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Tools
Must-Have Tools for a First Home: The Starter Toolkit
A practical list of the tools every first-time homeowner should own, from hand tools and a cordless drill to plumbing, safety and…
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Plumbing
How to Fix a Running Toilet: A Step-by-Step Guide
A running toilet wastes water and money. Learn how to find the cause, adjust or replace the flapper, fill valve and float, and…
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Walls & Paint
How to Patch Drywall in 5 Steps
Patch nail holes, dents, and fist-sized holes in drywall with this five-step method. Covers spackle vs joint compound, mesh…
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Home Maintenance
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: 20 Jobs to Do Before Winter
A practical fall checklist for homeowners: gutters, roof, heating, plumbing, windows, safety devices and yard tasks that prevent…
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Best Wet/Dry Shop Vacs for Home DIY: A Buying Guide
How to choose a wet/dry shop vacuum for garage cleanup, DIY dust and water emergencies: tank size, airflow, filters, hose…
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How to Fix a Squeaky, Sticking or Sagging Door
Silence squeaky hinges, fix doors that stick or won’t latch, tighten stripped hinge screws and adjust strike plates with simple…
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Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: 20 Jobs to Do Before Winter
A practical fall checklist for homeowners: gutters, roof, heating, plumbing, windows, safety devices and yard tasks that prevent winter damage…
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How to Paint a Room Like a Pro: Prep, Cut In, Roll and Clean Up
A complete guide to painting interior walls: estimating paint, choosing sheen, prepping and patching, cutting in, rolling without lap marks,…
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Best Stud Finders for Hanging TVs, Shelves and Cabinets
Magnetic, edge-sensing, center-finding and multi-scanner stud finders explained, with well-known models from Franklin Sensors, Zircon, Bosch, CH Hanson and more.
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How to Fix a Leaky Faucet: Compression, Cartridge, Ball and Ceramic Disc
Identify your faucet type and fix a dripping kitchen or bathroom faucet by replacing washers, O-rings, cartridges or seals. Includes…
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