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The forum weighs in on changing them yourself.

Warming up to a new home heating feature?

This classic issue could have several causes.

The forum helps a member get a unique system back in gear.

What should you do when they're not broken but not bright?

The forum helps let the light in with some pricing advice.

They're a beautiful subset of these elegant antiques.

They can measure refrigerant in cooling systems.

Did you know oil can eat away your wood finish?

Bacteria and fungus can be unsightly and unhealthy.

When paintjobs fail, a DIYer gets answers from the Forum.

What was code 100 years ago? (Hint: there was no code.)

Part of the key is applying as little pressure as possible.

A new DIYer wants to know: nails vs screws and nail gun vs collated screw gun?

How much prep is really necessary before painting kitchen cabinets?

Is installing a garage door a sure way to lose a finger or two?

Do all dishwashers clean the same?

If paint is dry to the touch, will moisture affect its final appearance?

If you're building a ramp, whether for an outdoor shed or handicapped access point, you need to make sure it can withstand traction. Hopefully, it will look good too.

Did you buy a house that just didn't have an attractively colored vinyl exterior? Can you paint? Are there limits?

Is it possible to remove tile pieces without breaking them? See what these DIY forum posters have to say...

Your black appliances may look sleek, but they also hold onto grime! We can help get it clean without breaking your back or the bank.

Don't settle for a bug-infested Christmas tree this season or any other! Your holiday shouldn't be infiltrated by creepy, crawling critters.

Veteran DIYers share experiences so that you can choose the best paint for your stucco and apply the best prep work tactics for a superior finish.

The only thing worse than a wobbly table is an unlevel tabletop! Turn to our forum for the fix.

What's the best way to finish your basement floors to prevent mold growth in the soil?

Fall lawn and landscape planning can be tricky. Know when to water your seedlings for maximum growth potential!

What can you do when crabgrass takes over your lawn?

Does your bamboo flooring need extra protection from stains and scratches?

Does duct cleaning help or hurt your home's HVAC system?

Jamb rot is a struggle for many homeowners. Learn how to fight back!

It's time to let go of that old, energy hungry AC unit... or is it?

It's the hottest time of summer and your A/C is leaking, what do you do?

Have a mystery tree or is your fruit being gobbled up by an unknown pest? Our forum takes a look!

Replacing a tub might sound straight forward, but watch for these issues.

Everyone needs to plunge a toilet every once in a while, but when it happens more often than not, there could be a bigger problem.

Removing nails isn't always easy - especially on a deck. Fortunately we have some tips.

Can this panel be fixed or does it need to be replaced?

Do your demo the right way.

Painting over a problem doesn't always make it go away.

Installing tile? Better read this...

Years of wear, tear, and water damage can make this table a hard sell, but can it be saved?

What's the risk and will it last?

Here's a hint: think British.

Think of PEX as being made of vampire skin.

It's not leaking yet, but what about now? Or... now? Or... now?

This is why we like to use casters.

I need that thing with the parts that go like this.