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How to Protect Your Home from Rainwater Damage
In This Article: Waterproof Your House Exterior Ensure Proper Drainage Few things are as stressful to homeowners as water damage.
How to Buy Gutter Guards & Leaf Catchers
In This Article: Types of Gutter Guards Fine-Mesh Gutter Guards Solid-Top Gutter Guards Gutter Brushes & Foam Guards Gutter leaf
How to Make Your Christmas Tree Last Longer
Want your Christmas tree to stay fresh and green through the season? Try these simple tips. Here’s a how-to guide
Outlining your eaves and windows and festooning your trees and shrubbery with decorative lights is a sure way to enliven your home for the holidays. Hang holiday lights like a pro in two hours or less with these expert step-by-step tips for planning, choosing, and hanging Christmas and holiday lights.
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A Portable Generator Can Save You When the Power Goes Out
In This Article: Buying the Best Portable Emergency Generator Setting Up a Portable Generator How to Run an Emergency Generator Maintaining a Portable Generator When
How a Sump Pump Works
A sump pump will keep water out of your basement. This shows how a sump pump works, with parts diagram and information on submersible and
How to Insulate an Attic
Whether your attic is finished or unfinished, this expert DIY guide will show you how to insulate it. Includes where insulation goes, the need for
How to Replace a Damaged Asphalt Shingle
This is an expert step-by-step guide for replacing a badly damaged asphalt shingle, using just a prybar, a utility knife, a hammer and nails. When
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How to Buy Gutter Guards & Leaf Catchers
In This Article: Types of Gutter Guards Fine-Mesh Gutter Guards Solid-Top Gutter Guards Gutter Brushes & Foam Guards Gutter leaf guards, screens, and filters can
How to Clean Gutters — DIY Guide
Expert illustrated advice and video on how to clean rain gutters, including DIY roof gutter cleaning techniques and how to hire a gutter cleaning service.
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Pros & Cons of Metal Roofing
In This Article: Metal Roof Benefits Metal Roofing Drawbacks & Myths Our Summary Recommendations How Would Metal Roofing Look On Your House? Is metal roofing
How to Repair an Ice Maker
Expert advice on how to repair a refrigerator ice maker that doesn’t make ice or doesn’t work at all. Also helps you fix an ice
How to Flush or Drain a Water Heater
Flush your water heater tank twice a year to remove mineral sediment and scale. Your water heater will heat more efficiently and last longer. This
How to Fix a Humidifier
In This Article: Humidifier Does Not Work Humidifier Works But Not Well Humidifier Makes Noise Humidifier Leaks Humidifier Smells Bad Like all appliances, sometimes humidifiers
How to Fix a Garbage Disposal – DIY Repair
Is your garbage disposal jammed, clogged, leaking, or not draining? If your garbage disposal doesn’t work right, read on. This complete garbage disposal troubleshooting guide
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How to Fix a Bouncy or Sagging Floor (DIY)
Is your floor so bouncy or springy that the tile or stone surface is cracking? Does your wood floor bend or sag beneath your feet?
19 Garden Stairs Ideas for a Beautiful Yard
Garden stairs provide transitions between level in your yard. Here are some great ideas for different materials and designs you can try. In This Article:
How to Replace a Central AC Capacitor or Contactor
Expert advice, including videos, on how to replace a central air conditioner’s capacitor and contactor when a central AC unit doesn’t work at all. If
DIY Home Repairs You Can Do When You’re Stuck at Home
In This Article: Appliance Repairs Heating & Cooling Plumbing Repairs If You Need A Pro Here we cover a number of common home repairs that