Yap 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 heating systems, deck construction, and life with pets.
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How to Repair a Damaged Stone Fireplace Surround
A stone fireplace surround is appealing to most homeowners....
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How to Insulate an Electric Water Heater Tank
They're usually installed in your utility room....
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Choosing the Best Material to Build Your Garden Gazebo
A garden gazebo is a beautiful outdoor structure. It is usually built having 8 sides. Most gard...
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How to Fix a Leaking Tap
Sometimes the fix is as easy as replacing a washer....
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How to Make a Baseboard Heater Cover
Making a baseboard heater cover can help make your room look more attractive....
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How to Replace the Cistern Valve in a Dual Flush Toilet
A dual flush toilet is a regular toilet that uses two buttons to flush different levels of wate...
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What to Do When you Have a Clogged Sewer Line
A clogged sewer line is an issue that requires instant solution. Any delay can result in disast...
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Installing a Sink
All sink installs follow the same general eight steps that you can find in this guide....
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Can PVC Cleaner Replace Primer?
PVC cleaner is used to remove grease, dirt, and oil from PVC....
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What Is the Maximum Safe PEX Tube Temperature?
PEX tube material is durable under extreme temperatures....
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How to Cut Laminate Wood Flooring
Laminate wood flooring in your home gives it a new look....
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Installing Black Slate Tile
Black slate tile gives a room an elegant style that lasts....
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Polished Travertine Tile Care and Maintenance
Commonly known as travertine marble or travertine limestone,...
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Wall Tiling Basics
Here are a few things you should know about wall tiling....
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Different Types of Honed Granite Countertops
Honed granite countertops are becoming popular....
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How to Prevent Butt Hinges from Stripping the Wall
Butt hinges are hinges made of two plates....
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How to Install Marble Mosaic Tile in a Shower
Install marble mosaic tile to give your shower a fresh look....
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Add River Rock Tile to Your Shower Floor
Adding a river rock tile floor to your shower?...
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Easily Install Marmoleum Flooring
Marmoleum is a popular green choice....
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Install a Floating Cork Floor Over A Radiant Heat Floor
Add an ecofriendly option to enhance your floor....
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Which Window Frame Types are Most Affordable?
You have a range of options....
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Decorating a Garden Window
A garden window serves as a small green house for plants....
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How to Frame a Door to Fit Misaligned Door Hinges
Misaligned door hinges can occur over time due to sagging....
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How to Fix Glass Door Knobs That Squeak
Follow these simple steps to fix your noisy glass doorknob....
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Salt Water Pools vs UV Disinfectant Systems
Saltwater pools reduce micro organisms by up to 99.9 percent...
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How to Reseal Wood Paneling for Walls
Installing wood paneling for walls adds elegance to a home....
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Pros and Cons of Elastomeric RV Roof Coating
Elastomeric RV roof coating is probably the most cost effective products you could use for any...
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Installing Garden Pathway Light Pavers: 4 Tips
There is nothing more beautiful than having a pathway light in your garden. Pathway light makes...
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Building Gravel Walkways: Mistakes to Avoid
Gravel walkways are pretty, especially in a garden area, if they are built correctly. It is ver...
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How to Lay Out Brick Steps
Building brick steps is not a simple project....
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How to Build Basement Stairs Part 1
Follow these steps to build your own basement stairs....
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How to Install Mirrors on Bathroom Wall Cabinet Doors
Follow these steps to install mirrors on bathroom cabinets....
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Veranda Deck
A veranda deck is a composite deck material....
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Install Sheet Linoleum Flooring without Glue
Linoleum flooring as a cheaper and better option for playrooms, kitchens, or entryways....
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Keeping Your Outdoor Slate Tile Clean
Outdoor slate tile is used a lot for decks or patios for its durability and can be easy enough...
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Advantages of Getting a Passive Sub Woofer
Ramp up the sound intensity in a small space....
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How to Install Tile Baseboard
Installing tile baseboard throughout the entire house helps to protect the walls from vacuums a...
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How to Stop the Squeaking Noise Coming From Your Sofa Bed
Follow these steps to stop your sofa bed from squeaking....
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How to Fix Noisy Laminate Squeaky Floors
Laminate squeaky floors are often not that difficult to fix....
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Does White Wine Stain?
White wine, just like red wine, can stain....
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How to Use Shaving Cream to Clean Carpet
Shaving cream is cheap and effective carpet cleaner....
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How to Frame a Sliding Door
Follow these steps to frame a sliding door....
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Salt Water Pool Maintenance: How to Balance Alkalinity
The proper water chemistry is critical to your pool....
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Pros and Cons of Laying Aerated Concrete Blocks
Aerated concrete blocks are made from a combination of sand, lime, water, gypsum, and cement....
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Troubleshooting a Car Headrest Monitor
A car headrest monitor is a mobile multi-entertainment system. Because of the nature of its ope...
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Repair a Leaking Faucet Valve Stem
Repairing your own faucet valve stem will save you money....