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    How to Connect Gas Pipe Lines

    Use the correct fittings for a safe gas hook-up


    How to Choose and Use Primer

    Solve common paint coverage problems with these expert tips for choosing and using primer


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    6 Things Professional Plumbers Never Do in Their Own Homes

    Taking good care of the plumbing in your home is important to say the least, and that includes knowing what...


    Things You Should Never Do With Power Strips

    Our lives depend on electricity, and we never seem to have enough places to plug in. Use power strips safely...


    How Do You Know When to Replace Circular Saw Blades?

    Has your circular saw been struggling to cut lately? Here's how to tell when your saw blade is dull and...


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    17 Most Common Carpentry Mistakes Beginners Make

    We talked to a pro to learn the most common mistakes made by carpentry beginners to help you bend the...


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    How to Build an Easy DIY Folding Table

    Build a solid, durable folding table in a day.


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    How to Fix a Cracked Window

    The keys to success here are a good putty knife and a quality glazing compound.


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    9 Bathroom Plumbing Mistakes to Avoid

    Getting ready to fix a toilet, shower or sink? Then it's the perfect time to acquaint yourself with these common...


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    How to Remove Paint from Concrete and Other Stains

    Remove oil and grease stains from concrete using TSP and other cleaners.


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    What’s the Difference Between Ice Melt and Rock Salt?

    If you live in area where winter means lots of slippery ice, learning when and how to use ice melt...


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    7 Things Professional Electricians Never Do in Their Own Homes

    Getting ready to embark on some DIY electrical work? Think safety first and dodge these common mishaps pro electricians know...


    How to Use a Drain Bladder to Blast Any Sink Clog

    Learn how to use a drain bladder to quickly, easily and affordably clear the toughest sink clogs.


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    How to Stain Wood

    Get a perfect finish on even hard-to-stain woods like cherry and pine


    Interior Trim Work Basics

    All the trim basics from start to finish, plus a clever way to get those miters tight


    How To Build a Shower Pan

    Learn how to DIY a custom-sized, waterproof pan for a tile shower by following these step-by-step instructions.

    5 Electrical Projects DIYers Should Not Take On

    We know our readers love to DIY, but when it comes to electrical work there are some projects better left...


    How to Use Cheap Electrical Testers and Voltage Detectors

    Every DIYer should have these three inexpensive electrical testing devices. They're handy even when you aren't doing electrical work.


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    10 Most Common Flooring Installation Mistakes

    Seasoned installers call out common shortcomings when installing flooring of all kinds.


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    What to Know About Drain Bladders

    Learn how a drain bladder can easily and inexpensively blast away the toughest clogs.



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    Sawhorse Plans

    Five great sawhorses for your DIY workshop

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    12 Things Your Plumber Doesn’t Want You To Know

    A plumber isn't obliged to tell you it's an easy fix...


    How to Build an Under-the-Stairs Storage Unit

    Organized, easy-access storage — and lots of it!


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    How to Glue and Join PVC Plastic Pipe

    The secrets to fast, leak-proof connections


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    How to Build a 2-in-1 Coffee/Dining Table

    A coffee table that becomes a dining table or a...


    How to Install Smart Light Switches In Your Home

    Make your regular light switch smart in five easy steps!


    A Step-by-Step Guide to Fireplace Refacing

    From dull and dated to modern masterpiece in one weekend.