How to Hang Tin Ceiling Wallpaper
Tin ceiling wallpaper brings a room to life....
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How to Repair an Electric RV Refrigerator
To repair an rv refrigerator you will want to do tests to check and see if the unit is broken....
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Build a Bed Frame in 4 Steps
Rest easy, it's not that difficult of a project....
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How to Install a Camping RV Vent Seal
People don't really think about ventilation until they get out into RV camping....
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How to Strengthen Loft Bedroom Flooring
Over time a loft can become unstable or wobbly....
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How to Install a Vinyl Window Pane
Most windows in this day and age contain multiple vinyl window pane sections in them....
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RV Awning Repair: How to Repair a Cracked Awning Pole
RV awning repair can be a chore if you do not keep up on maintenance....
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How to Replace Bad Garage Door Rollers
When the door seems to not open or close properly, you will likely have to replace rollers....
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Vinyl Garage Door Trim: Installation Tips
It's affordable and durable....
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Wall Framing Design: Built-In Bookshelves.
You can build a very nice bookshelf with very little effort....
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Pre-Assembled Glass Block Windows: Pros and Cons
Finding out the benefits of glass block windows....
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How to Install Triple Pane Replacement Windows
Save on your heating and cooling bills....
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How to Build a Recessed Medicine Cabinet Part 3
Save space with a smoother surface....
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How to Use an Analog Multimeter
They're more delicate than their digital cousins....
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Preparing to Install a Glass Block Window
Planning ahead will minimize the overall work....
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Advice on Concrete Block Egress Window Wells
Egress window wells can be a useful feature....
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How to Make a Surface Mount Medicine Cabinet Part 2
Surface-mounted medicine cabinets offer convenience....
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How to Insulate a Plywood Ceiling
It's not too late to get the proper insulation....
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4 Ways to Improvise an Allen Wrench
Substitutes for tools can be very useful in a pinch....
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4 Tips for Speeding Up Super Glue Drying Time
Sometimes you need to shorten the dry time for your super glue. Here are four tips to get the j...
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Troubleshooting Problems During Crankshaft Grinding
Crankshaft grinding is not an automated process....
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When to Use Steel Joist Hangers
They made the construction of buildings much easier....
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Refinishing Thermofoil Cabinets
You can repaint or refinish your thermofoil cabinets....