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DIY & Repairs

How to Replace a Sink Basket Strainer

Remove the pipe beneath the sink., Unscrew the nut at the base of the basket strainer., Take off the large nut at the...

17 steps 5 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Hammer Copper

Purchase a copper sheet appropriate to the specifications of your job., Choose a soft temper of copper sheet to allow...

14 steps 1 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Refinish Wood Floors

Remove any carpeting from the area., Hammer down any protruding nail heads., Make sure the floor is relatively clean...

4 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Install Shoe Molding

Gather your tools., Loosen the molding., Pull away the molding., Prep the wall., Prep your new molding., Measure the...

16 steps 7 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Age Wood Floors

Study how wood changes over time., Begin by hand scraping the wood with a wood floor-scraping tool., Brush the flooring...

12 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Repair a Leaking Roof

Check for damage in the roofing material directly above where the leak is coming in., Look for damaged, curled or...

6 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Build a Simple Wood Truss

Determine if homemade trusses are suitable for the project you're building., Design your truss., Select the appropriate...

20 steps 5 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Replace Damaged Roof Shingles

Use the proper safety precautions., Assess the damage., Remove shingles in cool weather., Loosen the adhesive under the...

12 steps 7 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Build a Gable Roof

Nail top plates to all the outside walls., Measure and cut ceiling joists from 2-by-4 lumber., Cut a ridge board form...

13 steps 3 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Build a Chimney

Consult your local construction codes when designing your chimney., Decide what material the chimney will be made of...

9 steps 6 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Build Brick Columns

Decide on the size of brick column you would like to build, this will help you calculate the amount of materials...

16 steps 2 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Cover Up a Bad Wall

Apply drywall mud., Use textured wallpaper., Create a faux painting., Lay brick., Hang temporary wallpaper., Try...

15 steps 9 min Advanced
DIY & Repairs

How to Fix a Hole in a Wall

Purchase spackling paste and a small putty knife if repairing a very small hole., Spread a small amount of spackling...

5 steps 2 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Install a Wall Niche

Locate all the studs that fall within the desired area.,Determine that there are no pipes or electric lines in the...

9 steps 1 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Maintain a Linoleum Floor

Wipe up spills immediately., Use water to clean spills., Sweep loose debris from your floor as needed., Remove scuff...

6 steps 3 min Medium
DIY & Repairs

How to Polish Wood Floors

Remove furniture and rugs., Vacuum your floors., Find out the finish of your floor., Mop polyurethaned floors., Buff...

11 steps 4 min Advanced
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How to Build Stairs

Measure the height of the area where you will install the stairs., Divide the total rise by the typical rise per step...

23 steps 7 min Advanced

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