DIY & Repairs

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How to Prevent Roof Ice Build Up

Use a roof rake, available at your local home improvement store, and a push broom to remove all snow and ice...

5 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Reduce Floor Noise

Put a rubber floor mat under machinery to absorb noise., Add interlocking flooring to reduce noise., Install carpeting...

3 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Repair a Pitched Roof

Locate the source of the leak., On the roof, look in the suspect area., Recognize the signs of a shingle problem: a...

10 steps 4 min Medium
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How to Replace a Flat Roof

Decide what type of low pitch, flat roof you want to install., Determine what materials you will need to complete the...

25 steps 4 min Advanced
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How to Drain a Dishwasher

Remove all of the dishes from the dishwasher and place them in the kitchen sink., Turn off the power and water line to...

13 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Drain Water Away from Your Home

Invest in a gutter system.If your home doesn’t have any gutters, consider investing in a gutter system – especially if...

6 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Install Rain Gutters

Calculate and purchase at least the total length of gutters needed, as well as the correct number of necessary...

10 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Fix a Sagging Gutter

Pull the loose gutter spikes out with the claw end of a hammer or pry bar., Thread the spikes into the old holes...

3 steps 1 min Easy
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How to Install Vinyl Gutters

Decide where you want the water to go., Measure out the gutter run., Choose between a vinyl gutter kit or separate...

13 steps 6 min Advanced
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How to Install Gutters

Calculate and purchase at least the total length of gutters needed, as well as the necessary downspouts and attachment...

3 steps 2 min Easy
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How to Fix Smelly Plastic Containers

Remove all food remains., Soak the container in water and dish detergent., Dry the container., Put the container in the...

4 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Repair Gutters

Clean out and drain the gutter., Flush out your gutters with water from a hose., Allow your gutters to air out and...

6 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Fix a Leaky Dishwasher

Remove the access panel from the front of the dishwasher., Check the pump., Check common leak locations first., Inspect...

8 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Install a Built In Dishwasher

Prepare the kitchen space for the dishwasher., Connect the water supply under the sink., Connect the water supply line...

6 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Save Money During Roof Repair

Consider aspects when estimating roof repairs for your home., Plan ahead., Choose a roofing contractor to employ for a...

5 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Replace a Damaged Brick

Decide if you can salvage the brick by removing it and turning it around., If not, find a replacement brick that...

19 steps 1 min Advanced
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How to Relevel a Sunken Floor

Determine where the floors supports are.,Put a level on the floor in several different positions in the affected room...

10 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Repair Cracks in Wood Floors

Get some sawdust from the floor you want to repair., If you can't find any wood to match, you'll have to "cannibalize"...

13 steps 1 min Medium

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